Approximately one year ago… Megan : “We should quit our jobs and travel the world for a year.” Matt : Rolling his eyes, “Yeah, sure.” *Cue mocking laughter* Things over here at Port Wine and Adventure have been a little dry lately. When you’re saving your pennies and binging Netflix is your primary activity of …
*Actually written by: Matthew Reed Whether you are just passing through a new city or it’s in your own backyard, a brewery is a great way to learn about an area and to get a feel for the community it serves. Megan and I find that a brewery is a great pit stop whenever we’re …
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Sometimes I wish I was the type of person who was content to spend the day laying on a beach with a good book in my hand. This always sounds great in theory. In reality, five minutes into chapter one and I am restless, irritably hot, and too busy daydreaming about tacos to remember that …
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For years now, Matt and I have had an unspoken agreement that for our birthdays we must do something memorable. Beyond the usual treasures of a nice dinner and cake, we like to include something that we can look back on in the years to come and associate it with turning a certain age. Last …
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“No repeats. There’s too much to see!” This is always my response to the suggestion of repetitive events. I think it is fully possible to enjoy and appreciate a situation without the need to make it an annual affair. The exception to this? Asheville. Up until about 5 years ago, I probably couldn’t have pinned …
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“Don’t ask any questions, don’t touch it, and don’t try to peek under the sheet.” These were Matt’s instructions as he hauled a mystery box half the size of our sofa through the front door to our tiny apartment. Ummm, what? Doesn’t he realize there is no cap to my level of curiosity? I don’t …
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Matt and I just returned home from our 2nd annual fishing trip in the Florida Keys. It has quickly become one of our most anticipated vacation spots. I’m not sure I’d survive the summer heat there, but March seems to bring the perfect weather. Flip flops, cool breezes, and sunny skies. Last year – our …
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Savannah was never really on our radar although in hindsight, it should have been because this city is absolutely incredible. The food, the constant stream of live music, the easy to navigate streets, and the abundance of southern charm. Sometimes a destination chooses you, and Savannah called our names when we stumbled upon airfare so …
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So you want to go Iceland? We all do, it’s such a hot spot destination these days, and for good reason. With beautiful landscapes, the endless opportunity for adventure around every waterfall, and a population of people full of whimsy and charm, the allure of this country is not easily overlooked. About 3 years ago, …
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How do you convince your fiance who can barely sit in a car for 2 hours to travel all the way to Africa? You promise him wine. Lots of it. One of my major selling points for our trip to South Africa was that we would spend some time in the wine region, Stellenbosch. In …
