Many associate New York state with the bright lights of Times Square or mountainous regions like the Adirondacks or Catskills, but one of New York’s best kept secrets is in Oneida County. Sylvan Beach is a tiny beach town with a big personality; there are so many fun things to do in this part of …
Everyone has a different grasp on what constitutes as having really “seen” or “been to” a place. While I never had stringent rules, I always said as long as you buy something, eat something, converse with someone, and leave the area of transport (i.e. a train or bus station, or an airport), then who’s to …
When it comes to travel nightmares, losing your passport abroad is easily one of the worst-case-scenarios imaginable. I had a close call in Bulgaria (I dropped my passport in the lobby of my hostel, only to realize it was missing several hours later. Luckily, the front desk had it!), so I decided I would always …
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When planning a trip to Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, and Chile, I knew I wanted to take advantage of a long layover somewhere in Central America on my way down. Copa Airlines offers an extended layover program in Panama City, and since they had the best flight options, that’s the route I decided to take. I …
If you’re headed to NYC with your girls, you might feel overwhelmed in trying to decide where to grab a bite. New York has over 6,000 restaurants, and some are simply better equipped for large groups than others. After dining at so many spots around New York, these are my top restaurant picks for a …
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In all frankness, i went to Grand Rapids with minimal culinary expectations. This worked out in my favor, because after just two short days there, I was completely blown away by how great some of the food was. Grand Rapids quickly became one of my favorite culinary cities in the US, much thanks to the …
Grand Rapids is a fun, vibrant city in Michigan that can easily be explored in just a few short days. While it’s typically considered a conservative city, there’s no shortage of an uptick in progressive businesses. Some of the most notable of those are women-owned, from breweries to restaurants to second-hand clothing shops. I visited …
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If you’re looking for a perfect getaway for a long weekend, I’d put Traverse City right to the top of that list. While the city is fairly small, it offers a large variety of things to do, and three days is a perfect amount of time to spend here. Here’s how to spend an amazing …
Every year, hundreds of thousands of merpersons and fellow sea critters gather in Coney Island for the annual Mermaid Parade. This year, the Mermaid Parade is held on Saturday, June 17th, 2023, but whatever year you happen to read this on, know it’s the Saturday before Father’s Day. Coney Island’s Mermaid Parade is, in my …
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If you find yourself in Michigan anytime soon, and you’re looking for a culinary escape, Traverse City should be at the top of that list. I had no idea what to expect when visiting Traverse City, but after just a few short days there, I was already pining for my return, not only because of …