How to Enjoy Paris (With No Money)

How to Enjoy Paris (With No Money)

Europe is expensive. Part of the reason I avoided Europe was because of the cost of everything, but hey, sometimes you just gotta go. When I finally reached Paris, I was at the end of my budget. I wanted to see Bordeaux, I wanted to experience the gypsy culture, but...
How to Drink Kolsch in Cologne, Germany

How to Drink Kolsch in Cologne, Germany

I came across kolsch as a bartender in San Diego. It’s the beer that I recommend to patrons who want a light beer, but don’t necessarily want piss water like Bud Light or Coors Light. They prefer their beer to have a little more flavoring. “What kind of beer is the...
I Got Rejected by Berghain, Am I Cool Now?

I Got Rejected by Berghain, Am I Cool Now?

Berlin is known for being a cool city. It’s one of those cities where being uncool is the new cool, and if you’re not from Berlin, you’re not cool, and if you act cool you’re uncool. And don’t try so hard because that’s uncool too. Smoking cigarettes and not caring is...