48 Hours in Madrid

48 Hours in Madrid

There is nowhere better than Madrid to enjoy the true flavor of Spain. And while the Spanish capital has no shortage of delights to experience over a longer period, you can relish many of its unique sights and sounds...

Our Favorite Cocktail Bars in London

Our Favorite Cocktail Bars in London

We like a good drink. Who doesn’t? We certainly have done our fair share of “research” into drinking in London. And while we love gin and tonics and a good pint as much as the next person, we...

The Best Places to Eat in Brixton Market

Best Places to Eat in Brixton Market

Brixton Market is a feast for the eyes. Turn left out of the Brixton Tube station, and walk the few short steps to Electric Avenue (yes, the song is named after this street). Electric Avenue is the beginning of the...

The beautiful Italian countryside, a certain highlight of our Italy road trip itinerary

Our Italy Road Trip Itinerary

So, it is actually happening. The time is coming for us to hit the road. As Julie wrote about a few weeks ago, we are embarking on a European road trip, where we will be spending a bulk of our time in the Balkan...

Brexit travel

Brexit Travel Implications

On June 23rd, the citizens of the UK made a historic decision, voting to leave the EU. As American expats in London, we were on the front line of the controversial referendum. There is a voting location about ten feet...

The stunning outside of the Guggenheim Bilbao in Bilbao, Spain

Taking in the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao

It is almost impossible to not be taken aback when you see the Guggenheim Musuem Bilbao for the first time. The Guggenheim Museum Bilbao is a icon of modern architecture, designed by the famous architect Frank Gehry....

Selection of food at a Pinxtos bar in San Sebastian, Spain

Our Guide to Eating Pintxos in San Sebastian, Spain

San Sebastian, Spain is the culinary epicenter for Basque Country in Northern Spain. Many visitors come to this region for the myriad Michelin-starred restaurants, which dot this small city. With a population of just...

The Spanish fans going crazy during Euros 2016 in Nice, France

Surviving the Euros 2016 in Nice, France

Returning from Euros 2016 in Nice, I was tired and hungover. Yet, I found myself promising to return in 2020. That’s what the Euros does to you. Six months ago, a group of friends from London and Finland...