The massive structure watches over an otherwise unassuming West Virginia town. While the stone building is imposing, it’s not at all threatening. A manicured lawn and sparkling fountain welcome you upon approach. And, as you stroll the grounds, you’d never know—from the outside—that the Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum was once home to some of the most […]
Did you know… there’s an island in the Chesapeake Bay that’s been so isolated, for so many years, that to this day its residents speak with an actual “relic accent?” Did you know the island is only accessible by boat? That it’s one of the oldest English-speaking settlements in the region? And, that it has […]
We’re all familiar with the allure of Paris, Rome, London, Barcelona… and these cities are indeed deserving of their reputations. Everyone should see the Sacre Coeur or the Trevi Fountain at least once in their lifetime. But where can you go for a truly amazing experience outside of the standard European tourist destinations? Here, I’ll […]
My, oh my, how things change as we age, eh? It used to be the case that the #AP4L and I never wanted to go the same place twice. Because it meant forgoing a whole new place, right? But yes. I’m starting to learn the benefits of repeat visits and, dare I say… slow travel. […]
What does one do when they’re trapped in their own country indefinitely? Go explore it, of course. (Safely. Legally.) After four cancelled trips and a few months in strict quarantine, things were starting to look up (and they were, at the time). Our home base—DC Metro—had just started reopening after being the United States’ official […]
England is among the few “repeat countries” the #AdventurePartnerForLife and I have on our lists. I’m actually half-English and a dual citizen, but hadn’t invested any time in England for almost twenty years. And neither one of us had ever been to Wales. So, we decided to go back and see some new things on […]
Since Global Debauchery’s “Fun Cocktails from Around the World” did so well, I’ve decided to create the perfect follow-up—”Interesting Liquors from Around the World.” I’m not encouraging anyone to stay drunk the entire summer, but… we’ve been in quarantine for a little bit now. I think we all have a right to enjoy some of […]
I ‘ll be honest—I was kinda taken with Lisbon. I’d heard mixed reviews about it in comparison to its larger metropolitan neighbors. And, of course, lots of people tack it on to a trip to Spain as a side note. But I really enjoyed it. There are so many interesting things to do in Lisbon, […]
If there’s one thing I excel at besides traveling, it’s enjoying a tasty beverage. Most of you are familiar with Global Debauchery’s traditional pre-flight libations, right? (Exhibit A, here: Drinks Around the World, A Photo Essay.) But combine this particular expertise with a quarantine. Add a bunch of other bloggers, and summer around the corner. […]
At this point in time, most of us are well into a Coronavirus quarantine. And it’s tough to write about travel on a travel blog when, well… no one can travel anywhere. For all the negatives a global pandemic brings, however, there have been a few rays of sunshine peeking through the clouds. […]