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Selfie of Allie Albanese wearing a pink tank top and her hair in a pony tail, standing at the top of the green Wither Hills in Blenheim, New Zealand with a bright blue sky and green hills and trees in the backgroundSelfie of Allie Albanese wearing a pink tank top and her hair in a pony tail, standing at the top of the green Wither Hills in Blenheim, New Zealand with a bright blue sky and green hills and trees in the background

Hi, I'm Allie!

Thank you for joining me here at Parched Around the World, a lifestyle and travel website with storytelling at its heart. I’m so happy to have you, and I can’t wait to eat, drink, and travel the world together as we learn about the people, places, and things that feed our minds, bodies, and souls!

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Blue drink displayed in a brandy snifter glass filled with ice, garnished with a maraschino cherry and a pineapple wedge on a cocktail pick
Blue drink displayed in a brandy snifter glass filled with ice, garnished with a maraschino cherry and a pineapple wedge on a cocktail pick

Drink

September 15, 2022

Blue Hawaiian Cocktail

Blue Hawaiian Cocktail

A classic cocktail with Blue Curaçao as the star of the show, this fruity and delicious Rum cocktail will have you feeling all the island vibes!

The view looking west across the Brooklyn Bridge with the World Trade Center in the background
The view looking west across the Brooklyn Bridge with the World Trade Center in the background

Travel

September 12, 2022

10 Fun Facts About NYC's Iconic Brooklyn Bridge

10 Fun Facts About NYC's Iconic Brooklyn Bridge

The Brooklyn Bridge may be one of the Big Apple’s most famous landmarks, but these lesser known facts about this iconic bridge might surprise you!

Pink cocktail garnished with a lime wheel
Pink cocktail garnished with a lime wheel

Drink

September 8, 2022

Coconut Guava Margarita

Coconut Guava Margarita

Guava, coconut, lime, and Tequila make for a delicious combination in this super fresh Coconut Guava Margarita recipe that you can whip up at home!

Blue cocktail displayed in a rocks glass filled with crushed ice garnished with a maraschino cherry and a pineapple wedge
Blue cocktail displayed in a rocks glass filled with crushed ice garnished with a maraschino cherry and a pineapple wedge

Drink

August 29, 2022

Blue Hawaii Cocktail

Blue Hawaii Cocktail

Gorgeously azure in color and deliciously citrus-forward in flavor, this classic cocktail made with Blue Curaçao, Vodka, and Rum is light, refreshing, and begs to be sipped on a sunny day by the pool.

An external view of Little Island, NYC’s newest public park located on the city’s West Side waterfront
An external view of Little Island, NYC’s newest public park located on the city’s West Side waterfront

Travel

August 25, 2022

Little Island New York: Everything You Need to Know About NYC's Newest Public Park

Little Island New York: Everything You Need to Know About NYC's Newest Public Park

Ticket info, hours, location, and more, here are all the details you need to plan a visit to Little Island NYC, the Big Apple’s newest public park located on the city’s West Side waterfront.

A pale yellow cocktail displayed in a Collins glass, garnished with cucumber and mint
A pale yellow cocktail displayed in a Collins glass, garnished with cucumber and mint

Drink

August 19, 2022

Cucumber Mint Collins

Cucumber Mint Collins

Add a twist to your classic Tom Collins! Cucumber and mint provide a refreshing touch in this summer drink that will cool you off and have you coming back for more.

A red cocktail displayed in a Nick and Nora glass, garnished with fresh guava
A red cocktail displayed in a Nick and Nora glass, garnished with fresh guava

Drink

August 10, 2022

Guava Time

Guava Time

Fresh guava meets guava nectar in this Rum-based cocktail that’s tropical, fruity, and oh so pretty!

Jane’s Carousel in Brooklyn Bridge Park looking west towards Manhattan with the Brooklyn Bridge and Word Trade Center in the background
Jane’s Carousel in Brooklyn Bridge Park looking west towards Manhattan with the Brooklyn Bridge and Word Trade Center in the background

Travel

August 7, 2022

The History Behind Jane's Carousel and How It Found Its Home in Brooklyn

The History Behind Jane's Carousel and How It Found Its Home in Brooklyn

Located in Brooklyn Bridge Park along the East River waterfront, Jane’s Carousel offers stunning views of downtown Manhattan with a bit of craftsmanship and history rolled into one.

An orange-colored cocktail displayed in a rocks, garnished with basil and a peach slice
An orange-colored cocktail displayed in a rocks, garnished with basil and a peach slice

Drink

August 3, 2022

Peach Bourbon Basil Smash

Peach Bourbon Basil Smash

What’s better than an icy cold Smash drink on a hot summer day? A Whiskey Smash cocktail that combines peach and basil for a refreshing Smash cocktail recipe you’ll be reaching for all season long!

