The best way to travel is by foot. On-the-ground guides and photographs of a New York native.
Part of my recent trip to Seattle included two nights and a day and a half San Juan Island, one of the islands about halfway between Vancouver and Seattle, and once were part of the disputed Great Britain/United States border. I had been told that the islands were so beautiful that they were a MUST-DO … Continue reading I Followed A San Juan Island Itinerary and Here’s How it Went
While spending the week in Seattle, I came across some things that I thought were definitely worth a visit due to their unique or fun nature! 1. Fremont Troll: this popular but creepy troll sculpture resides under the Aurora Bridge in the Fremont neighborhood and is actually gripping a real car in its troll hands! … Continue reading 8 Funky Things to Find in Seattle
Last month, I was in Seattle for a friends' wedding and during the week I was there, spent some time checking out some of the beautiful parks. Here are six parks I visited, and three that I wish I did! Washington Arboretum's Japanese Garden: a small enclosed garden with a pond with koi fish, benches, … Continue reading Best of Seattle Parks
Last week, my husband and I had our belated honeymoon in Mexico City! With a week to see as many sights as possible, I planned a weeklong itinerary that included museums, cultural and heritage sites, lots of food, and also some down time to rest. Much has been said about Mexico City, and rightly so. … Continue reading Three Tasty Mexico City Markets to Explore
Before January ends I wanted to do a recap of my 2017 and look ahead to a few fun things coming up in 2018! Inspired by Adventurous Kate and This Battered Suitcase who both did some great reflection posts, I put together a list of pretty much EVERYTHING that I did in 2017. It was … Continue reading 2017 Recap and Looking Forward to 2018
Groan... another food post?! About the Dominican Republic? Yes of course!! Maybe you missed the Dominican Food Week series (part 2 and part 3) from when I lived in Santo Domingo, but have no fear. I was back in June to visit friends and family and also attend a friends' wedding at a resort. It … Continue reading Eating my way through the Dominican Republic
My family spent a recent weekend in Saugerties, NY, inspired by the success of our trip two years ago to the same area. The Catskills are a convenient location to get to from the city area (especially with a car) and provide a respite from bustling city life. We relaxed in a rented cabin, and … Continue reading Relaxing in the Catskill Region
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