“Every journey needs a first hop — sometimes you just need a little help.”

Taking the first step (or in this case, the first hop) can be the hardest part of any journey. Whether it’s planning your travels, finding the right beer or wine experience, or just deciding where to begin — it helps to have a guide.

That’s why I created Justo Hops, my own GPT assistant. Think of it as a travel buddy, beer enthusiast, and cultural guide all rolled into one. It’s here to answer questions, share ideas, and hopefully make your hops a little easier and a lot more fun.

“Why Justo Hops? Because every good journey deserves a companion.”

Ready to take your first hop? Try Justo Hops and see where it takes you.

“Every journey begins with a single hop.”

For me, it started with moving from state to state as a kid, then hopping into the Air Force, and later hopping across countries for work and for fun. Along the way, I discovered a love for travel, beer, wine, and the stories that connect them all.

“Some stories will be small, some bigger, but all of them are pieces of a journey that keeps unfolding.”

That’s what this blog is about: sharing the hops — the moves, the moments, the glasses raised, and the lessons learned.

I don’t want this space to sound polished or overly professional. I want it to sound like me. Real, curious, sometimes messy, always moving..

So here’s the plan: I’ll keep hopping, and I’ll share the stories with you. Maybe they’ll inspire you to take your own hop — whether that’s a trip across the world or just trying something new around the corner.

Cheers to the first of many Hop Stories. 🍺✈️