Join Douglas Smythe as he demystifies the handlebar moustache! Most gents over kill their cookie duster with moustache wax…it need not be that way. The trick is to wear a handlebar that looks natural not shiny and insectoid.
7 Reasons to Visit Cambodia
August 18, 2014 by
Tucked away between Vietnam to the East and Thailand to the west, is Cambodia – aka “the Kingdom of Wonder” – an over-looked destination for those trotting around Southeast Asia. So why should you deviate from the usual trek and visit the Kingdom? After 15 months of living here, the perks are obvious. 1. Food is cheap. A decent […]
How To make A Handyman Of Your Son
July 31, 2014 by
Even though women are perfectly capable of completing handy tasks around the home, more often than not, the men wear the coveted tool belt as a badge of honor and pride. The construction industry is one that is dominated by men so it’s no surprise when the little man in your life wants to learn […]
Why Shaving Made Us Men
July 21, 2014 by
What does it mean to be a man? Is it simply our gender that differentiates us from the fairer sex? Often times, when people think of a “man”, they think of a courageous or valiant man in battle, business or family life. In the past, being a man meant you were a hunter, provider, and […]
Moustache & Blade Podcast – Episode 35: How to Make Florida Water + More Brews & Blades
July 20, 2014 by
In Episode 35 of Moustache & Blade we will be learning how to create our own Florida Water Cologne w/ Douglas Smythe’s quick and easy recipe! We will also be checking in with our listeners, concluding “Dye Like A Man“, Doug’s on going saga and lastly, More Brews & Beers! [vsw id=”LQb5tnxg4NE&list” source=”youtube” width=”625″ height=”544″ […]
Lima, Peru after Dark
July 15, 2014 by
Tonear, hacer la juerga, parrandear, chupar, chelear, ser jaranista: The list of Peruvian slang for “drink” or “party” is seemingly endless. And with good reason. In Lima, the festivities start on Thursday night, with “after office” (i.e. happy hour) gatherings in bars and restaurants, and continue into the early hours of Sunday morning, when the bedraggled jaraneros stumble home to sleep off the night’s […]
How To Make Different Types Of Sangria Using Seasonal Fruit
July 4, 2014 by
“The best wines are the ones we drink with friends” – Bar Saying Sangria is a symbol of Spain, along with their delicious paellas, and it’s also traditionally made with Spanish wine and fresh, colorful fruit. The word sangria comes from the Spanish word sangré, which means “bloodletting” because of the dark red color. However, you can […]
The Haciendas of Chincha, Peru
July 2, 2014 by
The transatlantic slave trade in Peru was as cruel as it was anywhere. Pitiless owners, appalling living conditions and malicious torture are all themes concurrent with the disgraceful period of the country’s history. The haciendas of Chincha, on the south coast of Peru, are vestiges of this time and, although today some now function as guesthouses, […]
Moustache & Blade – Episode 34: Interview with Leisureguy Michael Ham!
June 23, 2014 by
This week on Moustache & Blade Episode 34 we are finally getting to chat with Leisureguy Michael Ham. When it comes to wet shaving proper, Michael Ham practically wrote the book on it…oh wait, he did! In this interview Michael Ham, author of “Leisureguy’s Guide to Gourmet Shaving” breaks down many of the do’s and don’ts, dispels myths that […]
Return Of The Wine Box
June 19, 2014 by
I can still remember the good old days when no party worthy of the name would be minus a few of those wine boxes that were such a cost effective way of getting unceremoniously drunk. Classy they were not and they never contained a fine vintage but for cheap plonk they were perfect. Wine could […]
