Planning a Successful Weekend Getaway

WRITTEN BY Julie

Our proximity to new countries and cities has reinvigorated our interest in the humble weekend getaway. What is interesting is that despite our comfort and experience as travellers, we have had quite varied...

02.18.14

Expat 101: Moving Pets

WRITTEN BY Julie

When moving overseas, whether for work or pleasure, the careful transportation of pets is often a key consideration. In order to properly describe the process of pet relocation, I’m going to make a few assumptions:...

02.17.14

In Love with Lambic

WRITTEN BY Drew

I am always been interested in beer and beer culture. Living in the UK has certainly accelerated this hobby (if you consider drinking a hobby) since I am drinking far more beer than wine compared to my time in New York...

02.13.14

Mussels in Brussels

WRITTEN BY Drew

Brussels does not get a lot of love. Boring, uninspired. I understand that being the home of the European Union probably does not help a city’s reputation. Most will agree that there is nothing sexy about EU...

02.03.14

Wine Tasting Bonanza: The Sampler

WRITTEN BY Drew

As the months fly by since our initial arrival to London, I feel more and more passionate about our neighbourhood selection. We have five supermarkets, a farmers market, London’s best fishmonger and butcher, the...

01.29.14

Hinds Head, Bray

WRITTEN BY Drew

We just returned from a great weekend in Oxfordshire, driving past a never ending montage of rolling hills, old stone churches, large manor houses and fields of sheep. When we booked this trip, Julie had the idea of...