A peach-colored cocktail displayed in a pale pink vintage glass, garnished with a peach slice
A peach-colored cocktail displayed in a pale pink vintage glass, garnished with a peach slice

Drink

July 20, 2022

Bellini

Bellini

What’s the story behind the famous peach Bellini cocktail? Get the scoop on this Italian classic along with a Bellini recipe that will have you popping Prosecco all summer long!

The sun setting over the ocean set against a fiery orange sky
The sun setting over the ocean set against a fiery orange sky

Learn

July 16, 2022

Are You Ready to be Found?

Are You Ready to be Found?

Whether you’re hiding behind fear, self-doubt, worry or something more, let these words from Zanna Keithley serve as encouragement to step out from behind the shadows so that what you want can find its way to you.

A white-colored cocktail displayed in a glass filled with ice, garnished with mint and a lime twist
A white-colored cocktail displayed in a glass filled with ice, garnished with mint and a lime twist

Drink

July 12, 2022

Coconut Lime Mojito

Coconut Lime Mojito

What tastes better than mint, coconut and lime? Mint, lime and coconut in a yummy Coconut Mojito! This Coconut Rum Mojito recipe whips up quickly and goes down easily.

A bright pink cocktail displayed in a rocks glass, garnished with mint and blueberries
A bright pink cocktail displayed in a rocks glass, garnished with mint and blueberries

Drink

July 2, 2022

Watermelon Blueberry Margarita

Watermelon Blueberry Margarita

Spice up your 4th of July BBQs with this patriotic red, white and blue cocktail! This Watermelon Margarita is a perfect July 4th recipe and one that will keep you cool and refreshed all summer long.

A coral colored cocktail displayed in a vintage coupe glass, garnished with a pineapple frond
A coral colored cocktail displayed in a vintage coupe glass, garnished with a pineapple frond

Drink

June 22, 2022

Coconut Guavatini

Coconut Guavatini

Coconut water + guava nectar + Rum = guava cocktail perfection in this Coconut Guava Martini that will have you feeling all the island feels!

The World Trade Center as viewed from the Gardens of Remembrance in The Battery, with pink and purple flowers in the foreground
The World Trade Center as viewed from the Gardens of Remembrance in The Battery, with pink and purple flowers in the foreground

Travel

June 18, 2022

The Battery NYC: What to See and Do in This Lower Manhattan Waterfront Park

The Battery NYC: What to See and Do in This Lower Manhattan Waterfront Park

From honoring the those who lost their lives on 9/11 to taking a ride on the SeaGlass Carousel to catching a glimpse of Lady Liberty herself, here is a list of everything to see and do when visiting The Battery in New York City.

A yellow cocktail displayed in a blue wine glass, garnished with a lemon twist
A yellow cocktail displayed in a blue wine glass, garnished with a lemon twist

Drink

June 13, 2022

French Lillet Spritz

French Lillet Spritz

Take your Lillet Spritz to the next level with this French 75-inspired Lillet cocktail! Lillet Blanc is the star of this easy drinking, refreshing summer sipper that will cool you off and keep you hydrated all season long.

A red-colored cocktail displayed in a rocks glass filled with ice, garnished with a whole strawberry
A red-colored cocktail displayed in a rocks glass filled with ice, garnished with a whole strawberry

Drink

June 1, 2022

Strawberry Ginger Cooler

Strawberry Ginger Cooler

Everything’s better with berries! And strawberry season is the perfect time to add some extra fruitiness to your tipples. Great for summer BBQs and outdoor entertaining, this Strawberry Ginger Cooler is one cocktail you’ll be sipping all season long!

American flag flying at half staff
American flag flying at half staff

Learn

May 28, 2022

Uvalde

Uvalde

A gripping poem by Michael Albanese in the wake of the horror that transpired in Uvalde, Texas. Let us always remember their names.

A fuchsia cocktail displayed in a rocks glass, garnished with blueberries and basil
A fuchsia cocktail displayed in a rocks glass, garnished with blueberries and basil

Drink

May 27, 2022

Blueberry Basil Spritz

Blueberry Basil Spritz

Elevate your basic Vodka Soda with this Blueberry Basil Spritz recipe that’s bright, refreshing and as tasty to drink as it is pretty to look at!

Grey storm clouds hovering above the Atlantic Ocean with a lone palm tree in the distance
Grey storm clouds hovering above the Atlantic Ocean with a lone palm tree in the distance

Learn

May 25, 2022

"I've Had Enough."

"I've Had Enough."

As the United States mourns the loss of 21 innocent lives in Uvalde, Texas, Golden State Warriors’ NBA Coach Steve Kerr expresses the heartbreak and outrage felt by Americans countrywide.

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