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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
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- 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
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- 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
Ushers Road State Forest
This forest has a quiet little 2.5 mile loop trail through some beautiful woods (on Ushers Road in Clifton Park cross roads are English Road and Rt 9, there is a little parking lot). Lots of old trees and birds … Continue reading
Posted in Clifton Park, Saratoga County
Tagged clifton park, hike, loop trail, nature, state park, trail, ushers road, ushers road state park, zim smith, zim smith trail
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Breakfast at Jack’s Diner
If you’re looking for a breakfast sandwich that’s absolutely delicious, fast, with no frills…you go to Jack’s (547 Central Avenue, Albany, NY 12206). The classic dining car is located on Central Ave and has a parking lot, a quick drive … Continue reading
Posted in Albany
Tagged albany, bacon, bacon egg and cheese, bacon egg cheese, breakfast, breakfast sandwich, cheese, classic, diner, dining car, eat me, egg, home fries, homefries, jack's diner, jacks, yum
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Madison Theater
I can’t believe I’ve never been to Madison Theater before! I’m not the biggest movie go-er but when I do catch a flick I’ll try and go to an independent place like Scotia Cinema or Spectrum 8. Similar to Scotia, … Continue reading
Posted in Albany
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Oasis on Delaware Ave
Oasis is another great spot in Center Square. Similar to the Dutch Pot, Oasis (4 Delaware Avenue Albany, NY 12210) is another place I visited just once a long while back when it first opened. Within walking distance and a … Continue reading
Posted in Albany
Tagged albany, center square, Delaware Ave, dutch pot, eat me, feed, flatbread, homemade, koozi sham, lebanese, manakeesh, mozz, oasis, pot pie, spices, tzatziki, yum
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Take out from the Dutch Pot
I have started student teaching which has really taken over my life! Getting used to this new schedule means we’ve been eating out a bit more than we normally do. There are so many restaurants in Center Square that I … Continue reading
Posted in Albany
Tagged affordable, albany, center square, cheap eats, dutch pot, gooey, jamaica, jamaican, jamaican cuisine, jerk, jerk chicken, mac n cheese, sorrel, sorrel ginger, sweet potato, take out, tropical rhythems, yum
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Pizza from DeFazio’s in Troy
Wowee I can’t believe it took me so long to get here. Pizza from DeFazio’s has been on my list of things to eat for ages (266 4th Street Troy, NY 12180). For some reason I hate making the trip … Continue reading
Posted in Troy
Tagged ale, brown ale, browns brewing, browns brewing brown ale, byob, chicken pesto, crust, date, defazio's, enjoy troy, meat, meat lovers, pesto, pizza, quality, troy, wood fired, wood stove
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Dinner at the Ginger Man in Albany
It was Jeff’s birthday and I wanted to take him some place special. We had been to the Ginger Man once before years ago and remembered having a lovely time (234 Western Avenue, Albany, NY 12203). The location is so close … Continue reading
Posted in Albany
Tagged albany, birthday, dinner date, eat me, french onion soup, ginger man, medium rare, scallops, seared scallops, small plates, soup, steak, student ghetto, washington tavern, wt's, yum, zucchini, zucchini fries
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Winter Fun: Tubby Tubes, Dog Sled Rides, and the Saranac Winter Carinval
It’s been a rough snowy few weeks and a seriously cold winter so far, but hey, we live in New York! It’s to be expected. So if you can’t beat um, join um! This weekend might be great to head … Continue reading
Posted in Adirondacks
Tagged cold, dog sled, dog sled ride, dog sledding, dogs, hiking, lake luzurne, Lake Placid, mirror lake, nature, saranac lake, saranac lake winter carnival, saranac winter carnival, snow, snow tubing, trails, tubby tubes, tubing, winter, winter carnival, winter fun
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Schor Preserve
What do you do after a hefty snow storm? Take a hike of course! Since we lack snowshoes this was an interesting hike, and another winter first for us! Deeeep, fluffy, sparkly snow making this 2.5 mile hike a real … Continue reading
Posted in Columbia County
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Lunch at Earth Foods in Hudson
I love the idea of this joint healthy soups, salads, juices, and they make homemade pizzas. Perfect place for post hike snack! Earth Foods is located right on the main drag in Hudson (523 Warren Street, Hudson, NY 12534) and has a … Continue reading
Posted in Columbia County, Hudson
Tagged earth foods, eat me, good choices, healthy, homemade, hudson, margherita, pesto, pizza, soup, split pea, yum
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