by Wendy
A few notes on how to get to, from and around New York City. Continue reading
Category Archives: Weekend Trips
Pierogi, Pop Art and Primanti in Pittsburgh
by Wendy
Jack and I recently took an overnight trip to Pittsburgh. Yeah, Pittsburgh! We had points from a hotel rewards program that needed to be redeemed, and recommendations from my cousin on what to see and where to eat (thanks, AJ). So instead of sleeping in on a Saturday we jumped in our car bright and early to drive up to Pennsylvania. Continue reading
NYC in Four Acts
by Wendy
Four friends spend a whirlwind weekend in one of the greatest cities on earth. Continue reading
Philadelphia Follow Up
by Wendy
I have a few more tips to share since my last post on the fabulous city of Philadelphia. Jack and I spent a couple of days here after the Thanksgiving holiday and our fondness for Philadelphia continues to grow. Continue reading
Post-trip Packing Post: New Mexico
by Wendy
I have a few trips on the horizon, but a 4 day trip to New Mexico was trickier to pack for than it should have been. This was one of those trips like Iceland/England where I wanted to bring clothes suitable for several different activities: hiking, pool, walking around a city, lounging around a resort. The weather in Albuquerque and Santa Fe could range from 80s during the day to 40s at night. So this was a puzzle. A nice puzzle to have, but a puzzle nonetheless. Continue reading
New Mexico Sky
by Wendy
I’ve wanted to travel to New Mexico for awhile, especially after hearing and reading about Mom and Dad’s trip last year. Continue reading
Molto Bella Restaurants in New Jersey
by Wendy
There are a lot of things I love about New Jersey. Visiting family. Spending a day at the shore. The boardwalk arcades. Seeing landmarks of my husband’s childhood. The accent. I also really love the food in New Jersey.
As Jack will tell you, New Jersey knows Italian food. Even residents without any Italian ancestry have strong opinions on where to get the best cannoli, mozzarella or prosciutto (even if many don’t pronounce the last vowel – it’s “mozzerelle” or “prosciutt”). The New Jersey tomato should have its own blog about how great it is. I might even say New Jersey pizza style is superior to my beloved New York City and Chicago (please, no hate mail). Continue reading
New to New England
By Sunny
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To celebrate our 11th wedding anniversary, Jimmy and I spent a weekend in Portland, Maine.
Yes, it was the other Portland that was on our 2016 travel list.
And yes, last year we went to the unforgettable Rockhouse Hotel in Jamaica to celebrate our first decade together.
So how did we end up in Maine?
Always Fond of Philadelphia
by Wendy
Philadelphia is one of Jack and my favorite American cities, especially for a weekend getaway. The first time we traveled together was to Philadelphia and we’ve been back many times since, including a fun day trip with my parents several years ago.
Some streets might remind you of New York City, others of Boston, or maybe even Chicago. Philadelphia is beautiful and gritty and worn in the way old cities are – you can sense what residents and tourists of centuries past were seeing as you walk the same streets. But like any great city, Philadelphia is unique. Read on to learn why I’m so fond of Philadelphia. Continue reading
Raleigh and Durham in a Day
by Sunny
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When we were gifted a hotel stay in Durham, North Carolina it was obvious to us baseball fans to travel there in the summer to see some AAA baseball. What else to do in these side by side cities? Check out our itinerary!