Posts in Category: New England | Top Ten Travel List

The Best Breakfast Spot in Newport: Corner Cafe

Mike and I were looking for a great place for breakfast this weekend before exploring Newport. We have been driving out to this beautiful city frequently since moving to nearby Fall River, MA which ...

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, ...

Sweet Treats at Cupcake Charlie’s

I decided to try out a specialty cupcake shop in Plymouth called Cupcake Charlie’s. The shop is located in the popular waterfront area and is one of the top reviewed places in town. I am not a ...

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 ...

Ice skating in Providence, Rhode Island: Better than Boston’s Frog Pond

Providence offers a number of fun ways to beat the winter blues. Winter sports are a great way to get outside and burn some calories, plus skating really warms you up. I have been skating for ...

Mediterraneo Caffe – Providence, Rhode Island

Update: This restaurant has closed. That being said, Providence Federal hill neighborhood offers many authentic Italian restaurants. One of my favorites is Andino’s – their seasonal ...

Kitzhof Inn – West Dover, Vermont

Update: After living in New England for several years, I wrote a comprehensive guide on the best things to do. This is such a wonderful area of the country with a perfect 4 season climate. The mix ...

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 ...

Jerry Remy’s Sports Bar & Grill; A great place to watch a game!

Update: Unfortunately, both the Fall River and Boston location of Jerry Remy’s have closed! Fall River is still worthy of a visit for the historical significance alone. If you find yourself ...

My Favorite Touristy Hiking Destinations

Update: I’ve done so much more hiking since originally writing this article. A few other fantastic hiking destinations I’ve lived in recently include: Flagstaff (a gorgeous 4 season ...