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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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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.

Coral colored cocktail displayed in a vintage coupe glass, garnished with a yellow flower and sitting on a white fence rail with a palm tree and tropical plants in the background
Coral colored cocktail displayed in a vintage coupe glass, garnished with a yellow flower and sitting on a white fence rail with a palm tree and tropical plants in the background

Drink

May 19, 2022

Tango Cocktail

Tango Cocktail

Hot days call for cold drinks! This 3-ingredient Tango Cocktail recipe combines Gin, passion fruit and grapefruit for a cool, tropical sip poured quickly into your glass.

Top down view of a red cocktail in a glass filled with ice and garnished with a sprig of basil, sitting on a round white saucer on top of a round straw placemat
Top down view of a red cocktail in a glass filled with ice and garnished with a sprig of basil, sitting on a round white saucer on top of a round straw placemat

Drink

May 12, 2022

Strawberry Basil Margarita

Strawberry Basil Margarita

Fresh strawberries and basil come together in this refreshing Strawberry Basil Margarita recipe that will have you making it on repeat!

A pastel sunrise sky above the Atlantic Ocean
A pastel sunrise sky above the Atlantic Ocean

Learn

May 10, 2022

You Are So Much More!

You Are So Much More!

Some empowering words from author Cyndie Spiegel to remind you just how amazing you really are!

A yellow Gin cocktail displayed in a vintage coupe glass with a small red rose at the base of the glass and a vase of colorful flowers in the background
A yellow Gin cocktail displayed in a vintage coupe glass with a small red rose at the base of the glass and a vase of colorful flowers in the background

Drink

May 9, 2022

Royal Hawaiian

Royal Hawaiian

Transport yourself to the islands with this tropical Royal Hawaiian cocktail recipe that’s super easy to make and packs a big beachy punch!

A bright coral-colored cocktail displayed in a wine glass, garnished with a decorative orange twist, and sitting in front of a large green fern
A bright coral-colored cocktail displayed in a wine glass, garnished with a decorative orange twist, and sitting in front of a large green fern

Drink

April 28, 2022

Rosetta

Rosetta

Orange and orange and orange, oh my! This Rosetta cocktail recipe combines Vodka with all things orange in this citrus-forward tipple that’s as pretty to look at as it is tasty to drink!

A full moon shining bright in the sky, half hidden by royal blue and pastel blue clouds
A full moon shining bright in the sky, half hidden by royal blue and pastel blue clouds

Learn

April 26, 2022

In What Phase of the Moon Do You Exist?

In What Phase of the Moon Do You Exist?

Contraction. Expansion. Balance. How the phases of the moon offer important lessons in trusting life’s perfect timing.

A dark brown-colored cocktail with a layer of white cream on top displayed in a small cordial glass
A dark brown-colored cocktail with a layer of white cream on top displayed in a small cordial glass

Drink

April 15, 2022

Rye Cappuccino

Rye Cappuccino

Rye Whiskey meets espresso in this delicious coffee cocktail that is sure to have you licking the glass and then asking for another!

The historical Harrington School one-room schoolhouse with green trees surrounding it and a blue sky above it
The historical Harrington School one-room schoolhouse with green trees surrounding it and a blue sky above it

Travel

April 11, 2022

St. Simons Island's Harrington School: Then & Now

St. Simons Island's Harrington School: Then & Now

The last remaining African American school on St. Simons Island, the Harrington School remains an important symbol of community and of Gullah-Geechee heritage.

A coral-colored Rum cocktail displayed in a hobnob cocktail glass filled with ice, garnished with a lime wheel, and sitting on two wooden coasters stacked on top of one another
A coral-colored Rum cocktail displayed in a hobnob cocktail glass filled with ice, garnished with a lime wheel, and sitting on two wooden coasters stacked on top of one another

Drink

April 5, 2022

Patio Weather

Patio Weather

Rum, ginger and mango, oh my! This sweet and spicy cocktail makes a tasty accompaniment to those lovely Springtime afternoons and evenings spent cocktailing on the patio.

