Gab Bonfiglio

Are you, like me, a lover of the funkiest of beers? Craving something sour from the cellar, or wondering why beer is aged in oak when it's not wine? This guide is for you. 🍻

Why purchase this guide? It features a few local favorites that we keep secret on purpose 🙃. Plus! Some beer facts that will help you understand what the heck I mean by "funky."

Western North Carolina, NC, USA

Asheville, NC, USA

Black Mountain, NC, USA

Weird Beer Tour of Asheville, NC 

Oaxaca has countless wonders waiting just outside of the city's footprint, offering opportunities to experience the regions many traditional crafts firsthand. When I spent 3 weeks in Oaxaca in late 2021, I traveled to many of these countryside destinations, and I've collected that info in this guide.

Below, you’ll find detailed instructions on how to:
   1. Shop for traditional black pottery in the village 
    known for this craft .
   2. Discover spirit guides and mezcal culture in the 
    same region.
   3. Learn the ancient art of rug weaving from families 
    who have been doing so for generations.
   4. Taste regional culture at the Sunday market.
   5. Escape into the lush mountains south of the city. 

These itineraries are ones I’ve spent hours researching and testing out for myself. Enjoy this self guided opportunity to dive into the wonders of Oaxaca!

Oaxaca, Mexico

5 Unique Day Trips Outside Oaxaca City

I got to enjoy three weeks in Oaxaca de Juarez (Oaxaca City) in late 2021, and most of that time I spent eating and drinking. I've curated my top recommendations for you, organized into the following categories:

✨Bars including mezcalerias, breweries, and cocktail spots.
✨Cafes and bakeries.
✨Casual meals including street food and markets.
✨Nicer, sit down meals where you'll experience the depths of Oaxacan cuisine.

Don't forget to use the map feature to see which of my recommendations are near one another!

Where to Eat & Drink in Oaxaca City, Mexico 

I've been lucky to take lengthy trips to both Mexico City and Oaxaca City. Find my top recommendations and tips and tricks in the guides below!

Mexico City, CDMX, Mexico

Mexico

Oaxaca, Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, Mexico

My Mexico Travel Shop

Use this guide to eat and drink like a local while avoiding tourist traps. 

As always, use the map feature to see what spots are nearby one another! 

Best of the Best in Asheville, NC

I’ve visited this incredible city several times, and these spots are my absolute favorites. If you enjoy this guide, drop me a line on IG (@gabdrinksbeer) to let me know, and/or leave a tip!

The list is sorted mostly by activity. To see what’s in your neighborhood, use the map feature.

Table of Contents:
☕️ coffee and pastries
🌮 tacos of course
🍽 nice dinners
🍻 bars
🥂 clubs
🎉 markets
🖼 museums  
🛍 thrifting 

Your Ultimate CDMX Guide

These maroon and white, group taxis are the easiest, cheapest, and most enjoyable way to get around Oaxaca city and out into the surrounding countryside. 

However, catching your first colectivo is a learning curve, so I've included all details below!

How to Take a Shared Taxi (Colectivo) in Oaxaca

My personal favorite spots in the world capital of breakfast tacos.

Below, you'll find two sections: Tacos, and Not Tacos (coffee, smoothies, diners etc).

Where to Eat Breakfast in Austin

My favorite city to drink beer in. Yes, that photo is from a brewery— hill country icon Jester King. 

Austin Beer Guide 

Portland has the *most* breweries per capita of any US city, with my city (Asheville, NC) coming in at a close second. This guide features only the best of the best!

Where to Drink Beer in Portland, ME

My partner has lived in the Bay Area for years, and we put our heads together to offer weekend activities for all types of visitors to the region. 

This list is designed to take you way beyond the tourist activities into the beauty of the Bay that locals enjoy.

To get the most out of this guide, skim it at least a week before your trip. A few of these activities require reservations!

Table of Contents:
🌊 Explore the Point Reyes coast 
🏄🏽‍♀️ Surf in Pacifica 
🚴🏽‍♂️ Bike in Santa Cruz
⛰ Hike in Marin
🍻 Imbibe in the East Bay