Fluttering in Panama
Watching the hummingbirds feeding in Gamboa while waiting for my Diablo Rojo bus back to Panama City.
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Biking Jersey City
Sunday was the Bike JC ward tour. The 15-mile ride looped through all six wards of Jersey City — much of which I hadn’t seen before — and ended with music, beer, and crafts at Exchange Place. My total ride was probably a little more than 16 miles since I had to begin at my
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Advantage Hong Kong
I spent almost four years as a expat in Shenzhen, China, which is not known for much other than its factories. It had some redeeming qualities, but lacked true character. However, it did have one advantage over any other Chinese city: it was right next to Hong Kong. It was six months before my first
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How Many Steps to Travel?
I walk a lot when I travel. It’s a great way to get to know a city. But I don’t walk as much as Jean Béliveau who spent 11 years walking across the earth.
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Just a Facade in Macau
A view of the facade of the ruins of St. Paul’s Cathedral in Macau, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the city.
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Icing on the Cocktail
Sitting in on a presentation at the Manhattan Cocktail Classic to learn about ice and cocktails.
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The End of Cocktails
Some cocktails should just go away. Attending a presentation titled Do Not Resuscitate at the Manhattan Cocktail Classic.
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Works Like Magic
While in China I encountered many signs that didn’t make much sense. Most of these signs were written in Chinglish and poorly translated. Despite the numerous campaigns in major cities to proofread such signs (as well as menus), there were still plenty of errors. Sometimes it wasn’t what was lost in translation that caused the
Manhattan Cocktail Classic Highlights
Cocktails, spirits, bartenders, and food were everywhere at the Manhattan Cocktail Classic. Here are the highlights from this year’s event.
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Surviving an All-Day Cocktail Event
It’s not easy to stay at a 12-hour cocktail event without falling over, but it is possible to have fun & taste it all without a hangover.
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The Thought Police, They Live Inside of My Head
With apologies to Cheap Trick (FYI, the best version of “Dream Police” was sung by Apu Nahasapeemapetilon). Finding parking on city streets sucks. And New York City is probably the worst for this (which is why I have never driven there despite living in New Jersey for most of my life). Where’s the ACLU when
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Booze Review: Abuelo Rum
Review of Abuelo 7 year old rum from Panama.
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Cycling Season
The inconsistency of the weather has made it difficult to go for bike rides around town (unless you count my daily commute). Yesterday was an exception. The sun came out and the temperature reached the mid-60s, which convinced me it was a better idea to ride around Liberty State Park than spend an hour in
Chili de Mayo
Yesterday was the Jersey City Chili Cook-off on 4th Street. There was chili, music, and artsy vendors. All I could think about was Homer at the Springfield chili cook-off with the spoon he carved from a bigger spoon (and there were no hallucinatory peppers grown my inmates of a Guatemalan insane asylum). Unfortunately, I didn’t