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The Pina Colada was invented in Puerto Rico.

Birthplaces of booze: Where famous cocktails were created

Thirsty travellers can make a pilgrimage to the places where much-loved cocktails were created, such as… The Singapore Sling – Raffles, Singapore Few cocktails have as strong a geographical connection with their birthplace as the Singapore Sling. In 1915, Ngiam Tong Boon was working at…

Belgium, Brussels, California, drinks, England, Florenc, Florence, France, Italy, London, Paris, Puerto Rico, Singapore, Tuscany, UK, USA, Veneto, Venice

Olive Farm wines in the Swan Valley near Perth, Western Australia.

The Swan Valley in Western Australia: the stress-free stopover near Perth

The Swan Valley in Western Australia, a gourmet wine and food region just 15 minutes from Perth Airport, makes for a perfect stopover on the way to Australia's east coast Wine tasting at Olive Farm Wines in the Swan Valley The history lesson isn’t strictly…

Australia, drinks, food, Perth, Swan Valley, Western Australia, wine

Cocktails in the Tonga Room, San Francisco.

Tonga Room San Francisco review: California’s most famous tiki bar

In an era when many cocktail bars disappear so far up their own backsides, the entire menu is basically grimly unpleasant to drink, the Tonga Room keeps things pleasingly old school. This iconic San Francisco tiki bar delivers shamelessly sweet crowd pleasers with big pours…

bars, California, drinks, San Francisco, USA

American Prohibition Museum, Savannah: Hours, prices, parking & visitor tips

The American Prohibition Museum in Savannah, Georgia explores the country’s Prohibition era through immersive exhibits, authentic artifacts and a hidden speakeasy. Here’s everything you need to know for first-time visitors, including how to book tickets, verified opening hours, ticket prices and parking tips. History and…

drinks, Georgia, Savannah, USA

Vintage vending machines at the World of Coca-Cola in Atlanta.

The World of Coca-Cola, Atlanta: Museum review

The World of Coca-Cola in Atlanta can feel like a big advert at times. But there’s some fascinating history and a big tasting session packed in. World of Coca-Cola review, summarised The museum covers the history of Coca-Cola. The presentation feels like a big advert…

Atlanta, drinks, Georgia, museums, USA

Five mildly interesting things I learned recently: 7 July 2025

From a country with far too many lakes to a bird named after far too many countries. Finland has 187,888 lakes That’s according to the Finland Promotion Board. That’s undeniably an awful lot of lakes, but it makes me wonder whose job it was to…

drinks, Finland, Five things, food, Italy, Peru

Where locals eat and drink in Las Vegas

Six spots in Las Vegas where you can eat and drink with the locals, rather than thousands of tourists. Beerhaus Locals tend to avoid the Strip wherever possible, with the Beerhaus a notable exception – largely because it’s next to the T-Mobile Arena where the…

drinks, food, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

Meeting the cider makers of Virginia

In Virginia, the art of cider-making is undergoing a renaissance. Making cider at the Albemarle Ciderworks For Chuck Skelton, craft cider is part of a logical progression. “The 1980s was the first time the US got known for wine. In the early-to-mid 90s, the craft…

drinks, USA, Virginia

What to expect when visiting the Beer Museum (Museu da Cerveja), Lisbon

This guide to the Beer Museum (Museu da Cerveja) in Lisbon, Portugal gives you the key facts: opening hours, entry cost, how to get there by public transport or on foot, what’s included, accessibility, and the best times to visit so you can plan your…

beer, drinks, Lisbon, museums, Portugal

Tasting rum in Key West, Florida: How the US home of rum went legal

After visiting the Rum Bar on Duval Street, it’s time to discover Key West’s first legal rum distillery in a former groghouse. Tasting rum at the Rum Bar on Duval Street The default setting in Key West is merrily drunk. It is the sort of…

drinks, Florida, Florida Keys, Key West, rum, USA