Jennifer and Mike's love of travel began decades ago—one of us jumping out of a plane at 1,200 feet as a young paratrooper discovering there had to be a better way to see the world, and the other backpacking through Europe with a friend and a dog-eared guidebook before cell phones and the Euro existed. Those early adventures sparked a lifelong passion for exploring new cultures, sharing meals, and connecting with people everywhere we go.

Since then, we’ve traveled across nearly 30 countries, lived abroad, and collected countless stories, flavors, and friendships along the way. We believe travel is like one long Italian dinner—where no one ages, conversations flow freely, and there’s always room for one more.