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Founders Inn and Spa – Virginia Beach, Virginia

Mike and I decided to take a mini trip to Virginia Beach from Massachusetts as the long winter had us craving a bit of sunshine. The drive was super long (over 10 hours) and we were exhausted when ...

The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center

The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center is a top rated aquarium located just a quick drive from the beach. It is a great daytime destination for anyone vacationing in the area as it is ...

A Picturesque Cruise along the Virginia Beach Boardwalk

Mike and I recently took a vacation to Virginia Beach. It was a long drive from Boston, but we loved the beautiful beachfront biking path. The 3 mile long Virginia Beach boardwalk features a ...

Pilgrim Memorial State Park & the Plymouth Waterfront

Last weekend, Mike and I decided to take a drive over to Plymouth for a stroll along the waterfront. This was our first time back in several years, so we decided to head over to explore some history ...

Fall River Heritage State Park: Fantastic Views of the Taunton River

As a resident of Fall River for the past few years, I have regularly used the beautiful boardwalk at Fall River Heritage State Park for my 5k training. I can jog right over from my apartment and ...

Copicut Woods – A Rustic Escape in Fall River, Massachusetts

We have been visiting a lot of the local preserves and parks around southeast Massachusetts since moving to Fall River. One of our favorites is Myles Standish State Park in Carver. Sometimes, when ...

Jamestown Island, Rhode Island: The Search for Sea Glass

Newport, Rhode Island is one of my favorite quick getaways from Southeast Massachusetts. There is lots of history to explore, wonderful local restaurants, and beautiful beaches. On a recent cruise, ...

Myles Standish State Forest – Hiking in Southeast Massachusetts

Myles Standish State Forest is a large & beautiful state forest located in Southeastern Massachusetts, about 45 minutes south of Boston, in the towns of Plymouth and Carver. There are plenty of ...

Islesboro, Maine: A Peaceful Retreat Away from the Mainland

Islesboro, a tiny island located off the coast of Maine, is only accessible via ferry from Lincolnville, Maine. I had the very unique opportunity to live in this popular summer colony a few years ...

Southern California Beaches: The Best Beaches of LA & Orange County

Update: I’ve explored a lot more in Southern California since initially writing this post. Please check out my Socal tourist vacation guide for more info on the best beaches, mountain hiking ...