Jake Emen

Jake Emen is a nomadic travel, food and drinks journalist who spends his time on the road in search of the very best things to taste and try hidden across the planet. He has been published in outlets including AFAR, Barron's, Bloomberg, Conde Nast Traveler, Departures, Eater, Fodor's, Food & Wine, GQ, Imbibe, Maxim, Men's Health, Men's Journal, Roads & Kingdoms, Robb Report, SevenFifty Daily, Thrillist, Travel + Leisure, USA Today, Vice, VinePair, Whisky Advocate, Wine Enthusiast and a wide range of additional publications.

In addition to writing about luxury travel and adventure, Emen specializes in whiskey and cocktails. There's no destination too far-flung or street food too spicy for his tastes, and he's traveled full-time without a home base for more than five years. His writing has been nominated for awards from organizations such as the International Association of Culinary Professionals and Tales of the Cocktail.

Emen has notched every continent and has toured more than 150 distilleries across 35 countries, but otherwise doesn't know how many countries he's visited. He'll tally it up one day. He judges for several major international spirits and cocktail competitions, once won a Delta Milestone Award for spending entirely too much time in airplanes, and enjoys receiving painful traditional tattoos. Follow his latest adventures @ManTalkFood.

All Articles From Jake Emen
a compilation photograph of different tattoo styles from around the world

A Comprehensive Guide to the World’s Traditional Tattoo Styles

Explore five unique methods from around the globe, including the Polynesian technique where the word "tattoo" originated

the boca raton hotel in a collage with seashells

The Boca Raton Is Reinvigorated and Better Than Ever 100 Years Later

Banish the stereotypes with a stay at the Beach Club

An idyllic weekender, or even day trip, from Paris.

How to Take the Perfect Champagne Getaway

Traveling to the famed region is easier than you think

Love The Fifth Avenue Hotel? Buckle up for this.

The Fifth Avenue Hotel Is Set to Expand Into a Global Luxury Hotel Collection

Alex Ohebshalom, proprietor of the supremely swanky and stylish The Fifth Avenue Hotel, reveals a new collection of independent boutique properties and shares his own travel and art-world taste

A tried-and-true cocktail scene worth traveling for

How Hong Kong’s Cocktail Bar Scene Has Thrived Despite Its Challenges

Hong Kong has one of Asia's most dynamic lineups of cocktail bars

Headed to Cartagena? Read this first.

How to Spend a Perfect Weekend in Cartagena, Colombia

Cartagena is a vibe, man. Here's how to catch it and what to expect in Colombia's vibrant Caribbean escape.

The Floating City

How to Do Venice the Right Way

Venetian vibes are legit. Here's how to visit the Italian city without being a stupid tourist.

Believe it or not, the sixth most populous city in the E.U. has a lot to offer.

How to Spend a Perfect Weekend in Hamburg, Germany

Hamburg has undergone a modern transformation, bringing a fresh face to a city with historic charm that deserves its place amid your European adventuring

Our travel writer Jake Emen normally doesn't car for hotel swag, but the luggage tags from Aman resorts are in a class of their own.

An Ode to the Aman Luggage Tag

In an age of hotel excellence, a humble parting gift has made all the difference

Because you gotta take those wins wherever you can get 'em

The Most Underrated Travel Joys in the World

Take it from me: these brilliant, unexpected little travel moments of zen can make your day

From Picassos to onsens

The 10 Coolest Hotel Features and Amenities of the Year

A full-time traveler's favorite hotel moments of 2024

Tats or it didn't happen.

I Booked a Hotel Stay to Get a Tattoo

Where and how you can combine your love of tattoos and travel

Nayara Bocas del Toro in Panama is a private island luxury escape that includes 16 overwater villas

A New Era of Central American Luxury Escapes

The area isn't just for expats and backpackers any longer

Caribbean cocktail bars

The 7 Best Cocktail Bars in the Caribbean

A new generation of Caribbean cocktail bars, from luxury hotel hideaways to city hotspots, shows that great vacation drinks can be found even where you least expect them

Alexa, play whatever they were playing at METT Hotel & Beach Resort Bodrum

Your Favorite Hotel’s Spotify Playlist Is the Best New Souvenir

Bring vacation vibes back to your home front with a growing trend: the signature hotel playlist on Spotify

Four places to visit outside of the big three

Don’t Miss These Incredible Overlooked Destinations in Japan

Visit these Japanese hidden gem destinations on your next trip