Journal

October 04, 2019 - When it comes to craft beer, Oregon is king. Okay, well at least royalty. According to World Atlas, Oregon sits at number 7 when it comes to the number of breweries in the state (266). But when it comes to breweries per capita? Oregon sits near the top with 8.5 breweries per 100,000 people (21 and over). That’s a lot of beer to go around!

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September 27, 2019 - For San Diegans, Mexican cuisine is essentially our hometown food. There are hundreds of Mexican restaurants, taco shops, and food trucks around the city. We locals love our tacos, enchiladas, and of course our carne asada fries, but burritos hold a special, cylindrical place in our hearts. From California to Surf and Turf to carne asada, there are lots of mouthwatering options in America’s Finest City. Here are some of the best burritos in San Diego.

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September 27, 2019 - Oregon is hands down one of the most beautiful states in all of the country—it’s also one of the most fun ones to visit. It’s nature’s wonderland! It’s beer mecca! It’s foodie’s paradise! And it’s full of history and a funky “Oregon-specific” culture that you really can’t find anywhere else. If you ever happen to make a trip up to the ninth largest state, nestled in between California and Washington, you’ll want to make sure you do these 7 very necessary things. They’re the very epitome of all things Oregon.

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September 17, 2019 - Just because summer is over doesn’t mean the fun has to stop. In fact, it might even be a better time to get out there and explore the globe. Not only does fall tend to be one of the most beautiful seasons, but it also happens to be a “shoulder” or non-peak season, which makes it cheaper for travel. Score! Whether you’re looking for the quintessential tropical getaway or immersing yourself in colorful fall foliage, we’ve picked the top destinations for you to travel this autumn.

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September 12, 2019 - This is Brogan Graham, “BG” for short. Unless you’ve met him already, you’ve never met anyone like him. He’s tall, he’s loud, he’s full of good energy. He’ll talk to you, he’ll really listen to you, and he’ll hug you. He’s co-founded a global fitness movement (November Project), co-written a book, made the cover of Runner’s World, and crowd surfed the audience at TEDx. He’s all about fun, fitness, community and big hugs (did we say he hugs).

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September 06, 2019 - As the box of the Air Jordan 11 Retro says, “Tinker made them shine, Mike made them fly, You made them iconic.” In short, that’s the truth about how the Air Jordan 11 became the most legendary sneaker in the world. But if we dig a little deeper, there’s much more to the story of Michael Jordan’s favorite Air Jordan model.

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September 05, 2019 - Without hip-hop music, we probably wouldn’t be talking about sneakers right now. Sure, sports like basketball (and a few others) helped create buzz for the sneaker culture, and they still do. But ask any professional NBA athlete what they’d want to do if they weren’t a hooper, and I’d bet that a huge majority of them say they’d be a rapper.

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September 05, 2019 - Is food always your first priority when you travel? Eating the local cuisine in cities all over the world is a major draw for lots of travelers, and certain cities are just teeming with delicious food around every corner. Here are the 10 best cities around the globe for people with a food-centric wanderlust.

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September 05, 2019 - With well over 100 wineries across Valle de Guadalupe, it's a great spot for a weekend wine getaway. Along with its wines, this up-and-coming wine region boasts some excellent dining destinations which are a must-visit for gourmands. Wondering which wineries to add to your itinerary? These are our top picks.

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August 23, 2019 - The Black Mamba is known for its ability to repeatedly strike at maximum speed with 99% accuracy. Kobe Bryant might not have been quite as accurate, but there’s no denying the appropriateness of the Lakers legend’s self-appointed nickname.

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