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05/31/2026

Adventures begin tomorrow! Our Lisbon and Seville trip kicks off as soon as everyone lands. Liz is already on the ground doing “research”.

05/11/2026

Aperol Spritz

Is it for you?

Aperol Spritz is a drink that will either captivate you instantly, repel you entirely, or slowly but surely win you over. My first encounter with it was on a food tour in Rome a decade ago, and I wasn't entirely sure what to make of it. That initial sip — a vivid, bright orange liquid — sends a wave of bitterness to the back of the tongue, leaving your brain scrambling to make sense of the flavour. Is it sweet? Is it bitter? Faintly sour, perhaps? All three at once.

The second sip, however, is a revelation. The sweetness begins to emerge, softening the bitterness into something altogether more inviting, and before long the glass is empty and another has arrived without you even asking.

In Italy, the Aperol Spritz is woven into the rhythm of daily life. As the working day winds down, people spill out into the piazzas, glass in hand, settling into that unhurried hour between the office and the dinner table. This simple pre-dinner ritual has since travelled far beyond Italian borders — you'll find it gracing brunch menus, garden tables, and afternoon terraces around the world, particularly as the days grow longer and warmer.

INGREDIENTS
3 fluid ounces Aperol
3 fluid ounces Prosecco
1 fluid ounces soda water
3 ice cubes
1 orange slice, to garnish

STEPS

1 Fill the glass: Fill a large wine glass generously with 3 ice cubes.

2 Add Prosecco: Pour in 3 fluid ounces Prosecco, filling the glass about halfway.

3 Add Aperol: Pour in 3 fluid ounces Aperol. You'll see that beautiful deep orange colour bloom through the glass.

4 Top with soda: Add a splash of 1 fluid ounces soda water to finish — this lifts the drink and adds a little extra fizz.

5 Garnish and serve: Give the drink a gentle stir, then garnish with 1 orange slice, to garnish. Serve immediately.

05/03/2026

Walking into this unassuming bar in Ghent, Belgium is a traveler's dream. The owner, bartender, and distiller reads his paper as we walk in; barley looking up. He serves one drink here. Graanjenever. The menu boasts over 215 flavours, including around 50 homemade varieties ranging from vanilla and coconut to cactus, alongside classic Dutch gin.

Serving locals and tourists alike, the legendary Pol has spent over 25 years crafting unique genevers according to his own authentic recipes. Space is scarce inside — a few barrel tables, a couple of stools — so most visitors simply lean against the bar and sip, which somehow feels exactly right.

As the jenever goes down, it warms you from the inside out, a single glass often proving more than enough to set you up for the rest of the evening. Linger a little longer, though, and you may find yourself striking up an unlikely friendship with whoever walks through the door next.

04/16/2026

Where is the lie? 🤣

04/12/2026

I have been a bit quiet around here lately. Not because I am not doing anything, it's because I have been doing so much. Student tour season kicks off earlier and earlier each year, while running later into the spring and summer. When not running student tours, I have been working hard on our trip to Portugal and Spain in June. Unfortunately, managing social media gets put to the wayside.

03/08/2026

It’s International Women’s Day. I am grateful to have met so many amazing women on my travels and to have as clients. Cheers to many more adventures!

03/05/2026

So true.

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03/01/2026

Our March newsletter is here.

Plan It for Spring: Where to Go, What to Know, and How to Travel Smarter This March

02/17/2026

Just putting this out there. Anyone want to plan a trip where you’ll need a private jet. We know people. 😂

02/16/2026

I said what I said. 😂