Yellow and coral sunset over Sidney Lanier Bridge in St. Simons Island, Georgia
Yellow and coral sunset over Sidney Lanier Bridge in St. Simons Island, Georgia

Learn

April 4, 2022

Let Us Pray for Ukraine

Let Us Pray for Ukraine

As the horrors continue to unfold in Ukraine, let us continue to pray for peace, for humanity, and for an end to this senseless war.

A pale yellow cocktail displayed in a vintage coupe glass, garnished with a lime wheel
A pale yellow cocktail displayed in a vintage coupe glass, garnished with a lime wheel

Drink

March 29, 2022

Hemingway Daiquiri

Hemingway Daiquiri

A brief look at the Hemingway Daiquiri history, the story of who invented this famous classic cocktail and where, and how the Hemingway Daiquiri recipe has evolved since it was first created.

Looking up at skyscrapers along Billionaire’s Row in Manhattan with the Columbus Circle Globe in the foreground
Looking up at skyscrapers along Billionaire’s Row in Manhattan with the Columbus Circle Globe in the foreground

Travel

March 24, 2022

Billionaire’s Row and the Evolution of Manhattan’s Skyline

Billionaire’s Row and the Evolution of Manhattan’s Skyline

Now dubbed Billionaire’s Row, 57th Street in New York City houses the world’s tallest residential building in the world and some of the most expensive real estate on the planet.

A macro view of green Sugo Palm plant leaves unfurling
A macro view of green Sugo Palm plant leaves unfurling

Learn

March 17, 2022

Why Do We Wear Green on St. Patrick's Day?

Why Do We Wear Green on St. Patrick's Day?

What happens if you don’t wear green on St. Patrick’s Day? The folklore explained!

Dark storm clouds hovering above a golden yellow and brick orange sunset over the Sidney Lanier Bridge in St. Simons Island, Georgia
Dark storm clouds hovering above a golden yellow and brick orange sunset over the Sidney Lanier Bridge in St. Simons Island, Georgia

Learn

March 14, 2022

War and Peace: A World in Conflict

War and Peace: A World in Conflict

As Russia continues its cruel, inhumane, and unjustified attack on Ukraine, how do we reconcile our personal reality with the reality of what’s happening in the world today?

Irish Coffee cocktail displayed in a clear glass coffee mug, topped with whipped cream, and sitting on a metal coaster with a stack of cocktail books in the background
Irish Coffee cocktail displayed in a clear glass coffee mug, topped with whipped cream, and sitting on a metal coaster with a stack of cocktail books in the background

Drink

March 10, 2022

Joe Sheridan’s Original Irish Coffee

Joe Sheridan’s Original Irish Coffee

Nothing says St. Patrick’s Day quite like a tasty Irish Coffee, and the story behind how the original Irish Coffee recipe came to be is one every Irish Whiskey lover should know.

A painterly, brushstroke-like, pink, orange, yellow and blue sunset over the Sidney Lanier Bridge in St. Simons Island, Georgia
A painterly, brushstroke-like, pink, orange, yellow and blue sunset over the Sidney Lanier Bridge in St. Simons Island, Georgia

Learn

March 8, 2022

Happy International Women’s Day

Happy International Women’s Day

Celebrating the badass women both in my life and in the world who are fighting for equality and who won’t stop until there’s change.

A translucent brick orange-colored cocktail displayed in a vintage Brandy snifter, sitting on a round brass coaster and resting on top of a brown leather trunk
A translucent brick orange-colored cocktail displayed in a vintage Brandy snifter, sitting on a round brass coaster and resting on top of a brown leather trunk

Drink

February 28, 2022

Waffle Iron

Waffle Iron

The nutty sweetness of Italy’s most famous hazelnut liqueur pairs beautifully with Whiskey in this Frangelico cocktail recipe.

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