Downtown Oakland: The map of Lake Merritt

What to Do in Downtown Oakland

WRITTEN BY Drew

I have ventured to the Bay Area probably a half a dozen times in my life. And like most visitors, by the ‘Bay Area’, I mean San Francisco. Little did I know, lurking just across the bay was downtown...

12.16.16

8 Stunning Places to See in Jamaica

WRITTEN BY Drew

Winter is coming. Actually, winter has come. The weather has us thinking beaches. Warm, sunny beaches. Famed for its sun-kissed beaches, laid-back charm and luxury resorts, Jamaica provides exactly what we all need...

12.13.16

How to Score English Premier League Tickets

WRITTEN BY Drew

“Can we get English Premier League tickets?” There’s one question we’ve been asked more than all others when it comes accommodating friends and family visiting us in London. Thanks to the rising...

12.09.16

Hiking in Italy: A Guide for Beginners

WRITTEN BY Drew

I can’t exactly pinpoint when we became hikers. I mean, I’m not sure we’re actually ‘hikers’ in the gear-centric, trekking sense of the word, but we’ve definitely embraced hiking...

12.07.16

2016 Highlights: Best Meals of the Year

WRITTEN BY Drew

For us, travel is mostly about the food. 2016 was another stellar year for eating. We ventured around the UK, Europe, and the US for some amazing eats, from casual brunches at our favorite neighborhood spot to fancy,...

River cruises: the relaxing deck of a river cruise boat

11.28.16

2017 Travel Bucket List: European River Cruises

WRITTEN BY Drew

I always figured cruising wasn’t for me. The idea of boarding a massive ship crammed with thousands of people destined for busy European or Caribbean ports has never been appealing to me. I have visited many cities...

11.21.16

Best European Christmas Markets

WRITTEN BY Drew

There is nothing that puts me in the mood for the holidays more than European Christmas markets. They have been held in cities and villages around Europe for over four hundred years, and are the perfect antidote to a...

11.15.16

2017 Travel Bucket List: Indonesia

WRITTEN BY Drew

Things are about to change. In January, we are planning on relocating from London to Asia (location, still unconfirmed), continuing our international expat adventure. We are giving up the ease of European travel after...