drinking Articles

Things You Should Know About Eating in France

France is known the world around for its excellent culinary culture, but there are some quirks you should know about before you visit. Julie Blakley has lived there, and shares her tips on how to maximize enjoyment and minimize embarassment.

California Wine Country: Planning a Cheap Trip Yourself

If you aren’t careful then a trip to California’s Wine Country can cost a fortune, but it doesn’t have to. Katie Hammel has figured out helpful strategies to have a fantastic trip on a small budget.

Ten Places to Get Drunk and Call it a Cultural Encounter

Museums are fine for some people, but some of us prefer to learn by sampling the native spirits. Lucy Corne gives us ten possibilities where we can get hammered and cultured at the same time.

10 Famous Cocktails and Where They Were Born

They’ve fueled world leaders and become iconic images associated with our greatest fictional and non-fictional heros. But do you ever wonder where the classic cocktails originated? Here are 10 famous cocktails and the stories behind them.