With eleven Finger Lakes to choose from, there’s no way I could single one out as my favorite. I grew up closest to Canandaigua Lake, always loved Cayuga Lake and Ithaca, and Seneca Lake holds a special spot in my heart. But Keuka Lake is the one I’ve spent the most time at. We have […]
When my sister invited me to New York City to celebrate her birthday, I knew I had to plan something special. For a girls’ getaway there are really only two options: spa treatments or desserts. And since it was a birthday, cake of some sort needed to be on the agenda. There’s never a bad way
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Nestled just two miles from downtown Boston and close to Cambridge lies Somerville, a quirky part of town gaining gastronomic respect. As hipsters move into the area, they’re bringing café culture and with it, independent coffeehouses, organic restaurants, and craft cocktails. Opening daily at 7:00, Union Square Donuts takes Boston’s doughnut-loving stereotype to the next level.
Seneca Lake will always have a special place in my heart, since it’s where my husband and I got engaged. Despite this connection, I hadn’t been back since then. As always, life gets busy and half-hearted excuses interrupt good intentions to return. With such a long hiatus between visits and such an exceptional set of
Lately, it seems I’ve gotten a lot of messages from readers who disagree with my opinions. I actually love these emails (who am I kidding? I love all emails!) because debating about travel is one of the things I enjoy most. More often than not, these passionate messages are from locals who love their home
Although Washington DC is a great American travel destination, it can be overwhelming to plan a visit. The city has more than fifty museums, monuments galore, over a dozen distinct districts, and hundreds of restaurants to choose from. Even if you don’t plan in advance, you’ll find plenty to do, but these simple tips will
I am the type of person who doesn’t notice anything around me unless I know what I’m looking for. I waltz right by interesting finds every day and have no idea what I’m missing. Even when I’m in far-flung places, I’m sure a lot of things slip past me. In an effort to get myself
I originally purchased my Amazon Kindle solely for travel: as much as I love the feel of physical books, it just isn’t practical to carry several books in my suitcase. I figured I’d “make do” with the Kindle while traveling to save valuable space and weight in my carry on. These days, I have my entire book collection with
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The only reason I went to Frigiliana was because I was curious. One of the pueblos blancos of Andalucia, this small white village was supposedly a must-see. I was positive this was true — after all, the entire country of Spain is enticing. Besides, I saw it listed online and in guidebooks. With only 10 days to
Thirty miles from Barcelona sits a whole different world. Montserrat is a mountain-top monastery situated against very unusual rock formations (the name Montserrat actually means “jagged (serrated) mountain” in Catalan). Though there’s plenty to do in the city itself, this easy day trip is one of the best things to do in Barcelona. There are
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