Our last full day had us leaving Galway in the late morning and heading south to (eventually) drop the car off at the airport that evening. I mapped out a route that would let us see some...
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Leandra’s 50th: Galway food & drink
We didn’t have reservations for Monday night so we figured going out a bit earlier would be helpful. The lower level of The Dáil Bar was crowded but the upstairs had plenty of tables to choose from....
Leandra’s 50th: Sligo food & drink
After we got settled into our apartment, we headed out to Hargadon Bros for oysters as I knew they had 6 for 14€ on the menu. The place was full when we arrived but after I told the hostess, Amy,...
Leandra’s 50th: Castlebar and Turlough
My inspiration for the my Guinness drinking tour of five counties was a photo taken in Castlebar 30 years ago, so we had to stop at this town! We found a spot in one of the lots but only one of the...
Leandra’s 50th: Clifden food & drink
Marconi Restaurant (Clifden) The staff couldn’t find our 7pm reservation when we arrived but that didn’t stop them from being very friendly and seating us in the Garden Room as expected. The rosé...
Long Island Summer 2026: wineries + breweries
Wineries Lenz Winery, Peconic Lenz is a long-standing part of our summer tradition. We are still members, and we always love spending summer afternoons relaxing in their shaded courtyard. June 28:...
Eric’s 50th: A Coruña food and drink
There are a lot of restaurants and bars in A Coruña, so even with a week we barely scratched the surface. Here is what we tried. We had been eating a lot of Asturian food, so we decided on an...
Wilmington, April 2026
Since we have an annual pass for Airlie Gardens (in order to get us into Selby Gardens) we figured we should take an overnight trip to Wilmington to visit Airlie too. We left Durham on a mid-April...
Florida 2026: Gainesville food & drink
Wednesday Humble Pie Wood Fired Pizza - Ordered two pizzas for takeaway, which were delivered to our table at the brewery next door. Nice! We got one margherita and one with walnuts and pesto. Crust...
Florida 2026: Sun Coast breweries and restaurants
Corporate Ladder - one of our favorite breweries, we visited twice. 1st visit! I got the coconut and chocolate Doppel Monitor (doppelbock) and Eric had a small pour of the Cherry Amaretti Cookie...
Euro Trip 2025: Bologna aperitivo
We fully embraced the spirit of aperitivo during our month in Bologna, typically going out for a pre-dinner drink and snack Wednesdays through Sundays. Medulla Vini - We visited here a couple years...
24 hours in Greensboro, NC
We had a free holiday day and an expiring hotel credit, so on Friday morning we decided to spend 24 hours in Greensboro, NC. Our first stop was Gateway Gardens, a small public park with whimsical...
Euro Fall Trip: Slovenia – Bovec food + drink
Monday After our day of detours we decided to try our luck at the always crowded Thirsty River Brewing. We split a smash burger and a sausage plate, accompanied by the 'wrong bar' redcurrant sour...
Long Island Summer 2025: wineries + breweries
Lenz Winery We are still members, and we love summer afternoons in their shaded courtyard. Friday, July 11 - A nice day with a breeze coming off vineyard, we brought my parents for a relaxed...
UK Summer Trip 2025: London food & drink
A few days in London is always a joy for us because we get a chance to explore new places and, hopefully, revisit some favorites. Blackbird Located right around the corner from our hotel, this pub...
UK Summer Trip 2025: Bristol food & drink
Chris & Jo’s Kitchen We were arriving on a Sunday afternoon, and I love a good Sunday Roast, so I researched a few options. Chris & Jo's came recommended, but only took reservations by...
Himalayas 2025: Bhutan – Dochula Pass and Ser Bhum Brewery
From Punhaka we had a long winding drive west, gaining elevation. After about 45 minutes, we stopped for a roadside grilled corn that was rather starchy. Pretty soon we were in the clouds, so it...
Richmond, June 2025
We spent another overnight in Richmond this month with family, and between painting and eating enormous amounts of charcuterie, we still had time to visit a few spots. As with our March trip, we...
Our Itinerary
2026 Trips
Parrish, FL (Jan)
Medellin, Colombia (Feb)
Wilmington, NC (Apr)
Madrid, Spain (May)
Asturias, Spain (May)
Galicia, Spain (June)
London/Cotswolds, UK (July)
Long Island, NY (July)
Western Ireland (Aug)
Vietnam (Nov)
Laos (Nov)
Cambodia (Dec)
Singapore (Dec)
2025 Trips
Tampa Bay, FL (Jan)
Buenos Aires, Argentina (Feb)
Villa la Angostura, Argentina (Feb)
Bariloche, Argentina (Feb)
Iguazu Falls (Feb)
Miami, FL (Feb)
Richmond, VA (Mar)
Boston, MA (Apr)
Kathmandu, Nepal (May)
Bhutan (May)
Doha, Qatar (May)
Bristol + London, UK (Jul)
Long Island, NY (Jul)
Slovenia (Sep)
Treviso, Italy (Sep)
Bologna, Italy (Sep)
day trips from Bologna (Oct)
Turin, Italy (Oct)
Greensboro, NC (Nov)