Platform 18 Review – High-End Cocktails on a Simulated Train

Immersive cocktail bars are becoming all the rage these days, as the ambiance and overall experience of the space are becoming almost as important as the cocktails themselves.

At Platform 18 in Phoenix, you board a smuggler’s train trying to elude the authorities and get a high-end cocktail experience in the train’s bar car when along for the ride.

This is one of those spots where everything truly comes together to be better than the sum of the parts!

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The Musical Instrument Museum is a Must-See in Phoenix

We are big fans of music, and whenever we travel somewhere featuring a museum dedicated to music in any fashion (be it for an artist, composer, or a single instrument), we are there.

In Phoenix, this led us to the Musical Instrument Museum, considered the largest in the world, with a collection of over 15,000 instruments from nearly 200 countries and regions. 

To say that the Musical Instrument Museum is large is an understatement, and it is truly a must-see when in the area!

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What is the Food on the Everest Base Camp Trek?

As we were preparing for our recent trek to Mt Everest Base Camp, I was immensely curious as to what kind of food we would be eating for 12 days.

Given that practically every resource needed in the villages along the trekking route has to be carried in on the backs of an insanely strong Nepali or on a yak, I was expecting bland and inedible mush.

While the food on Everest base camp trek was obviously no five-star dining experience, it was much more satisfying and tasty than we could have ever expected. So, what should you eat and what should you avoid in the tea houses on the Everest Base Camp trek? 

The following are our must haves and least favorites.

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Tips for Planning a Workcation to Have the Best Time

If you are able to work remotely, odds are good you’ve thought about taking a workcation.

Workcations are often the best of all worlds. You get to work in a cool destination, enjoy the area in your free time, and do it all with little (if any!) paid time off.

But planning a workcation isn’t quite like planning a regular trip. There are a number of special considerations you will want to keep in mind for your work. So in this one, we thought we’d share some of our best tips to get the best out of your workcation!

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