If you've ever watched Below Deck Mediterranean Season 7 and thought "I need to be on that yacht," you're not alone. The 164-foot motor yacht Home became an instant icon when she cruised into Grand Harbour Marina in Malta, and honestly? The hype is deserved. Built by Dutch shipyard Heesen, Home isn't just another superyacht. … Continue reading Malta’s Minimalist Masterpiece: Step Inside Yacht ‘Home’

Must be 21 and over. Please drink responsibly. Ralph Ellison’s Invisible Man stays sharp and heavy and weirdly tender all at once. Pair it with Ethiopia Yirgacheffe Light-to-Medium Roast as the morning companion. Why Ethiopia Yirgacheffe for Invisible Man Ethiopia's story is one of visibility against all odds. It's the only African nation never colonized, … Continue reading Invisible Man and Ethiopia Yirgacheffe

Must be 21 and over. Please drink responsibly. Two Stories, One Truth Wild Seed and The Color Purple don't just sit on shelves, they breathe, pulse, and demand you feel everything. Octavia Butler's Anyanwu shape-shifts across centuries, chasing freedom from Doro's immortal manipulation. Alice Walker's Celie scrawls letters to God, surviving brutal patriarchy in the … Continue reading The Ultimate Pairing: Wild Seed x The Color Purple + Hibiscus Berry Tea

February is here, and you know what that means: it's time to curl up with something thought-provoking, soul-stirring, and absolutely unputdownable. This month, we're pairing Ayana Gray's I, Medusa with two beverages that'll take you on a sensory journey: the rich, smooth Bali Blue coffee from FB Roasters and the vibrant, floral Hibiscus Berry tea … Continue reading February Books & Brew: I, Medusa + Bali Blue & Hibiscus Berry Pairing

Must be 21 and over Please drink responsibly Some drinks ask you to sit down. To slow down. To actually feel something. The Coffee Negroni is one of those drinks, bitter, bold, and a little bit dangerous. Pair it with James Baldwin's Giovanni's Room, and you've got yourself an evening that refuses to let you … Continue reading The Perfect Coffee Negroni

Some journeys are more than trips. They're transformations. They're escapes that reshape how you see the world: and yourself. Sailing Split and the Dalmatian Coast aboard the Parsifal III is exactly that kind of adventure. And if you're looking for the perfect book to match the magnitude of this experience, look no further than Alexandre … Continue reading Thursday Journey: Sailing Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast on the Parsifal III

Some books don't just sit on your shelf: they sit with you. They press into your chest a little. Make you stop mid-sip and stare out the window. The Souls of Black Folk by W.E.B. Du Bois is one of those books, and if you're going to sit with it this morning, you need a … Continue reading Breakfast Blend Morning Cup

Must be 21 and over. Please drink responsibly Some books demand you sit with them. Really sit, not scroll, not half-listen to an audiobook while doing dishes. The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead is one of those books. It's heavy, haunting, and deeply human. And if you're going to read a story about Cora's journey … Continue reading The Santos Exchange Espresso Old Fashioned

Mediterranean light wind salt air Menorca in view Parsifal III under sail slow down look out pack book A E Backus and His Heritage by Olive Dame Peterson The Yacht That Made Sailing Famous Parsifal III big sailing yacht clean lines fast calm crew run days smooth Perini Navi build Rémi Tessier interiors space light … Continue reading Wednesday Journey: Sailing Menorca on the Parsifal III