My enjoy affair with journey began when I was 18 decades old. Sam Heughan booked an individual journey to San Francisco with a backpack and kept in hostels. I visited around the US by bus. I gone all down the West Coast on Greyhound and Green Tortoise buses, then back up the East Coast. Each day was an adventure. Then I went along to Europe and visited the Baltic states. We Europeans prefer to travel.
More recently, I liked dealing with share Sassenach Crazy Scottish Gin (which was released that year) within my gin launch around the States. It’s a representation of Scotland, of my hometown.
We did Reports of the Mixture in New Orleans, that was incredible. And then we gone around New York, certainly one of my personal favorite towns, and my buddies at Asian Tuxedo produced some drinks for us. And I liked visiting Texas—good bars, and their food scene was amazing as well.
I liked starting little bars in Houston or Austin and being able to stay and talk with the bartender and be like, “It’s this that I’m passionate about,” and to listen to what they’re passionate about. Usually they can be found in somewhat apprehensive since they’re like, “Oh, here’s another star brand.” But I think if they talk with me, they know that I’ve worked so very hard, and it’s a representation of who I am.
Rapid fire
Window, middle, or aisle seat?
It has to function as window therefore I will slim my mind against the side, since I prefer to sleep. Nevertheless, the fence seat is obviously great since you’re able to the restroom, and they often help you fairly quickly.
Pack light or overpack?
I pleasure myself on being really sensible and minimalist. Nevertheless, for reasons uknown, my work generally means that I need certainly to wear numerous outfits. And before you realize it, you’ve been provided two bags which can be filled with matches, and you’ve got two cases to choose from. It’s therefore frustrating. I am that type of person who would go to the airport and needs to go as quickly as you possibly can through protection and right to the gate. I desire to be therefore effective, but it never happens.
Favorite way to pass time on a plane
The moment the motors are on, I am out. I drift off straight away. I don’t know if it’s the sound, but normally I miss out the takeoff. Later, when I wake up, I want to read. I love the magazine, I love a crossword. And then, of course, after I have failed at the crossword, I view a movie.
Biggest travel fear
I think it’s probably being stuck at an airport. I don’t brain if my bags move missing—absolutely great, I’m great with it. But being stuck in a long point at immigration, that’s a hardcore one.
Best tip for fighting jet lag
I suppose the very best things to accomplish are likely hydrate, not consume, get an early night’s rest, perform a workout. Do I do those ideas? Not really, as I like to take pleasure from myself on an airplane. But with that said, I also get therefore thrilled to get somewhere new, therefore I would like to get out and explore wherever I am.
Favorite travel snack
I love warm nuts, not as salty. I always bring a protein club with me since I sort of get hungry at times. And I love a pretzel.
Go-to drink order on a plane
Gin and tonic, arms down. It’s a refreshing, easy drink. I’m like different drinks don’t really focus on the plane. And I always pass on the wine—doesn’t get it done for me.
Must-have travel items
A My Top Concern case
$149
Number one will be the My Top Concern case that I created. It’s just cool. I developed it therefore you are able to do exercises with it. But it is also really relaxed, trendy, and has plenty of pockets. It’s got water bladders and you are able to load it up and utilize it as a weight to raise, move, all kinds of cool things.
An excellent book
$20
A book is a good one. And there are lots of books, including Clanlands.It’s a book that I wrote about my time in New Zealand, therefore it’s kind of a guidebook.
Brooks Operating Shoes
$120
I always pack my running shoes since it’s a great way to access know a brand new town, and you can see any web sites, bars, or eateries that you’re planning to see later. I bring these Brooks gels. They’re just very cozy and I just love them.
A Bremont view
$4250
I like to travel with a great watch. I have a Bremont watch—they’re a English view business with a great history. They are actually planning to stock our gin inside their shop so you can move and look at watches and drink.
A bottle of booze
$58
When I visit a different place, I buy a container of the soul, whatsoever that is. Whenever I go to America, I buy a container of rye that I can’t enter the UK. It’s a small memento and only a little style from wherever I’ve been. Recently, I was in St. Kitts and Nevis and I acquired a beautiful package of rum.