When you think of cities with a high number of craft beers, places like Denver, Portland, and Asheville come to mind. What isn't even on the radar is anywhere in Alabama, a state who, much like my own, had laws preventing sales of alcohol until recently. Some didn't let you sell on Sunday while … [Read more...] about Drinking Your Way Around Huntsville
Alabama
Exploring North Alabama’s Best Small Town
Alabama was a state frequently overlooked in my travels, perhaps because it's a short three-hour drive from my house. I'd passed through many times before and visited a friend at Auburn, but sought to rectify the missing destinations this year. In the fall, I road tripped through North Alabama, … [Read more...] about Exploring North Alabama’s Best Small Town
My Favorite Eats of 2016
It's the most delicious time of the year! I love looking back at the last 12 months to see what all deliciousness I was able to consume. This has become a regular feature here (see 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015). In this year alone, I traveled to one country and 13 states. You might be surprised … [Read more...] about My Favorite Eats of 2016
The Perfect Weekend in Birmingham
When you think of Birmingham or even Alabama in general, what are your perceptions? Mine were the steel industry and the Civil Rights Movement. But a lot has changed since then. The 1960s were another lifetime ago for many of us. Instead, the Birmingham I witnessed was full of city pride and young … [Read more...] about The Perfect Weekend in Birmingham
Photo Friday: Mobile, Alabama
Alabama may conjure images of Forrest Gump and the like, but the state is more diverse than most people realize. If you've ever visited coastal Mobile, you might feel as though you're in New Orleans or Savannah. The row houses and bougainvillea evoke similar images. First settled as a fort in … [Read more...] about Photo Friday: Mobile, Alabama