Last weekend I traveled to Champlain Valley, Vermont to report on the arts and culture scene. Though I’m an urbanite through and through, I was surprised how much I enjoyed the expansive landscapes and local art scene. Each town had its own vibe, Charlotte was rustic and scenic, Shelburne was full of day trip destinations,…Read More
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Troy, NY Travel Guide
My best friend Rebecca Gatto moved back to upstate New York after we met during college in Boston. At the time I couldn’t imagine why she left, who doesn’t love high cost of living, mouse infested housing, and a defunct public transit system? (No offense Boston, I love you). Now I love that I get…Read More
Roanoke, VA Travel Guide
Last weekend I went very off brand on a trip to the nature paradise of Roanoke, Virginia. I hiked. I drank a beer flight. I wore a t-shirt. And it was so much fun. I fell in love with the star city’s metro-mountain balance. In town you have hip bars, live music, and cute boutiques, and…Read More
Hampton, NH Travel Guide
This past weekend I headed up to New Hampshire for a quick seacoast getaway. When I was growing up in Derry (Southern NH) the Hampton Beach area was a big (and sort of tacky) tourist draw and a lot of my friends would go there for suntanning and tacos on the boardwalk. Now I prefer North…Read More
Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park
I’m an antsy adventurer. I enjoy the beach but after a few hours I’m itching to move on to the next activity. So while exploring Miami I veered away from South Beach, the haven of suntanning models, and picked Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park instead. Located on the Southern tip of the Key Biscayne…Read More
Miami Travel Guide
Last weekend I jetted down to Miami for a taste of sunshine and Spanish culture. It’s been a while since I’ve had a beachy getaway and after rainy days in Boston, the salty air and hip art scene felt like paradise. What surprised me most about Miami was the kindred community spirit, despite the sprawling…Read More