I don't understand the negativity surrounding visiting Athens. I think it stems from comparing Athens to the Greek Islands of Mykonos and Santorini, which are spectacular in their own ways as well, but are an entirely different type of vacation. Athens needs to be compared to Lisbon, Rome or dare I say it, Paris. Of … Continue reading Athens is Alive!
foodie
Loire Valley Photos
Final France post! First of all I need to apologize for the delay in blog posts! We've been traveling quite a bit from place to place and have definitely not had a good internet connection! Once we reached Greece our wifi was somewhat limited and it takes more than a tenuous connection to update the … Continue reading Loire Valley Photos
Share this:
Barcelona
Barcelona is a food lover's paradise. We couldn't find a bad meal here if we had tried. Paella, Tapas, Jamon Iberico all paired with earthy, spicy red wines made this trip a true delight. Park Guell is an artist's dream colony, livable masterpieces with not a single straight line in sight make you feel as … Continue reading Barcelona
Share this:
Maine
Maine surprised us with just how much we genuinely enjoyed every town we visited. From lobster roll sampling to rugged coastal walks and endless lighthouses, we hit the quintessential Maine checklist and loved it all! Take a drive up the coast and stop at every small town. Stroll along the main streets. Stop in a … Continue reading Maine
Share this:
Rhode Island
Believe me when we tell you, Rhode Island is a hidden gem. The smallest state always slipped past us unnoticed up until this recent Spring trip, but we now both rank Newport at the top of the list of cities we need to revisit. From the preserved historic district to the lively wharves, taking a … Continue reading Rhode Island
Share this:
Why Mexican Food is so Fucking Delicious
By Austin Clinkenbeard Mexican food is absolutely delicious in part because of Giant Ground Sloths keeping the avocado aliveTweet It starts with a sloth and ends with immigrants It starts with a sloth and ends with immigrants, as all good stories do. Mexican food is absolutely delicious in part because of Giant Ground Sloths keeping … Continue reading Why Mexican Food is so Fucking Delicious
Share this:
Food & Drink Photos
All photos by Austin & Jamie
Share this:
The Upside of Downtime
My Allergy journey in the time of Covid Written in Spring 2021 By Austin Clinkenbeard One year ago today I was in the Emergency Room in Mission Hospital being told by the Doctor that I would need immediate chest surgery to access my esophagus. He thought he detected a tear in my throat large enough for … Continue reading The Upside of Downtime
Share this:
History of Beer and Wine
Well, at least the history of how they got to California Ancient Romans would have loved California Beer and wine stretch back into ancient times, as does our everlasting appreciation for them. The first hard evidence of beer currently comes from stone bowls carved into a cave in Israel around 13,000 years ago. Small-batch crafted … Continue reading History of Beer and Wine
Share this:
Dubrovnik’s Ancient Facades
By Austin Clinkenbeard Draw water from her wells, guide your hands along her smooth stones, peer into the depths of Dubrovnik Dubrovnik has faced the Adriatic with dark eyes perched upon her lofty mountaintops for centuries uncountable. She has seen the strength of great empires rise and fall while she herself remains ageless and beautiful. … Continue reading Dubrovnik’s Ancient Facades
Now We Explore 