When we arrived in Belgrade, it felt like stepping into the land of giants. Serbia is home to some of the tallest people in the world. And the most attractive too. That’s a deadly combination – especially when they are your competition in a beer pong tournament. Nevertheless, our hearts still beat for Belgrade. Much …
From vine to bottle, here is a story about the journey of Datca Vineyard’s award-winning blush wine and the man who makes it. The blush wine produced here is made from the native Turkish grape, Öküzgözü . This is a full-bodied red grape that when translated means, “eye of the bull.” Megan and I arrived …
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Of all the places I thought we might end up naked this year, Turkey was definitely not on the list. But there we were, 6 months into our trip sitting in an uncomfortably small towel wondering what exactly we had just gotten ourselves into. You see friends, this year for Matt’s birthday we decided to …
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We must have been chatting a bit too loudly when it happened. An older, very angry woman stood up and began shouting at us in Romanian. We were aboard the overnight train from Bucharest to Oradea and were deep in discussion with our new Romanian friend. The woman didn’t appreciate this and directed her anger …
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When Megan and I arrived to Datca Vineyard in southern Turkey we didn’t know that we would be in the middle of so many olive groves. After only a couple of days being here it was time for the olive harvest to begin. From this point on, Megan and I will always question the quality …
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Usually when I think of free food, thoughts of Costco on Saturday mornings and sad pushcarts with frozen weenies come to mind. But an entire tour around a city sampling some of the most traditional foods it has to offer – pshh, unheard of! Well, that’s exactly what was waiting for us in Sofia, Bulgaria. …
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It’s been over five months since we first touched down in Marrakech. This spring, we flew into the “Red City” in our quest to explore the magical country of Morocco. Unintentionally, a comprehensive review of our visit was put on the back burner as we weren’t sure how to quite sum up our experience. Prior …
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Looking to spend a day in Florence? If you are more interested in craft beer than the statue of David, we’ve got you covered. Whether you have a layover or are just taking a day trip, this is our breakdown of where we visited and what we spent. Joshua Tree Pub Just a couple of …
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To all the families we’ve loved and left, It’s been nearly 5 months since we left home and embarked on this journey around the globe. Back then, you existed only in our minds as a few scattered photographs we had seen online. We hoped you would be kind, welcoming, and remember to pick us up …
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Not long after the conclusion of the Bosnian war, the country began rebuilding itself as a place to visit for its medieval history, adventurous outdoor activities, and an up-and-coming food and beverage scene. The people that we encountered along the way during our time in Mostar were friendly, helpful, and seemingly grateful for our visit. …
