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A cocktail that tastes like adventure in a glass. We’re always chasing great stories, cold drinks, and unforgettable bar moments — so this week’s On the Bar Fly Drink of the Week is inspired by our favorite way to explore: one sip at a time. Meet The Tipsy Traveler — a citrus-meets-spice cocktail that’s smooth, sassy, and just the right amount of trouble. ✈️ The Tipsy Traveler Recipe Ingredients: 1½ oz spiced rum ½ oz Grand Marnier (or triple sec) 1 oz pineapple juice ¾ oz li

Thoughts That Probably Should’ve Stayed Inside Our Heads Every once in a while, you have a thought and immediately think, “I should not say that out loud.” Episode 4 is what happens when we ignore that instinct entirely. In this episode of On the Bar Fly, we share a collection of ideas, stories, and debates that absolutely did not need a microphone — and yet somehow made it onto the show. We’d like to say we planned it this way. We did not. Sometimes we come into an episode w

The Best Travel Tip During a Global Disaster: Don’t Travel There’s a moment when travel stops being exciting and starts feeling urgent. Episode 5 captures that exact moment — when the world shifted from business as usual to how do we get home before everything shuts down? In this episode of On the Bar Fly, we tell the story of navigating international travel as borders closed, flights vanished, and uncertainty became the only constant. The trip wasn’t spontaneous. It was plan

🧦 The Story of Stan, the Drunk Sock Monkey In 2013, my daughter gave me a sock monkey named Stan to keep me company when I travel — a sweet little gesture meant to make me feel safe on the road. What she didn’t realize was that Stan would become my drinking buddy and accidental travel mascot. Since then, Stan has joined me on countless adventures, and, naturally, a few pub visits . Over time, he earned his full title: Stan the Drunk Sock Monkey . 🍺 Sydney Shenanigans One

Episode 1 – Meat on the Street 👉 Listen now 🛣️ The Wild Side of Roadside Dining For our very first episode of Travel On The Bar Fly , we didn’t have to go far to collect these wild, funny, and totally unbelievable stories. We’ve heard a lot of things while traveling, bar hopping, and chatting with locals — but nothing quite prepared us for this topic: people who eat road kill . Yes, you read that right. Meat. From. The. Road. 🥩 Stories from the Road (and the Bar Stool) No

Beer Rating: 🍺🍺🍺🍺 (because everything tastes better with a cold one nearby) There’s something magical about standing over a grill — beer in hand, smoke in the air, and everyone suddenly acting like a professional pitmaster. We’ve all been there: sometimes the meal is legendary… other times it’s a little too “crispy.” Grilling doesn’t have to be hit or miss. With a few simple tips, you can turn every cookout into a win. Grilling isn’t just a summer thing. Sure, warm nights

The Black Widow Dark. Smooth. Deadly Delicious. Some cocktails flirt. This one lurks. The Black Widow doesn’t come crashing in with booze-forward bravado. It slides up quietly — sweet on the first sip, silky smooth on the second… and then suddenly you realize it’s got fangs. This is the kind of drink that turns “just one” into a full-blown Halloween night story. Perfect for spooky parties, late-night porch sits, or when the vibe is moody and the lights are low. 🍸 The Black W

The “Blood & Fries” Spooky Cocktail 🍹💀 Ingredients (serves 1–2): 2 oz vodka (or rum for a sweeter version) 1 oz cranberry juice (for that blood-red effect) 0.5 oz lime juice 0.5 oz simple syrup (adjust to taste) Splash of club soda or sparkling water Ice cubes Optional garnish: gummy worms, lychee “eyeballs,” or black sugar rim Instructions: Prepare the glass: Optional – rim with black sugar for extra spooky vibes. Mix the cocktail: In a shaker, combine vodka, cranberry jui

Overall Beer Rating: 🍺🍺🍺🍺 (4/5 Beers) Some places sneak up on you. From the outside, Maggie’s on the River doesn’t scream “destination.” Step inside, though, and suddenly you’re posted up with a cold beer, staring out at the Black River, wondering how long you can justify staying for just one more. 📍 Address: 500 Newell St, Watertown, NY 🌐 Website: maggiesontheriver.com 📘 Facebook: Maggie’s on the River 🌊 First Impressions The interior opens wide to river views that i

Overall Rating: 🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺 (5/5 Beers) Address: 6081 Hazeldean Rd, Stittsville, ON, Canada Website: Brew Revolution Facebook: facebook.com/BrewRevolution 🎶 First Impressions From the outside, Brew Revolution doesn’t immediately give away its vibe — but step inside and you’re hit with something truly groovy. This small-but-mighty brewery overflows with character, music, and great energy. The vibe is part retro record shop, part craft-beer haven, and all fun. 🍺 What We Tried

Carry-On & Personal Item Basics Airlines have size and weight restrictions — always double-check with your airline before packing. Typical limits: Item Max Dimensions Max Weight Standard Carry-On 23 cm x 40 cm x 55 cm (9 in x 15.5 in x 21.5 in) 10 kg (22 lb) Personal Article 16 cm x 33 cm x 43 cm 10 kg (22 lb) Examples: Roller bag, backpack, briefcase Laptop or tablet bag Camera bag Garment bag (size restrictions apply) Musical instrument Cat or small dog in carrier Duty-free

I am sure that most of you have a favorite place you go to in your area. You might even have a favorite pub you visit while traveling. We have our go-to bar/restaurant we frequent but.... We are now in a love/hate situation with this place. Can you love a place but also get annoyed with the people. We have to sometimes chose between good food and dickheads.

We are so looking forward to getting back to Key West FL🤗 If you have not been, go! One of our favorite vacation spots is in the Keys. Key West Florida is like a Vegas without the gambling and desert. With fake tattoos gone wrong and Darth Vader, we made it through the vacation with most of our dignity in tacked We sorta behaved there but it is a great way to not be yourself lol

It is one of those "Remember when" kinda conversations. We reminisce about the drunk glory days and how being broke had us at the mercy of cheap ass alcohol. Most of our party days are behind us but I am sure those experiences reflect in our personalities still today.

After being locked in the house during COVID Pandemic, it felt strange to enter into public activities. Going out to dinner was a weird experience. It was like we immersed from a cave into bizarre land. We discuss how just hanging out naked was cool but then we actually had to get dressed to go out. We also start to wonder what traveling will be like as we sit in our bubble.

Great article for infusing alcohol We put jalapenos in Vodka and Tequila. Great for bloody Mary party. The Tequila is great with grapefruit juice. It was so easy to infuse our supply and spice up our cocktails. Another great one is herb and garlic vodka

Getting home from overseas as the pandemic unfolds. The trip was planned for months and is a yearly adventure, but... we went, we made the best of it, and now we have made it home. Bangkok and Sydney trip. I was wondered how to get back home and had a few plans changed, but we could get home before the lockdown. You think that would be enough nail-biting adventure, but not by far. Then lockdown and quarantine. The vehicle remained in another country for weeks gaining parking

🍺🍺🍺🍺 Address: 623 Lerch Rd Geneva, NY 14456 Website:​​ Yes Facebook Page: Yes This brewery has an ideal choices, from Custom Ales, Lagers and Seasonal Beers, also included are house-made Hard Ciders & Sodas. The War Horse show how they honor the ones who fight for our freedom with memorabilia covering the walls. Fun and adventure collaborate with exciting brews for all tastes, making this brewery a must visit in New York State. How many can you taste? Bring on the tasti