Trekking in Peru: An Introduction
So you want to do some trekking in Peru? Here are a few thoughts to keep in mind. These don’t replace the need to buy a proper trail guide (and […]
Review: Bloom by Beach House
Bloom, the fourth release from Beach House, the duo of French expat Victoria Legrand and Alex Scally, is another sweet slice of chiming, dreamy pop. The new album sticks to […]
How to Reintegrate Into Normal Society: A Guide for Backpackers
Find yourself spitting or urinating in front of strangers? You may be suffering from Backpacker Reintegration Syndrome.
An Open Letter to United Airlines
Dear United, You suck. I realize I’m not the first to express this sentiment and, God knows, I won’t be the last, but it has to be said. […]
Saturday Beer Review: Black Marlin Porter (Ballast Point)
Appearance: Creamy, tan, sustained head, extremely dark brown, verging on black with ruby highlights visible only in strong light. The perfect appearance for a black porter, in other words. Aroma: […]
Review: The Body Wins by Sarah Jaffe
“I’m a cold spot in the water” Sarah Jaffe sings in “Halfway Right” on The Body Wins (out April 24). She’s only partially right: sometimes her voice is a cold […]
Saturday Beer Review: Racer 5 India Pale Ale (Bear Republic)
I tend to focus on local breweries, partly to promote local favorites and partly because there are so many of them, but I decided to cast my eye (or, rather, […]
I’m Looking for an Anti-B.S. Internet Filter
Author’s Note: I wrote this in 2012 and nothing has changed. And I included Trump back then! There are internet filters out there. Mostly designed to block porn and spam, […]
Review: Sweet Heart Sweet Light by Spiritualized
Spiritualized is one of those “love ‘em/hate ‘em” bands for me. For every number I like, there’s a piece of self-indulgent crap I don’t get. Perhaps if I took drugs […]
Saturday Beer Review: Two Imperials in Clown Shoes
Clown Shoes (the brand name for Mercury Brewing of Ipswich, Mass.) is one of the more interesting breweries out there right now. I’ve really enjoyed most of their beers. I […]