Why Does Venice Exist?

WRITTEN BY Julie

It’s the question I couldn’t shake. Why does Venice exist? Why did a whole group of people decide that building a floating city, in the middle of a vulnerable lagoon, with limited access to fresh water,...

Barolo Wine: The Nebbiolo grapes on the vine

09.16.16

Drinking Barolo Wine in Piedmont

WRITTEN BY Drew

Barolo wine is my favorite red of choice, the king among a legion of legendary Italian wines. But what is it about Barolo and the Barolo region that makes it so special? The Basics Barolo is a red wine made in the...

09.12.16

Beginner’s Guide to the Barolo Region

WRITTEN BY Julie

Before you roll your eyes and think, not ANOTHER article waxing poetic about Italian wine, bear with me. I promise this isn’t about wine. We’ll talk about wine some other time. Today is the post I wish I...

07.22.16

Underrated European Food Markets

WRITTEN BY Julie

We cannot overstate our love for, and reliance on, European food markets. We seek them out for people watching, beautiful food photos and when we just cannot agree on what to eat. When there are twenty-five vendors at...

07.13.16

Our Italy Road Trip Itinerary

WRITTEN BY Drew

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...

04.15.16

Eating In Rome in 36 Hours

WRITTEN BY Drew

I woke up in the morning, as the sun glared in through the hotel window, the streets below full of activity. I glanced over at the desk, and saw the collection of empty wine bottles. It was a long night. I only had...