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- Guide to Cape Town, South Africa April 3, 2020
- Guide to the Gardens Route, South Africa: Hermanus to Cape Town March 28, 2020
- Guide to the Gardens Route, South Africa: Mossel Bay to Cape Agulhas March 27, 2020
- Guide to the Gardens Route, South Africa: Knysna to Wilderness March 26, 2020
- Guide to the Gardens Route, South Africa: Nature’s Valley to Plettenberg Bay March 25, 2020
- Guide to the Gardens Route, South Africa: Storms River Mouth March 24, 2020
- Guide to the Gardens Route Road Trip, South Africa March 23, 2020
- Guide to Addo Elephant National Park Safari, South Africa March 19, 2020
- Guide to the Panorama Route, South Africa December 3, 2019
- Guide to Safari in Kruger National Park, South Africa November 20, 2019
- 4 Places to Play Pinball in San Diego July 25, 2019
- 6 Incredible Mountain Hikes Under 1 Hour From San Diego July 21, 2019
- Guide to Cabrillo National Monument, San Deigo July 17, 2019
- Find Four Pedestrian Bridges Hidden In San Diego June 30, 2019
- Barrio Logan, San Diego: Chicano Park & Las Cuatro Milpas June 26, 2019
- Binge on the Best Burritos in San Diego June 24, 2019
- Take a Taco Tour in San Diego June 19, 2019
- Tour the Kombucha Breweries of San Diego June 16, 2019
- Tour the San Diego Farmers Markets June 12, 2019
- San Diego’s 5 Peak Challenge Mission Trails Regional Park June 9, 2019
- Number One Attraction in San Diego, CA: Balboa Park June 5, 2019
- Your Guide to Exploring San Diego, California June 2, 2019
- Experience Meow Wolf in Santa Fe, New Mexico May 29, 2019
- Walk the Haiku Path at Santa Fe Community College May 26, 2019
- Drink the Elixir at Kakawa Chocolate House in Santa Fe, NM May 22, 2019
- Hike the Tree Spring Trail in Sandia Mountains, NM May 18, 2019
- Tinkertown Museum in Albuquerque, New Mexico May 15, 2019
- World’s Largest Rattlesnake in Albuquerque, New Mexico May 12, 2019
- Museums of University of New Mexico in Albuquerque May 5, 2019
- Exploring Petroglyph National Monument Albuquerque, NM May 1, 2019
Category Archives: Capital Region
Jericho Drive-In
One activity that reminds me winter is over for a while is the return of the Drive-Ins! As I’ve mentioned before, I’m kind of particular about where I catch my flicks. Before moving to Albany I had never been to … Continue reading
Posted in Glenmont, New York
Tagged captain america, Drive-Ins, Fun, ice cream, jericho, movies, spider man
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Indian Ladder Farm
Indian Ladder Farm is one of my home away from homes. I love the drive into the country. I’ve picked berries here, brought friends and family here, wandered about the property, fed all of their goats and other animals, seen … Continue reading
Posted in Altamont
Tagged brunch, bunnies, country, farm, goats, Indian Ladder Farm, petting zoo, pigs, Scotch Highland Cattle, stuffed french toast, voorheesville, yellow rock cafe
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Albany Institute of History and Art
Tonight is First Friday in Albany, which means a lot of stores, galleries, museums, and bars are holding special events. I love taking advantage of the free admission to the Albany Institute of History and Art (you can also come … Continue reading
Posted in Albany
Tagged albany, Albany Institute of History and Art, art, birds, Fun, guns, mummies, museum, sculptures
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Mamoun’s Falafel
Great Middle Eastern food in walking distance? Yes please. Mamoun’s Falafel. I’ve walked past this place numerous times, never imagining the insides were quite so lovely. Upon entering the dimly lit establishment we were immediately seated and I began to … Continue reading
Posted in Albany
Tagged albany, baba ghanouj, cake, chicken skewer, honey, Mamoun's Falafel, middle eastern food, pita, yum
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The Daily Grind
Coffee Houses. Most people have a favorite, and I feel like they say something about you. I have friends who love Café Vero, and they will have to find a new home to drink their coffee in soon as the … Continue reading
Posted in Albany, Troy
Tagged albany, coffee, coffee house, daily grind, lark, latte, troy
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Cohoes Falls
All of this rain is a good thing, I promise. April showers bring May flowers. April showers allow us to not feel guilty about not being outside in the sun, and to get some work done in the house. April … Continue reading
Posted in Cohoes
Tagged april showers, beautiful, cohoes, cohoes falls, Fun, hike, waterfalls
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Tea Time
How do you like your tea? The weather has been cold, grey, and rainy the past couple of days, a perfect time to pick yourself up with a warm cup of tea. I love my tea with a little honey, … Continue reading
Posted in Troy
Tagged british, brits r us, farmers, honey, local, tea, tea time, troy farmers market, yorkshire tea
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Rensselaer Technology Park Trails
Birds songs, turkey, whitetail deer, wild flowers, and waterfalls; the makings of a lovely spring hike. It was gorgeous out today, so I wanted to get my guy into nature after he got out of work. We’ve been on a … Continue reading
Posted in Rensselaer County, Troy
Tagged Birds songs, hike, nature, peaceful, Rensselaer Technology Park Trails, trails, troy, turkey, waterfalls, whitetail deer, wild flowers
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Museum Passes
I’ll let you in on a great secret, Albany Public Library’s museum passes! They expanded their program recently and now you and your friends or family can go to all of these fantastic museums, for free! All you need is … Continue reading
Low Beat’s Brunch
Went to the Low Beat’s this morning to enjoy some brunch. My first reaction was, woah, it is dark in here for brunch. It is a bar though, and it’s a part of their ambiance. I had been to Valentine’s … Continue reading