My Travel Bucket List
My last post on this site for a while as I return to writing fiction. Check out some of the places I still dream on visiting someday. backpackingandbeer.com/my-tr…
World Trip: Argentina
The Patagonian adventure continues—El Calafate, Perito Moreno Glacier, El chalten, Fitz Roy, Penguins, San Carlos de Bariloche, a biking wine tour in Mendoza, and more! backpackingandbeer.com/world…
World Trip: Chile
An exciting adventure in Patagonia—Punta Arenas, Cape Froward, Puerto Natales, and Torres del Paine National Park! backpackingandbeer.com/world…
Tuatara Aotearoa Pale Ale Review
A pleasant beer with a mild amount of hoppiness that wouldn't offend those more sensitive to a bitter beer. backpackingandbeer.com/tuata…
World Trip: New Zealand
A lovely Christmas in Middle Earth with family—Auckland, Palmerston North, Wellington, Rohan / Mt. Sunday, Aoraki Mount Cook, Tekapo, Tama Lakes, and much more! backpackingandbeer.com/world…
World Trip: Australia
Fun, if constrained, times in the land down under—Cairns, Snorkeling, Brisbane, Coffs Harbour, Sydney with a friend, Newcastle, Blue Mountains, and Melbourne! backpackingandbeer.com/world…
World Trip: Japan
A Ronin roams Japan—Fukuoka, Nagasaki, Hiroshima, Himeji, Osaka, Kyoto, Mt. Fuji, Tokyo, Akihabara, Gundam Unicorn, Yokosuka, and meeting lots of friends! backpackingandbeer.com/world…
World Trip: South Korea
A few weeks in the land south of the DMZ—Seoul, Gangnam, the DMZ, Sokcho, Seoraksan national park, Andong, Hahoe village, Gyeongju, Busan, Gamcheon, Yeonggsung temple, and Haeundae Beach. backpackingandbeer.com/world…
World Trip: Taiwan
The majestic poet Bridger is at it again with an epic about the island of Taiwan! backpackingandbeer.com/world…
World Trip: Vietnam
An exciting fairy tale chronicling the adventures of Prince Bridger and the beautiful Puujee as they travel across the wonderful world of Vietnam! backpackingandbeer.com/world…
Beerlao Lager Review
One of the better lagers I’ve had in a long time. I wish it was easier to get outside of Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam. backpackingandbeer.com/beerl…
World Trip: Laos
This recently discovered journal chronicles the first European expedition intent on finding the source of the river of beer known as Beerlao in Laos. backpackingandbeer.com/world…
World Trip: Thailand
Some fun adventures in this tropical paradise—Krabi, Railay beach, Bangkok, Lampang, Maekompong waterfall, Chiang Mai, the White Temple, and a boat trip to Laos. backpackingandbeer.com/world…
Tiger Lager Review
A fairly average beer that really shines in the hot and humid days in SE Asia. backpackingandbeer.com/tiger…
World Trip: Malaysia
A surprisingly good time here, but I was bedridden for a couple of days—Malacca, Kuala Lumpur, Petronas Towers, Batu Caves, and street are in Penang backpackingandbeer.com/world…
World Trip: Singapore
A short time in this pricey city—Marina Bay, Merlion, and no beers because they were so expensive... backpackingandbeer.com/world…
World Trip: Indonesia
Good times in an island paradise—Bali, waterfalls, Beratan temple, Jakarta, Sumatra, Krui, Banana Island, Lake Ranau, and plenty of activities. backpackingandbeer.com/world…
World Trip: Philippines
Trial after tribulation in this island paradise—Bontoc where no ATMs worked, troubles with airlines, getting my passport stolen in Cebu, barely catching a ferry home from Bohol, and more! backpackingandbeer.com/world…
World Trip: Hong Kong
Just a few days in the big city. Unfortunately, unfavorable weather ensured we didn't get to explore as much as desired. backpackingandbeer.com/world…
World Trip: China
Traveling around China with Puujee—Beijing, The Great Wall of China, Xi'an, the Terracotta Army, the Yellow Hills, and Shanghai. backpackingandbeer.com/world…




















