Montenegro is for the Cats

WRITTEN BY Julie

When we started planning our Balkans road trip, Montenegro was a non-negotiable destination. I think it was the first place we added to the barren itinerary. Why you ask? Over the past several years, a few things had...

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...

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...