Monthly Archives: June 2016

Huckleberry Point, Catskills

If it looks like an adventure and sounds like an adventure, it must be so. Off to Huckleberry Point [half a mile past 2425 Platte Clove Rd, Elka Park, NY 12427] we go! To add some mystique to your adventure, … Continue reading

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Village Market and Deli, Tannersville

Hungry from hiking nearby Hunter Mountain, we required sustenance if there was going to be any more activity in the day. Lucky for us, just down the road was the Village Market and Deli [6234 Main St, Tannersville, NY 12485] … Continue reading

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Hunter Mountain Fire Tower Hike, Catskills

Hunter Mountain is the second highest peak in the Catskills (our fourth of the 35 over 3500’!), it has a fire tower on the summit, and is a popular ski resort. There are multiple ways to approach this hike, but … Continue reading

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Chester’s Smokehouse, Albany

It was just another Friday evening. We successfully made it through the week and all of our groceries. Hunger strikes and the age-old question is asked, “what’s for dinner?” Over the past few months there has been quite a bit … Continue reading

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A sampling of things to do in Atlanta, Georgia

East Atlanta Village – walk around the neighborhood and enjoy the overall funky vibe. You’ll find great bars, restaurants, boutiques, and plentiful street art to admire! Flat Shoals & Glenwood Ave Atlanta, GA 30316 Paris on Ponce – right on … Continue reading

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Drinking around Atlanta, Georgia

The Vortex Bar & Grill 438 Moreland Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30307 Beyond the wild exterior is a dark and dive-y space. The drinks are cold and the chili is hot, but if burgers are your thing this is the … Continue reading

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Eat your way through Atlanta, Georgia

Buford Highway International Farmers Market 5600 Buford Hwy NE, Atlanta, GA 30340 Walk around the aisles of this gigantic indoor market and sample a plethora of international food items from warm tortillas with verde sauce to wonton soup, while listening … Continue reading

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Atlanta Area Green Spaces

Quintessential walk: Piedmont Park A slice of nature in the big city, designed by the son’s of Fredrick Law Olmsted. This is where you retreat from the concrete jungle to throw a ball on the field, walk around the lake, … Continue reading

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Three places to eat in Columbia, South Carolina

Mr. Friendly’s New Southern Cafe [2001 Greene St, Columbia, SC 29205] This café was bustling with energy and life! I loved the atmosphere and eclectic art on the walls. The food was superb starting with the warm bread and herbed … Continue reading

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A few hours in Columbia, South Carolina

If you have just a few hours to explore South Carolina’s capital city of Columbia, hit the streets! Here are four fun things to do: Check out the Tunnel Vision Mural [1550 Marion St., Columbia, SC] Keep your eyes peeled for birds of … Continue reading

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