Since I live in Brooklyn, the Hudson Valley has been one of my favorite areas to visit for a long while now! It’s so easy to plan a short escape here from the city, and I especially love going towards…
We all have our happy places! You know what I mean, those destinations that we like to escape to (either literally or in our imaginations) when life feels stressful. Below are some of mine! Watch this playlist of my happy…
I wouldn’t say I get homesick too often, but if I do it tends to be this time of year. When you call Brooklyn home, it’s hard not to pine away for autumn in New York even on an incredible…
Is there anywhere quite like Hong Kong? Dazzling is truly one of the best words I can think of to describe it. As soon as you step out on the streets, your senses are overwhelmed in the best way possible…
I’ve only been to Bologna once, but it left a huge impression. The first time I visited Bologna, it left a huge impression. At that point, I had been to the great Italian cities of Rome, Florence, and Venice. I’d…
I’ve spent 25+ years traveling all over the world, and I still encounter places that surprise me! Whether it’s visiting somewhere smaller that’s absolutely oozing with charm (think a B-side city) or a destination where my preconceived notions were totally…
When it comes to historic places to visit in the U.S.A., plenty of places spring to mind. While our history may be young compared to our European, African, and Asian counterparts, what we lack in years, we make up for…
Did you know that the U.S. National Park Service is divided into different types of parks? They’re known as official units, and the National Parks (like Yellowstone or the Grand Canyon) usually get the most press. Today, however, I thought…
Fun fact – there are over 400 places that are part of the US National Park System and not every unit has “National Park” in the name. When it comes to the country’s coastal areas, they’re often referred to as…
"Second" or "B-side city" refers to a destination often less well-known than its bigger counterpart in the same region or country. However, in my travels, I have enjoyed visiting quite a few that deserve all the love and attention. Here is my list…