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Olde Mistick Village: A Picturesque New England Shopping Destination

Olde Mistick Village is a year-round 18th century style shopping village with 60 unique shops, restaurants, a movie theater, and more. Walking through this beautiful vintage shopping center gives ...

Vacation Spotlight: Lake Tahoe

One of my favorite vacation destinations, gorgeous Lake Tahoe on the California/Nevada border, offers a multitude of recreational activities no matter the season. I visited this area for the first ...

Delicious Pumpkin Ravlioli at Providence’s Pizzico Ristorante

UPDATE: This restaurant has been renamed Blackstone Oyster Bar. You will find a new oyster bar and a more updated dining room. Providence’s Italian scene rivals the north end of Boston. With ...

Zoo New England – The Franklin Park Zoo

Update: After living in Massachusetts for numerous years, I can say that my favorite zoo is actually Roger Williams in Providence. It’s relatively small at just 40 acres, but beautifully ...

10 Tips for Western Road Trips

Driving through the Western US is an amazing experience, although you need to be prepared for potential drawbacks. These include: long stretches of barren land, diverse and constantly changing ...

Vacation Spotlight: Niagara Falls

Niagara Falls is a fantastic place to take a summer roadtrip especially if you conveniently live within a reasonable 4-6 hour drive. Even though this is the busiest time of the year, you will be ...

Worcester Art Museum: An Impressive Massachusetts Gem

Worcester Art Museum, the second largest art museum in New England, is a gorgeous 4 floor facility which displays over 35,000 impressive works of art. It opened in 1898, making it one of the older ...

NU Cafe – Organic coffee & a Healthy Lunch in Worcester!

NU Cafe (update: it’s now NU Kitchen) is a wonderful place to sip an organic coffee, refuel with a real smoothie after a workout, or enjoy a healthy nutrient packed lunch. According to their ...

Hiking Hotspot: Camelback Mountain in Phoenix, Arizona

Camelback Mountain is a challenging, yet iconic hike in Phoenix. At 2704 feet, it is the highest mountain in the city, so the climb up (esp in the desert heat) is pretty rough. Because of the ...

Lincoln Woods State Park: A Rhode Island Gem

Lincoln Woods State Park is a beautiful Rhode Island state park located just a short drive from Providence (~20min). Summer activities include: hiking, jogging, fishing, picnicking, and swimming at ...