Blue Hills is one of the most beautiful places to hike in New England. This 7000 acre urban oasis, located just 10 miles outside of Boston, is an amazing place to visit any time of year. Autumn is a particularly scenic time of the year for hiking, especially during peak fall foliage. If you find ...

What better way to take in the beauty of the Massachusetts fall season than biking along Boston’s scenic, tree-lined Minuteman Bikeway. This scenic 10.5 mile paved path passes through 4 different beautiful cities, all known for their spectacular fall foliage. The path, which runs along the ...

After watching a “Halloween Crazier” special on the Travel Channel, Mike & I knew we had to make a trip over to Roger Williams Park Zoo in Providence, Rhode Island for the annual Jack O’Lantern Spectacular Event. This amazing artistic event held every October features over ...

Plymouth County, Massachusetts is hands down one of the most haunted places in the US. As a result, the spooky city has been featured on many ghost hunting shows. Plymouth is one of the oldest towns in the US. Leyden Street claims the title of the oldest continuously used street in the US. First ...

Mike surprised me this year with a relaxing birthday trip to the Catskill Mountains (what a great idea!). Located in the southeastern section of Upstate New York, this tranquil mountain region is the perfect escape from New York City’s crowds, congestion, and pollution. Mike booked 3 nights ...

The White Mountains National Forest is most well known for being home to Mt. Washington, the highest mountain in the Northeast (6288 ft) and one of the windiest places on Earth (wind speeds reached 231 miles per hour back in 1934). The area is very popular for recreational activities, especially ...

Fall River, the 8th largest city in Massachusetts, offers plenty of interesting attractions for history buffs. Located just an hour outside of Boston, and a half hour from Providence, Fall River is the ideal destination for a day trip for those living or traveling near either of these 2 ...

Providence, the largest city in Rhode Island, is the ideal destination for a summer or winter vacation. Located only an hour and a half from Boston, a weekend trip is easily accessible. Great local Italian restaurants, boutique shopping, and a plethora of outdoor recreation opportunities await you ...

Giacomo’s is the perfect Boston Italian restaurant for date night or catching up with friends. After hearing nothing but fantastic reviews, Mike and I figured we needed to try it out for ourselves as we love Italian food. It was recently rated as one of the 20 best Italian restaurants in the ...

On our second visit to Blue Hills Reservation, a beautiful 7000 acre hiking oasis in Milton Massachusetts, we decided to hike the popular “Red Loop Trail.” This scenic trek takes you to an observation tower with great views of the city. Blue Hills is one of the best hiking destinations ...