Booze, Food, Travel

Review: Isle of Mull Hotel & Spa

Matthew Lubin — Fri, 29 May 2026 12:14:48 +0000

After a tour with Nature Scotland, I spent the night outside Craignure at the Isle of Mull Hotel and Spa to enjoy the quiet of the region.

Matthew Lubin — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:01:51 +0000

For part of my stay on the Isle of Mull, I chose to enjoy the beautiful weather with Nature Scotland for some wildlife spotting.

Matthew Lubin — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 14:01:50 +0000

After walking around the Japanese town of Murakami, I headed to the seaside area Senami Onsen for a stay at Hotel Premium Shiomiso to relax.

Matthew Lubin — Mon, 19 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Is the Barcelona Card worth it? A review of the convenience and discounts included in the Barcelona Card for travel around the city.

Matthew Lubin — Mon, 12 Jan 2026 02:38:46 +0000

On the way between Yamagata and Niigata, I stopped in the seaside town of Murakami, a small town known for salmon and onsen.

Matthew Lubin — Thu, 30 Oct 2025 21:31:03 +0000

Yamagata Prefecture is not a popular tourist destination in Japan, but it's worth adding to an itinerary to experience the food and culture.

Matthew Lubin — Tue, 01 Jul 2025 18:51:28 +0000

While the highlight of visiting the Galapagos Islands is the endemic wildlife, there is a bit of local beer to enjoy along the way.

Matthew Lubin — Thu, 05 Jun 2025 19:45:15 +0000

Niigata may not be on many travel itineraries through Japan, but dining in this small city makes it worth a visit.

Matthew Lubin — Sun, 18 May 2025 15:26:11 +0000

Oban, Scotland, is a popular destination for travelers to visit its famous distillery, but there's more to see and do in the small city.

Matthew Lubin — Thu, 20 Mar 2025 16:01:02 +0000

A collection of 48 stories, An Atlas of Extinct Countries provides an entertaining analysis of how these countries came to exist and falter.