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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 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
Tag Archives: troy
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
Posted in Albany
Tagged albany, bacon, carnivore, cheese, chesters, chesters smokehouse, deli meat, european smokehouse, golabki, kielbasa, martha stewart, pastrami, pierogi, polish, polish cuisine, roast beef, rye bread, salad, sandwich, sausage, smoked meat, smokehouse, troy, vegetarian
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Ali Baba, Troy Eats
There are many places to get Mediterranean food in the Capital Region, but one spot, nestled on a quiet side street in Troy is where I choose to return over and over again. It’s a quiet and comfortable open space, … Continue reading
Posted in Troy
Tagged ali baba, baklava, capital region, date night, dinner, durum, eat me, evil eye, feta, greek salad, guvech, healthy, honey, lavash, lavash bread, Mediterranean, mediterranean cuisine, Mediterranean food, phyllo, pistachio, rpi, salad, troy, turkish, turkish cuisine, turkish pizza, turkish tea, wood fired, wood fired oven, yogurt dill, yogurt sauce, yum
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Poughkeepsie’s Walkway Over the Hudson
The Hudson River spanning over 300 miles is an iconic sight to Eastern NYers. Up North it is a sublime recreational area for sports such as white water rafting and swimming. Down South the beauty of the river is revered … Continue reading
Posted in Hudson Valley
Tagged bird watching, birding, cia, Culinary Institute of America, exercise, fdr, history, hudson, hudson river, jogging, Poughkeepsie, river, tidal, troy, walking, walkway, walkway over the hudson, wildlife
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Albany Hikes: Corning Preserve
I’m at the tail end of obtaining my masters degree so things are a bit busy on my end. I don’t have as much time to go far away trips and trails everyday; I’ve been staying close to home. As … Continue reading
Posted in Albany, Troy
Tagged 787, albany, all seasons, biking, boating, corning preserve, downy woodpecker, exercise, field mouse, fish, fishing, health, hike, hiking, hudson river, mouse, nature, paved trail, river, row, rowing, trail, troy, turtle, walking, wildflower, woodchuck, woodpecker
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Troy Eats: The Ruck
I’ve been hearing for ages that The Ruck in Troy [104 3rd St, Troy, NY 12180] has the regions best wings, and while their wings are great, they’ve also got a whole lot more awesome to offer! Street parking was … Continue reading
Posted in Troy
Tagged brunch, dinner, eat me, enjoy troy, falafel, feed, feta, flat bread, fries, gem, get rucked, hidden gem, late night snack, lunch, posole, sauce, spidah sauce, the ruck, troy, uncle sam, wings, yum
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View the Stars at Hirsch Observatory in Troy
The night sky is so mysterious, so romantic, and so educational. If you’ve ever looked up at the stars and wondered what’s beyond… Hirsch Observatory [Inside RPI’s Campus in Troy on College Ave – the lot with the gate open … Continue reading
Posted in Troy
Tagged constellation, free, Fun, hirsch observatory, night sky, observatory, rpi, stargazing, stars, telescope, troy
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Saratoga Farmer’s Market
I love the feel of a good farmers market. The Troy Farmer’s Market is my favorite in the Capital Region and it is probably the only thing I like better in winter than in summer! Sure it’s great to be … Continue reading
Posted in Saratoga County, Saratoga Springs
Tagged cheesecake, cheesecake in a jar, chowder fest, coffee, farmers market, fresh produce, honey, lincoln bath, lincoln baths, local, mushroom, mushrooms, saratoga, Saratoga Farmers Market, saratoga spa state park, saratoga springs, shroom tea, shrooms, spa state park, state park, troy, troy farmers market, winter
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