Top Things To Do On Amelia Island, Florida

WRITTEN BY Drew

Amelia Island is one area of Florida I know intimately, because my parents relocated there almost 13 years ago. It is a small island near Jacksonville, tucked into the northeast corner of Florida, right near the...

09.26.16

Braving the Crowds in Croatia

WRITTEN BY Julie

We decided to brave the crowds. The last time we visited Croatia we explored lovely Istria, and we were virtually alone, the sole English speakers in a region that doesn’t draw many visitors. It was beautiful and...

09.21.16

The Local Connection with Big Berry Resort

WRITTEN BY Drew

We sat back in our bubbling, soothing jacuzzi, shielded from the pouring rain by our covered terrace. As the last bit of travel stress evaporated into the night, we opened a bottle of Modra Frankinja from local winery...

09.19.16

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...