The Florida Keys are one of America’s best kept mancation secrets seemingly tucked away into the southeastern corner. For the guys that chose this destination, a weekend of fishing, bar-hopping, historic sites, and outdoor fun awaits on this stretch of sun, sand, and sinful fun. The Florida Keys are composed of five major islands amongst dozens of smaller ones so there is something for everyone…

I've finally found it! I knew that San Diego had to have a restaurant that was equally good at ambiance as it is in service, preparation, and presentation. Earlier this month Heather and I were invited to have dinner and check out Greystone Steakhouse - one of the older restaurants here in San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter. Greystone Steakhouse just recently celebrated 15 years of operation here and…

Are you like me and have wondered what super secret information the mechanic knew about my car when he plugged his computer in to read diagnostic codes? I was and so I was excited when Lemur Monitors sent me a review unit to take for a spin. Gadgets like this make a great gift for guys who are curious about how their car is actually performing as well as a powerful new tool for those of us who…

Are you celebrating National Margarita Day on Feb 22? While there are plenty of bars where you can celebrate we wanted to create a list of some of our favorite recipes provided by friends at our favorite Tequila brands including: CRUZ, el Jimador, and others. National Margarita Day for 2015 is February 22, and regardless of whether you prefer it frozen, on the rocks, craft, or classic this is a…

Ok guys, I've shared some easy recipes here in the past and there's something to be said for a cocktail recipe that can be shared in 3-4 lines. However, sometimes it's good to try something a little more advanced and that's what I have to share with you today from our friends at Basil Hayden's, part of the Beam Small Batch Collection.

Unfortunately, not everyone can make it to New Orleans to experience Mardi Gras in person. However, we have a fun way to bring the excitement Mardi Gras to your friends and family - host a progressive New Orleans themed cocktail party! That's exactly what we did and it was even more fun than we expected as we paraded around our apartment complex going from loft to loft, handing out beads,…

Heather and I LOVE Mardi Gras - well, actually we just love New Orleans and the spirit of Mardi Gras goes along with that. There is something liberating and fun about a time of year when you can just let loose and celebrate all the good things in life including friends, family, food, and of course drink! Unfortunately, not everyone can make a trip to New Orleans in person, so the next best thing…

This post brought to you by Dollar General. The content and opinions expressed below are that of ManTripping. It's almost that time of year - when for some reason we all start to get off our butts and grab a broom, clean out the garage and generally prepare to start things fresh along with the impending thaw that spring brings with it. This year I'm getting a jump on things with the help of…