https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_GVeUsLvuM A Taste of Oaxaca This cocktail is one of Sara Bradley’s most dynamic creations—a drink that smolders with mezcal, sings with pineapple, and finishes with a whisper of tobacco bitters. Built around bold, earthy flavors and a just-right balance of sweet and acidic, it’s a true tribute to the heart of Oaxaca. Whether you’re lighting up a summer evening or warming a quiet night in, this cocktail brings depth,…

Mezcal Pick-Me-Up? Enrique Sanchez is the living definition of the word 'mixologist'. He can invent the perfect scratch-cocktail in seconds, or remix old classics with an original twist. Enrique arrived in the United States in his early 20s, where he transformed from an industrial mechanic to one of the San Francisco Bay Area’s top bartenders. Originally from Peru, Enrique has fallen in love with Oaxaca and with mezcal. We invite…

Good Travel Done right, travel can make a big and positive difference in the world. But it can also have negative repercussions. Modern Adventure's CEO and founder Luis Vargas writes about why Modern Adventure is becoming a certified B Corp – and why the whole travel industry should, too. Travel has truly transformed me and in 20+ years in the industry, working across all seven continents, I’ve seen what travel…

Localview: Nairobi Most articles we read on Kenya are done by outsiders. So we asked Lawrence Moindi, an aspiring writer we met a few years ago, to explore his home, Nairobi... like a tourist. He found some things he never knew about. And one thing nearly all visitors miss. Traditionally not many Kenyans ever see much of our beautiful country. But five years ago, the country launched Tembea Kenya, which means…

Oregon Is Simply the Best Oregon embodies so much of what we at Modern Adventure value: natural bounty, creativity, innovation, a sense of place, and access to the outdoors. As we look back on an amazing week in Oregon there were so many unforgettable moments: connecting with local artisans and chefs, touring and tasting at some of the region's top wineries, meeting pioneering winemaker David Adelsheim and having a private…

6 Questions with Sarah Wolf Your mom is a painter. How did this influence you artistically? I grew up with a giant printmaking and painting studio in the attic of my house because my mom is a painter. I spent a lot of time up there. There was a corner where I could play with glue guns and popsicle sticks and make whatever I wanted, she let me draw on…

Sarah Wolf Ceramicist Since 2015, Wolf Ceramics has been following their mission: to create pieces that people will make a part of their lives, pieces that will have a home. More and more, these pieces have been finding their way into the hands of a steadily growing community in and outside of their Portland home base. Wolf Ceramics has built a following by being true to their art, and valuing…

Insider Itineraries Portugal travel expert (and long-time resident) Emily McAuliffe gives a shout out to the ladies on how to spend a perfect day in Porto. Hint: It involves cafes, beautiful sunsets, and a healthy dose of fun. There’s only one way to see out a perfect day in Porto, and that’s by watching the sun slide into the Atlantic from Jardim do Morro. Emily Mcauliffe On my first trip…

Cute Animals Do animals mope and whine? Not really (unless, of course, your name is Eeyore). That's because most members of the animal kingdom are natural optimists: hopeful, confident, even altruistic. Case in point: If awards are to be given for service to others that advance the well-being of their fellow animals, we nominate the Agouti. What agouti thinksWhile slamming into a tree:'Buried seeds can grow!' Haiku for the Agouti…

6 Questions with Ann Kim When you lived in New York, did you ever think pizza would be the thing you’d pursue? Oh, hell no! I love pizza, but I never thought being a chef would be a career. But, pizza sustained me throughout my college years—delicious, portable, available. I had it at least once or twice a week. It’s in my blood, but it definitely wasn’t something I thought…