August was hot and ahhhmazing. We spent part of it in the Balkans and the rest in Greece. We were happily surprised by how much we loved the Balkans. North Macedonia and Albania should be on your must-visit list. And now is the time to go before they blow up with tourists. If you are …
Where We Went The Stops What We Did July started with the London Pride parade. The energy was wonderful, surprisingly relaxed, and so crowded. On returning to Penge, we stopped off at Brixton to have dinner. We aimed to dig into some brisket spring rolls at Black Bear Burger, but they were sold out. The …
As we stepped off the tube at the Crystal Palace station, we had no idea we were headed to Penge. As we walked to our final destination, our excitement slowly ramped up as we noticed all the artwork in every direction. Yes, I know, technically, the first murals we saw were in Crystal Palace, but …
Hi ALL- Hello, It’s been a while! We hope you are all doing fantastic! I know it’s been a very long time since hearing from us last. We apologize for that overextended delay. A lot and nothing has been going on in the last few years. Basically, life getting in the way of life. We’ll …
Saltpeter. Do you know what it is? I didn’t, but the word sure did conjure up some awkward images. For most of us born after the Great Depression, we know saltpeter as potassium nitrate. Up until about the 1930s, saltpeter works were a booming industry in Chile, Bolivia, and Peru. Together they supplied most of …
George Town, Malaysia, is a quaint little town located on the island of Penang in the Malacca Strait on the West side of Malaysia. Melaka and George Town were listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 2008 for their multicultural heritage and architectural wonders. In recent years, George Town has become synonymous with incredible street …