New York & New Jersey

Looking for a fun summer vacation spot? I can’t recommend Lake Champlain enough! We visited at the end of the summer, and the weather was perfect. It wasn’t too hot, but it was still warm enough to enjoy hanging out in the water. If you’re looking for things to do in Lake Champlain in the […]

Plattsburgh is right on Lake Champlain, making it a great spot for a vacation! There’s a quaint downtown with lots of restaurants and shops, and there are parks on the lake for beautiful views away from crowds. If you’re planning a trip to Lake Champlain and staying in Plattsburgh, these are my recommendations for 7 […]

In last week’s post, I mentioned that I’m not a fan of New York City. It still isn’t my favorite place, but Greenwich Village won me over! It was such a beautiful area with some fascinating history, and it was way less crowded than other places I’ve visited in NYC. These are some of the […]

New York City is not my favorite. I’ve been a few times over the years, but I’m not a big fan of huge cities with giant skyscrapers and bustling crowds. I live in Center City Philadelphia, but I avoid the crowded downtown areas as much as I can! I’ve lived in Philadelphia for two and a […]

I have the unpopular opinion in Philadelphia that North Carolina beaches are better than the Jersey Shore. There are TONS of beaches in North Carolina (I could name a dozen off the top of my head), and I grew up going to the empty beaches at Ocean Isle, Emerald Isle, and Sunset Beach. Plus, the […]

I love living in Philadelphia, but sometimes the noisy city life can be a bit much. I hadn’t taken Annika on a trip to a new place in over a year, so I decided to take a weekend vacation in pretty much the middle of nowhere. I’ve been wanting to visit the Poconos but couldn’t […]