Albion Gould
makes & travels
Visiting a distillery is a must-do when you’re in Scotland, even if you’re not that into scotch. We had wanted to learn more about scotch whisky for a while, but didn’t know where to start. We spent our time this trip around Stirling and Edinburgh, and while there are a few distilleries around, we picked a …
We found ourselves in the awkward position of not having a single valid passport in the family. With a lot of international travel planned, it was important to get that rectified! Our family has two passports (USA and New Zealand), and they have slightly different requirements for their photos. We also have super rambunctious kids …
Like many people, I grew up with stories about where my family came from. As a kid, I didn’t really question the fact that the stories I knew didn’t go far back at all and I *did* question the part Cherokee being true. I was constantly asked about my name and would confidently tell the …
When Scott and I visited Edinburgh, we visited the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh for the Botanic Lights 2016. It was an absolutely perfect night– clear and cool, but not too cold. It was our first night in Edinburgh and I was already in love with the city. Attending such a gorgeous event put me over …
I had never had Thai food before Scott and I started dating. It is now solidly up there with my favorite cuisines. It is actually pretty easy to find good Thai food in New Zealand, and we ate it regularly when we lived there. Still, nothing compares to actually getting to eat Thai food *in* …
When we had our family trip to Disneyland in December, Scott and I were able to have an evening to ourselves. Both Disneyland and California Adventure had added new attractions since the last time we were there ten years ago, and Carthay Circle Lounge was on our list to try. We are huge foodies and …
