“Did nobody ever tell you grapes are better in September?“ -James Marriott Are you looking for the best things to do in Naples, NY? You’re in for a treat…and not just the grape pies for which the town is known….
10 Things I Learned On My First Trip to Paris
“April in Paris, this is a feelingThat no one can ever reprise” -Count Basie, Ella Fitzgerald, and Louis Armstrong (Written by ernon Duke / E.y. Harburg) I have to say, I was a bit nervous before my first trip to…
Five Best Things to Do in Monterey, CA
My indiscreet heart, how it longs for the sweetheartThat I left in old Monterey -Frank Sinatra (Written by Mabel Wayne & Billy Rose) If you love scenic views and sea creatures then you’ll want to visit Monterey, California! The best…
7 Rooftop Bars in Brooklyn to Visit This Summer
On the roof, it’s peaceful as can beAnd there the world below can’t bother me -The Drifters (written by Carole King and Gerry Goffin) I’m going to argue that rooftop bars in Brooklyn are better than in Manhattan. While rooftop…
12 Useful Things to Pack for a Cruise
Where the ocean meets the skyI’ll be sailin’ -Rod Stewart Whether you are headed to the Caribbean or Alaska, there are some useful things to pack for a cruise that you’ll want to bring! If you’re wondering what to pack…
7 Best Irish Pubs in NYC at Which to Grab a Pint
So whether you sing or pull a pint, you’ll always have a job‘Cause wherever you go around the world, you’ll find an Irish pub -The High Kings If you’re looking for Irish pubs in NYC, you can find one on…
Iceland Ring Road Itinerary: An Epic 12-Day Road Trip in Iceland
“The problem with driving around Iceland is that you’re basically confronted by a new soul-enriching, breath-taking, life-affirming natural sight every five goddamn minutes. It’s totally exhausting.“ – Stephen Markley This Iceland Ring Road itinerary was actually two years in the…
10 Best Christmas Bars and Restaurants in NYC
“I don’t know if there’ll be snowBut have a cup of cheer” -Johnny Marks It’s my favorite time of the year! Christmas in NYC is truly special. The lights, the music, the decorations…everything just gives NYC an extra glimmer during…
Five Ways to Save Money in Iceland
“Travel because money returns; time doesn’t.” -Anonymous One of the most common things I heard when planning my first trip to Iceland was how expensive the country is. While this may be true, there are ways to save money when…
15 Things I Learned on My First Trip to Iceland
“In Iceland, the weather is the biggest character you deal with every day. There’s nothing more relevant in your life than what kind of weather it is.” – Baltasar Kormakur You’ve seen it on the Gram, on Pinterest, on Game…
How to Spend One Day in Boston, MA
“She said I think I’ll go to Boston” -Augustana Honest opinion: I love Boston. Maybe it’s all the brownstones and cute alleyways. Maybe it’s how clean the T trains are compared to New York City’s MTA. Or perhaps it’s the…
Things to Do in Sandwich, MA: Cape Cod’s Oldest Town
“If you’re fond of sand dunes and salty air Quaint little villages here and there You’re sure to fall in love with old Cape Cod” -C. Rothrock / A. Jeffrey / M. Yakus [Sung by Patti Page] I recently visited…
