• Home
  • About Me
  • Destinations
    • United States
      • New York City
      • Upstate New York
      • Massachusetts
      • Maine
      • Vermont
      • California
    • United Kingdom
      • Scotland
      • England
    • Iceland
    • France
    • Ireland
    • Mexico
    • Switzerland
  • Itineraries
    • One Day
    • Two Day
    • Weekend
    • 3-5 Days
    • 10+ Days
  • Bookish Travel
  • Other Posts
    • Guides and Tips
    • Food and Drink
    • Things to Do
    • Things to Pack
    • Things I’ve Learned
  • Contact

Rambles with Rachel

12 Fun Winter Date Ideas in NYC

January 28, 2026

12 Fun Winter Date Ideas in NYC

15 Awesome Things to Do on the Dingle Peninsula, Ireland

June 1, 2025

15 Awesome Things to Do on the Dingle Peninsula, Ireland

The rolling green fields atop ocean cliffs on a sunny day on the Dingle Peninsula.
Fun Fall Things to Do in Sleepy Hollow, NY

August 18, 2024

Fun Fall Things to Do in Sleepy Hollow, NY

The Best Things to Do in NYC on a Rainy Day

April 6, 2024

The Best Things to Do in NYC on a Rainy Day

Rachel stands in Times Square on a rainy day in NYC, in a yellow raincoat, holding a large umbrella with polka dots.
The Best Things to Do in Naples, NY

September 22, 2023

The Best Things to Do in Naples, NY

Rachel stands with her back to the camera looking at a cascading waterfall in Naples, NY.
Five Best Things to Do in Monterey, CA

June 25, 2023

Five Best Things to Do in Monterey, CA

Orange California poppies grow along the water of Monterey Bay.
Things to Do in Sandwich, MA: Cape Cod’s Oldest Town

July 30, 2022

Things to Do in Sandwich, MA: Cape Cod’s Oldest Town

Rachel stands in a pink dress, on a jetty at sunset looking across Cape Cod Bay
Cheap Things to Do in NYC This Summer

July 14, 2022

Cheap Things to Do in NYC This Summer

People skate counter-clockwise around Wollman Rink in Central Park.
Best Free Things to Do in NYC This Summer

June 8, 2022

Best Free Things to Do in NYC This Summer

Things to Do in Acadia National Park

April 5, 2022

Things to Do in Acadia National Park

Blue ocean water along the rocky coastline of Acadia National Park in Maine.
Things to Do Around Inverness, Scotland

March 5, 2022

Things to Do Around Inverness, Scotland

Looking through green branches and red berries, the remains of Urquart Castle sits on the shores of Loch Ness, where a white boat cruises along the lake.
7 Witchy Things to Do in Salem, MA

November 22, 2021

7 Witchy Things to Do in Salem, MA

Rachel facing away from the camera and toward a large colonial house, with pumpkins and hay bales on either side of the front door.
  • 1
  • 2
  • Next →

The Nitty Gritty

  • Privacy Policy
  • Affiliate Disclaimer

Join the List

Connect

Want to watch the sunset from a free rooftop in Br Want to watch the sunset from a free rooftop in Brooklyn?
The Time Out Market building in Dumbo is the perfect spot. You can grab drinks or food as you gaze at the Manhattan skyline.
.
.
.
#nycsunset #nyc #brooklyn #summerinthecity #brooklynbridge #manhattanview #manhattanskyline  #timeoutnewyork #brooklynrooftop #summernights
What’s a piece of art that you’ve always looked fo What’s a piece of art that you’ve always looked forward to seeing?
One of mine was one of the bronze casts of “The Little Fourteen-Year-Old Dancer” by Degas. The original wax sculpture was of Marie van Goethem, a Belgian ballet student at the Paris Opera House. Degas said he wanted to capture a girl who dreamed of an “illustrious life” as a dancer.
Swipe to see me going back to my roots! 🩰
How has travel changed your outlook? For me it’s a How has travel changed your outlook? For me it’s a reminder that not everywhere is all about “the grind”. It’s okay to slow down and do things simply for the joy of it, like reading a book in the park, or sitting at a sidewalk table in Paris drinking a glass of rosé.
.
.
.
#paris #parisfrance #parislover #parislife #lavieenrose #audreyhepburn #travelgram #travelblogger #travelmore #seetheworld #changeyouroutlook
*Happee Birthdae Harry* Who else wishes they could *Happee Birthdae Harry*
Who else wishes they could be gifted a snowy owl from Diagon Alley on their birthday?? 🙋‍♀️🦉✨
.
.
.
#july31st #happeebirthdaeharry #hedwig #harrypotterfan #diagonalley #edinburgh #victoriastreet #victoriastreetedinburgh
Did you catch yesterday’s Story Time Saturday abou Did you catch yesterday’s Story Time Saturday about Emily Roebling and the Brooklyn Bridge? Can you imagine being the first person to cross it?
.
.
.
#nyc #brooklynbridge #nycgoldenhour #emilyroebling #nycsights #nychistory #womeninscience
Follow on Instagram

Copyright © 2026 Rambles with Rachel · Theme by 17th Avenue