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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: New York
Mohonk Mountain Labyrinth and Lemon Squeeze, New Paltz Hike
The Mohonk Mountnain House is a ritzy resort in New Paltz [1000 Mountain Rest Rd, New Paltz, NY 12561]. Those who stay at the castle have access to Lake Mohonk, tennis courts, golf, and all sorts of activities; it sure … Continue reading
Posted in New Paltz
Tagged blazes, blue feather, castle, day hike, feather, forest, garden, hedge maze, hike, labyrinth, Labyrinth and Lemon Squeeze, ladder, Lemon Squeeze, living stone, mohonk, mohonk lake, Mohonk Mountain, mohonk mountain house, mountain house, nature, new paltz, preserve, resort, rock scramble, scramble, sky top tower, splurge, succulent, sunflower, talman seat, trailhead, travel, tree house, wildflower, woods
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Lakeside Farms, Ballston Lake
Upstate New York is abuzz in autumn. So much to do, to see, everything crisp and beautiful. People flock to the farms to fill their senses with the season. Lakeside Farms [336 Schauber Rd, Ballston Lake, New York 12019] has … Continue reading
Posted in Ballston Spa, Saratoga County
Tagged autumn, ballston, ballston lake, blt, candy, cider, cider donut, eat me, fall, farm, farm shop, gift shop, lakeside farms, lunch, ny, old time candy, sandwich, upstate, upstate new york, whole wheat, yum
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Saratoga Skydiving Adventures
Most people think that jumping out of a plane is insane, they’re probably right. It’s completely counterintuitive and unnecessary. Maybe I am crazy, but there is a whole business devoted to lunatics like me, people who dream of skydiving. It’s … Continue reading
Posted in Saratoga County
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Florentine Pastry Shop, Utica Eats
A little Italian bakery almost out of time, perhaps not too much has changed since it opened in 1928. If you’re visiting Utica or just passing through, make an effort to stop at Florentine Pastry Shop [667 Bleecker St, Utica, … Continue reading
Posted in Central and Western NY
Tagged 1928, almond, almond cookie, apple, chocolate, dessert, eat me, feed, Florentine, Florentine Pastry Shop, italian, italian bakery, italy, mini pie, pasticiotti, pastry, Pastry Shop, pie, pumpkin, pusties, pusty, raspberry, regional food, sweet, travel, utica, yum
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Franklin Hotel, Central New York Eats
Utica Greens, ever heard of them? Ever had them? Another regional food I was curious about in Central New York. Franklin Hotel [301 S James St, Rome, NY 13440] isn’t technically in Utica, it’s 20 minutes down the road – … Continue reading
Posted in Central and Western NY
Tagged at me, bread, central new york, cny, escarole, family business, franklin hotel, greens vescio, panini, pesto, prosciutto, regional, regional cuisine, rome, travel, utica, utica greens, yume
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Robot City, Binghamton Fun
I found my dream arcade in Binghamton! Robot City [126 Clinton St, Binghamton, NY 13903] has all of my favorite childhood games, I could spend endless hours playing under the neon lights. They host seven pinball machines from the 90s … Continue reading
Posted in Central and Western NY
Tagged arcade, binghamton, central new york, childhood, cny, duck hunt, fighting games, Fun, krusty, krusty the clown, mario bros, memories, mortal kombat, nostalgia, pac man, pinball, retro, robot city, royal rumble, space invaders, star wars, street fighter, super mario bros, tekken, the simpsons, token, tokens, travel, twilight zone, video games, wwf, wwf royal rumble
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Spiede & Rib Pit, Binghamton Eats
On my journey home from Syracuse I decided to break up the trip by visiting Binghamton. I had never been before, but heard that the city is known for spiedies: sandwiches filled with marinated cubes of meat. Not far off the … Continue reading
Posted in Central and Western NY
Tagged bing, binghamton, central new york, chocolate, chocolate walnut cookie, cny, dinner, eat me, feed, foodie, french fries, fries and a coke, greek style spiedie, regional cuisine, sandwich, spiedie, spiedie & rib pit, sub, syracuse, travel, walnut, yum
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Pratt Falls County Park, Central New York
Pratt Falls County Park, Central New York Waterfalls are always worth a stop. On our way to Syracuse we pulled off to visit Pratt Falls County Park [7671 Pratt’s Falls Rd, Manlius, NY]. As you’re driving in make sure you … Continue reading
Posted in Central and Western NY
Tagged autumn, central new york, cny, fall, hike, manlius, nature, Pratt Falls County Park, road trip, trail, travel, watefall
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Chittenango Falls State Park, Central New York
A stunning gem with mighty views, Chittenango Falls State Park [2300 Rathbun Rd, Cazenovia, NY 13035] was a highlight on our road trip through Central New York. This park has the highest rate of return for the smallest amount of effort! … Continue reading
Posted in Central and Western NY
Tagged accessible, cazenovia, central new york, Chittenango, Chittenango Falls, Chittenango Falls State Park, cny, Fun, gorge trail, hike, loop, nature, nature walk, new york, peaceful, road trip, state park, trails, travel, tunnel, view, vista, waterfall, wedding
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Stone Quarry Hill Art Park, Central New York
Beauty and creativity, both manmade and natural, Stone Quarry Hill Art Park [3883 Stone Quarry Rd, Cazenovia, NY 13035] is a feast for the eyes. There are four miles of trails to wander, so grab a map and pick your … Continue reading
Posted in Central and Western NY
Tagged art, art in nature, art park, birding, birds, black eyed susan, book case, bookworm, cazenovia, cazenovia lake, central new york, cny, fall, foliage, nature, pine, road trip, sculpture, sculpture park, Stone Quarry Hill, Stone Quarry Hill Art Park, trails, travel, view, wildflower, woods
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