Category: Northeast

  • Bear Mountain Hike: An Outdoor Paradise One Hour from NYC

    Bear Mountain Hike: An Outdoor Paradise One Hour from NYC

    A little throwback to one of our favorite outdoor activities near NYC, the Bear Mountain Hike. If you are looking for something to do near the city, go hike Bear Mountain and then head to the Oktoberfest nearby the last few weekends in September and the first weekend in October.…

  • The Ultimate First-Timers Guide to New York City

    The Ultimate First-Timers Guide to New York City

    Growing up in the Midwest, I had all the classic thoughts about the Big Apple. Watching the New York skyline on TV and in movies hundreds of times made me curious and a little intimidated. My first time in New York City wasn’t until I was 26 years old. We…

  • Clinton Hill, Brooklyn: A Neighborhood Guide

    Clinton Hill, Brooklyn: A Neighborhood Guide

    A list of our favorite places to eat, drink and wander in Clinton Hill, Brooklyn.

  • The Best Leaf Peeping: A New England Fall Road Trip

    The Best Leaf Peeping: A New England Fall Road Trip

    It is officially that time of the year. People start closing their windows, the sunsets are earlier and earlier and the leaves change to all kinds of beautiful colors. There are so many incredible places in the United States to enjoy the fall colors (also known as leaf peeping), but…

  • Plan A Perfect Boston Weekend Trip

    Plan A Perfect Boston Weekend Trip

    Everything you need to plan a Boston weekend adventure with a breakdown of neighborhoods, best hotels, and day trip options to see more of the northeast.

  • US Road Trips to Add to Your Bucket List

    US Road Trips to Add to Your Bucket List

    I have read many lists of the best US Road Trips. Many include the coastal highways, Route 66, Colorado’s Mountains and the Mississippi River, but I wanted to share our favorite US Road Trips because they are a little different and a bit less travelled. I truly believe that the…