Bidding for Airline Upgrades

WRITTEN BY Drew

One of my least favorite parts about flying is entering a cabin and walking past row after row of business or first class seats. I hate squeezing past as fellow flyers relax in spacious comfort and flight attendents...

03.09.15

The Quintessential English Countryside

WRITTEN BY Drew

We have been highlighting some great dog-friendly hotels we’ve found near London. These are all locations that are within a comfortable driving distance of the city and could be visited with your dog of choice over...

03.06.15

Meaningful Work and the Pursuit of a Dream

WRITTEN BY Drew

As I mentioned last week, I decided to use our move across the Atlantic from New York City to London as an opportunity to change careers. My goal: move from restaurant management to something with some semblance of...

03.02.15

Our Day Enjoying The Magdalen Chapter

WRITTEN BY Drew

For the next few weeks we will be highlighting some great dog-friendly hotels we’ve found near London. These are all locations that are within a comfortable driving distance of the city and could be visited with your...

02.27.15

My Wandering Path Towards UK Employment

WRITTEN BY Drew

We have been in the UK for almost eighteen months now, which has felt more like eighteen seconds. The moment when we decided to take the opportunity from Julie’s company to move to London does not seem that far...

02.23.15

The Geffrye Museum and a Bowl of Pho

WRITTEN BY Drew

The Geffrye Museum is not found in most guide books and is not close to any other museum or attraction. Yet, it’s a fascinating space, a slightly secluded and beautifully landscaped 17th century building,...

02.16.15

Amsterdam’s Famed Canal Cruises

WRITTEN BY Drew

The prospect of doing a canal cruise during our weekend in Amsterdam is not something that initially aroused our sense of adventure. Both of us tend to stay away from “touristy” things, choosing to find...

02.13.15

Don’t Go Out On Valentine’s Day

WRITTEN BY Drew

Pack into a tiny table in a massively overcrowded restaurant, pay above-average price for a “special” tasting menu that in reality is below-average in quality, get pressure to purchase the...