It’s been almost four years since we were supposed to land in Portugal for the first time. Through Workaway we connected with winemakers who agreed to host us for one week in northern Portugal. Unfortunately, we all know how 2020 turned out. For us, that meant cancelled flights, disrupted plans, and no entry into Portugal. …
It appeared in our lives at the exact right moment. When the world was closing its doors, our mailbox was being flung wide open. Sitting alone in our Tbilisi apartment, it was as if the Universe was trying to point us in the right direction. A way to connect with others during one of the …
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The number of kitchens we cooked in on the road was somewhat absurd. Some belonged to Michelin-starred chefs while others were equipped by individuals with a clear propensity for take-out. Equally as diverse was the food we cooked in those kitchens. Some of it consisted of colorful fruits and veggies procured from local produce stands. …
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As the train pulled into the station in Moravska Nova Ves, we hoisted our heavy backpacks onto our tired bodies and trudged our way onto the empty platform. Like always, our heads were on a swivel attempting to figure out our surroundings and plot our next move. Usually this involves spinning in circles and trying …
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It’s time for Booooooooze News! The upbeat tune reverberated through the not yet illuminated vineyard, sending us a jolt of excitement from hearing familiar voices. On this particular morning in the south of Turkey, it was the hosts of We Like Drinking that pulled us out of our sleepy daze, opposed to our usual two …
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She is to Georgia what a cherry is to a sundae; What the star is to a Christmas tree; A crown to a queen. Mount Kazbek. This dormant stratovolcano, not without its share of legends, may only be the third highest peak in the country and the seventh highest in the Caucasus Mountains, but it …
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We can’t take credit for the creativity, ingenuity, or impeccable hosting abilities on this one – but we appreciate the heck out of our friends who can. For the third consecutive year, our foodie friends strung together what can only be described as mollusk madness. An elegant and slurpable ocean-themed feast we can’t help but …
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Most visitors to Georgia start their journey in Tbilisi – a city with so much intrigue woven into it’s very fabric. It would be easy to spend your entire vacation there and still return home utterly content. The magic of Georgia, however, extends well beyond the limits of its capital city. To not make room …
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It was our first morning at the Workaway house. Our alarm was set for 7am, though we were awakened long before it ever sounded. It was the clickity-clack coming from outside our windows that broke our slumber. The sun had yet to rise. The neighborhood, on the other hand, was already set in motion as …
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We arrived to Tbilisi, Georgia in March 2020 with the intention of staying for about two weeks. Shortly after we arrived, the government made the resolute decision to close the borders and halt international flights. So, thanks to a worldwide pandemic, our two weeks in Tbilisi turned into nearly six months. As we were nearing …
