Hey y’all!
Welcome to Boozing Abroad!
We are Sam and Chris, a wife-and-husband duo who turned a love for travel into a life filled with global adventures, unforgettable drinks, and now, expat experiences here in Italy.
What you can expect around here
Think of this as your home base for all things boozy and adventurous.
You will find winery round ups, brewery stops, cocktail bars worth traveling for, Italy travel tips, slow travel ideas, and resources that help you explore like a curious local.
We show you where to sip, where to wander, and how to make every trip a little more memorable.
How Boozing Abroad began
Before Boozing Abroad was even a thought
Long before we ever had a blog, a brand, or even a name for what we were doing, we were already traveling a ton. Italy, France, Belize, Grenada, Argentina, plus more weekend trips around the States than we could count.
And to be completely honest, our early travel formula was simple: tourist attractions first, local booze immediately after.
We hiked * with beer waiting for us afterwards, wandered neighborhoods fueled by local wine bars, and somehow always managed to find the best bar close by. We didn’t know it yet, but we were already living the future Boozing Abroad lifestyle. Just without the website, social media channels, and the YouTube.
Of course, all of this travel came with a price tag. Between airfare, hotels, and paying for someone to watch our cat, Micah, we were spending every second of our PTO and paychecks trying to see the world. And somehow, we still wanted more.
The moment Boozing Abroad clicked
As we kept traveling, we posted photos and shared the places we were finding. Friends kept asking for recommendations.
We realized there were more people like us out there. People who love a good view but love a good drink even more. People who want their travel to feel authentic, flavorful, and fun.
So, in 2018, Boozing Abroad was born, a place where we could combine storytelling, education, and our uncanny ability to find the nearest bar in any city.
Turning a wild idea into a big life change
By 2019, we were seriously considering a very different lifestyle. What if we stopped smashing adventures into PTO days and actually created a life that let us explore all the time?
So we did the bold thing:
We found remote jobs.
We sold our house.
We bought an RV.
We told Micah he was coming with us full time because we wanted to hang out with him more.
We hit the road in early 2020 which… well… the world had other plans. Starting full-time travel during COVID was equal parts bizarre and bittersweet. Bitter because everything was closed.
Sweet because we suddenly had endless open roads, wide landscapes, and the freedom to explore safely.
A new chapter in Italy
After 4.5 years, we traded RV life for expat life in Italy. Since Chris is a dual citizen with both Italy and the U.S., we were able to make this move permanent and start to explore a new chapter of travel.
We decided to live in Bologna, Italy, where a love for food, culture, and aperitivos are basically a personality trait.
Living here gives us a whole new lens on travel, Italian wine, regional traditions, and the tiny everyday quirks that make life abroad fun, confusing, and worth sharing. We explore Italy one region at a time and bring all that knowledge back to you.
Favorite International Travel Spot
Out of the 20 countries we’ve been to, we are anxiously awaiting our return to Italy and Argentina.
The tops bucket list destinations are: Spain, London and Australia.
Favorite U.S. Destinations
At the end of 2024, we’ve visited 42 states so far. Of all the states, our favorites are Montana, Alaska, South Dakota and Arizona.
Want to Work with us?
While we are full time digital nomads, we are able to take on a variety of projects and collaborations.
We are usually up for whatever you have in mind (except snakes – hard pass on snakes).
