Category Archives: America

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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Congaree National Park, South Carolina

On our trip down to Charleston and Savannah we were tantalizingly close to a National Park, so we decided to amp up the crazy and stay in three separate locations during our seven day journey. No sweat, the road’s my … Continue reading

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Vernooy Kill Falls, Kerhonkson

On a day where both my Mom from Westchester and I from Albany were free, we decided to meet in the middle – New Paltz! We enjoyed a lunch at my favorite tea room, some shopping in town, a visit … Continue reading

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The 300 Grill, Albany

For months we watched the little brick storefront beside the Lion Heart say, ‘opening soon.’ To be honest, I didn’t expect much. I never do for the ventures on and around Lark Street for some reason. The restaurant opened, and … Continue reading

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Spindles on Remsen, Cohoes

Seriously, there is something special about Spindles on Remsen [241 Remsen St, Cohoes, NY 12047]. Cohoes isn’t the first town I think of when trying to decide on the date night dining scene, but I love being proven wrong. We … Continue reading

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Mount Race Via Race Brook Falls, Massachusetts

This is one of the best, most unique, and exciting hikes I have been on in a long time. Actually, one of the top hikes I have been on in the region overall. I would say if you are capable … Continue reading

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