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

Spectacular, Underrated Southeast Asian Islands You Need to Visit

Skip the crowds and add these lesser-known gems to your Southeast Asia Island-hopping list

These Luxe Japanese Hotels Offer Prestigious Private Label Spirits

Five exclusive pours that are only served on-property

How to Spend a Perfect Weekend in José Ignacio

Where to stay, eat and play in Uruguay's go-to beach town

Discovering the True Spirit and Community of Mezcal in Oaxaca

Diving headfirst into the agave spirit with some of the experts who know it best

This Is One of the Best Beach Getaways on the Planet

Beaches and Buddhism crossed with Thai food and hospitality provide the ultimate escape

Help, My Window Seat Doesn’t Have a Window

One travel writer's reoccurring run-in with the dreaded seat with no view

Luxury Retreats Where Whiskey Is the Focus

Swanky stays where incredible whiskey experiences are the name of the game

How to Spend a Perfect Weekend in Mexico City

Five essential taco stands, 11 outstanding cocktail bars, and that’s just for starters…

How to Spend 7 Perfect Days in Egypt

Pyramids! Pharaohs! Temples! It’s easy to get overwhelmed by ancient history in Cairo and beyond, so follow this itinerary to get the most out of your trip.

Seeking Shackleton's "Little Voices" on a Voyage to Antarctica

On a cruise with Abercrombie & Kent, our travel correspondent came face to face with towering icebergs, turbulent seas and the majesty of the White Continent

An Ode to the Airport Shower, an Underrated Travel Hack

Instead of whittling away time at the bar, book a shower suite instead

A Jaunt in Bhutan, Where Happiness Is King and Travel Is Exclusive

A recent trip to the idyllic South Asian country shows how things have changed (but mostly stayed the same) with new post-pandemic tourism rules

The 62 Best New Hotels That Opened in 2022

Our correspondent spent nearly 300 days on the road this year and found the best new places around the world to lay your head.

There’s No Wrong Way to Do St. Barts, But Le Carl Gustaf Is Exceptional

After a quiet opening, the Hôtel Barrière Le Carl Gustaf Saint-Barth is now the boutique go-to

Amid the Gorillas of the Albertine Rift

Our travel correspondent recounts his expedition through East Africa, which you can replicate, where he sought out our great ape cousins