east village neighborhood guide: some street art in the East Village

New York City Neighborhood Guide: East Village

WRITTEN BY Drew

The East Village in NYC is one of our favorite neighborhoods for dining. When we lived in NYC, our apartment was close by and we spent a lot of our free time eating around the neighborhood. During our US road trip, we...

11.01.16

WSET Level 3 Test: Everything You Need to Know

WRITTEN BY Drew

I have spent years working in restaurants, helping to build beverage programs, dealing with wine wholesalers, reprinting wine lists on what seemed like a daily basis (an especially annoying process when the list has...

10.28.16

The Ultimate Southern France Road Trip

WRITTEN BY Drew

Over the course of our road trip travels, we’ve been asked about road tripping and all the logistics that go into a trip like this. We’re also frequently asked why we didn’t cover France (our car is...

10.19.16

The Death of Yugoslavia

WRITTEN BY Drew

I’ve learned more about the rise and fall of Yugoslavia in the past month than in any of my European history classes in school. Our history lesson was most visually impactful in Mostar, Bosnia & Herzegovina,...

Mostar sniper tower: view from the 7th floor

10.12.16

How We Broke Into the Former Mostar Sniper Tower

WRITTEN BY Drew

Near the Old Town of Mostar, Bosnia & Herzegovina, lies a concrete shell of a building. Today, it is completely abandoned, with no sign that it was once a thriving, modern, Croat bank, with a shiny glass facade...

Balkan Food: best washed down with the local rakija

10.07.16

The Beginner’s Guide to Balkan Food and Drink

WRITTEN BY Drew

Here’s what no one told us about the Balkans: you cannot escape from the food. The Balkan countries have a long history, and have been combined into one kingdom or territory at many points. To say they share a...

Dubrovnik Game of Thrones Tour: Overlooking Old Town

10.03.16

The Dubrovnik Game of Thrones Tour: Taking in the Show

WRITTEN BY Drew

“Our guide will be waiting at the fountain holding a Lannister banner.” You know that you are about to be surrounded by other fans, geeking out about Game of Thrones, when you receive this message about the...

10.02.16

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...