Be active and take a long walk: that was our plan for the last Saturday in January. Jim and I managed to get off to a good start. We woke up, showered, and walked approximately 2 miles before we threw this plan out the window and replaced it with a non-active trip on the London […]
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About Tanya
I’m a freelance travel and beer writer and a passionate and energetic 30 something - determined to enjoy life and see as much as possible along the way. Recently I lived abroad in London and traveled to 20+ countries within two years! As of January 2014, I'm back in the USA, and currently living in Charlotte, NC. But before all of that, my roots were set in small town America, where I spent the first 23 years of my life living, going to school, and working in the state of Pennsylvania.Climbing “The Monument” in London
January 28, 2013
“Built between 1671 and 1677 to commemorate the Great Fire of London and to celebrate the rebuilding of the city” (Monument Info Website), the Monument is an important structure in the city of London. I’ve always been fascinated by The Great Fire and its role in London’s history. 1/3 of the city and 100,000 homes were destroyed […]
One Year Living in London
January 21, 2013
As of today I’ve been living in London for exactly one year. I thought it’d be fun to record some of the things I’ve learned since arriving. GENERAL THINGS: Living abroad… is not always fun and exciting. There are times when little tasks become more frustrating and difficult when you’re out of your comfort zone in […]
Craft Beer Co. in London
January 21, 2013
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My husband Jim and I spent a large portion of our afternoon at Craft Beer Co. yesterday – a great place to hang out to avoid the snowy cold day in London! Where: In Central London in the Clerkenwell neighborhood. The location I’ve linked to is the original location, which is what my review this […]
Italian Brew Pub – Il Birrificio di Como
January 18, 2013
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Where: Como, Italy. A few minutes off the Como Sud exit on the A9 highway. See map. Why you should visit: In a description I read online, they call themselves the “beer kingdom” (Il Birrificio di Como) and I can understand why after visiting the brewery and restaurant. The massive space inside could fit every […]
Skiing in the Italian Alps
January 18, 2013
Tunnels, Tolls & Easy Driving Milan Malpensa airport to Courmayeur was a 130 mile drive. Our GPS didn’t work but we decided to venture on anyway using only the directions we printed out online. In a foreign country with no knowledge of the roads, I would usually not recommend this strategy! But, surprisingly, it was […]
Wassailing at Weston’s Cider Mill, England
January 8, 2013
My husband Jim discovered “wassailing” in a regular beer publication he reads. We are always looking for opportunities to see something new, and especially to check out local activities in and around England. When we spotted an event at Westons Cider Mill, we embraced it as a chance to see more of the English countryside and […]
Finding Writing Inspiration at London Pubs
January 4, 2013
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January 4th, 2013. I needed writing inspiration, as well as a break from the coffee shop chains of Costa, Caffe Nero, and Starbucks that I usually spend time at these days while imagining I’m going to my office to get some serious work done. I’ve been reading a book entitled A Readers Guide to Writers London. […]
January 29, 2013
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