An Origin Story
The Adventurist® began with a simple idea: explore cities around the world, distilling their essence into guides that are as practical as they are entertaining. We believe in diving headfirst into the chaos and charm of urban life, from bustling markets to hidden alleyways. We also revel in trips to the rural and less-explored corners, finding local experts who can take our readers along for the adventure.
Our team consists of seasoned travelers, each with a knack for uncovering the unexpected. We're not here to tell you simply where to find the best pizza (though we are experts at that). We're here to share stories that capture the soul of a place, whether it’s a midnight jazz bar in New Orleans or a sunrise over the rooftops of Lisbon.
At The Adventurist®, we know that the best way to experience a city is to walk its streets, taste its food, and get a little lost along the way. So, pack your curiosity and join us as we roam the globe, one city at a time.
We do this with the goal of becoming Your Guide to Everywhere.®
Our Contributors
Eric Barton is editor of The Adventurist and splits his time between Asheville and Miami. He has reviewed restaurants for more than two decades. Email him here.
Brandon Chase is a Miami personal injury attorney who has a deep knowledge of wine and food, built by marrying into an Italian family. Email him here.
Mei Chen has worked for nearly a dozen start-ups in as many years, taking her to several California cities, from L.A. to San Francisco. She knows the best Baja tacos just about anywhere.
With family spread across the Midwest and a job that has her in airports regularly, Jamie Dutton finds herself across the center of this fine country regularly.
Kris Furrevig is an engineer and FSU grad who lives in Fort Lauderdale. He's an expert in the peatiest of whiskies and tacos made from fresh-caught lobsters.
Brady Jonas covers celebrities for The Adventurist. He’s currently obsessed, well, actually, there are a lot of celebrities he’s obsessed with at the moment.
A South Florida native, Michael Lessne is an expert on Fort Lauderdale’s dining scene. By day, he is a bankruptcy and creditors’ rights attorney and commercial litigator.
Rebecca Thompson has held many jobs over the years, from daily newspaper writer to middle-school math teacher to mom of a troublemaking tomboy.
With a day job that requires constant travel, Maria Rodriguez is likely a frequenter of a restaurant near you. She a finder of the best pastry in a new city, which ispopular among coworkers.
