Wanderlust on Tap

Wanderlust on Tap We travel the world and scuba dive. In 2015, after a decade in the restaurant industry, I found myself at a crossroads. More of the USA. More of the World.

I was unsatisfied with my career, uncertain how to change, but entirely ready for change. I had experienced life being short and unfair, and was no longer going to settle for anything less than being absolutely happy. I had always enjoyed travel and the outdoors, so I began my search for happiness by taking time with Mother Nature. I mapped out a camping trip, spanning 22 States -from Arkansas to

California, up to Canada, across to Michigan and back to Arkansas. I drove 10k miles over two months, seeing some of the most beautiful sights in America, sleeping under the stars, and trying a local brew at every opportunity. When I returned to Arkansas I brought with me a smile that had often been missing. There was also a new passion, an absolute desire to see more. More of Everything! Happiness was seeing and experiencing, and it became the absolute most important thing to me. When that happens, you find a way. I got rid of everything I could not take with me (except my dog, Rossi, who my brother looks after). I don't own a tv or bed, no washer and dryer, no couch, no collection of shoes or guns or movies, etc. As the saying goes, the things you own end up owning you. I took this to heart. I followed up by moving to Tokyo, Japan for three months at the suggestion of a friend. I lived in a 6 floor shared guesthouse with 7 roommates two stations away from the famous Shibuya Crossing. I don't speak Japanese and I didn't know anyone living in Tokyo when I arrived. But I feel in love with the city and culture and made amazing friends and memories along the way. After I spent some time working on an organic farm in northern California. I also gained a beautiful and inspiring travel and life partner in Claudia. We met years ago, while both living vastly different lives. Now you'll likely never see us apart

It’s been 10 years since our first kiss.
04/30/2026

It’s been 10 years since our first kiss.

Merry Christmas 🧑‍🎄 🎅🏼
12/24/2025

Merry Christmas 🧑‍🎄 🎅🏼

Concert Date Night
12/10/2025

Concert Date Night

Happy Halloween from Barney & Betty Rubble, Bamm Bamm, and Dino 🦖
11/01/2025

Happy Halloween from Barney & Betty Rubble, Bamm Bamm, and Dino 🦖

11th annual Peacemaker Music Festival was a blast. This was my 5th year to bartend and I couldn’t have worked with a bet...
10/15/2025

11th annual Peacemaker Music Festival was a blast. This was my 5th year to bartend and I couldn’t have worked with a better crew. Love you guys!

Checked Blink 182 off the music bucket list 🎸🤘🏼 🎤
09/26/2025

Checked Blink 182 off the music bucket list 🎸🤘🏼 🎤

Weekday night free together, so and I had dinner at and cocktails afterward at . Both were excellent.
09/11/2025

Weekday night free together, so and I had dinner at and cocktails afterward at . Both were excellent.

Another year celebrating you, Claudia. Dinner at @ The Bull in the AlleyDrinks @ Valkyrie
08/09/2025

Another year celebrating you, Claudia.
Dinner at @ The Bull in the Alley
Drinks @ Valkyrie

I was near Philadelphia on a 2,000 mile roadtrip. I detoured specifically for this place, this table, and this meal. ...
07/07/2025

I was near Philadelphia on a 2,000 mile roadtrip. I detoured specifically for this place, this table, and this meal.

07/05/2025

Grant Strickland is headed to NYC. Anyone hitting up the New York Mets / New York Yankees game this afternoon?
Bonus points if you have a counch he can crash on tonight.

07/05/2025

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