15 Best European Road Trips

15 Epic European Road Trips

The humble road trip. Childhood memories of riding backwards in the family station wagon, flat tires, and grocery store picnics at highway rest areas were the backbone of our summer holidays and we’re not alone. The...

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...

Bullshit London Walking Tour

A Different Kind of Walking Tour

Sometimes a name says it all. In online chatter about fun London tours, an irreverent walking tour kept showing up with the apt name, Bullshit London. I chuckled when I heard about it, and mentally added it to my...

Some of the tempting treats at afternoon tea at Fortnum and Mason

Afternoon Tea at Fortnum & Mason

I can’t believe it took this long to indulge in the Fortnum and Mason afternoon tea. There are a few things that are almost required for London visitors. Near the top of the list is an afternoon tea at one of the...

corners of the internet

Corners of the Internet #12

Greetings from a newly independent Great Britain! Or something like that. Maybe. Once politicians sort out the trillions of details. Unless there is a re-vote (a rumor that I heard, but I have no idea if that’s...