Hi friends, welcome back to the final installment of our time in the Catskills. On our last full day we had an early wakeup call to ride the Rail Explorers. I was very excited for this activity because I’d always wanted to try them. It looked like a fun and relaxing time, but I didn’t…
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Final Night in Rome
Hi friends, welcome to the conclusion of my Italy series! Jon and I were not ready to leave Positano, but we were looking forward to our last night in Rome and one more trip to our favorite gelato spot. We said our goodbyes to beautiful Positano and had a porter take our bags up the…
Ravello – Villa Rufolo
Hi friends, welcome back to my Italy series. After a peaceful hour exploring Villa Cimbrone, Jon and I made our way back to the center of Ravello. It's a very tiny and quiet town with a main square, souvenir shops, and restaurants lining the streets. It seemed the ratio of pottery stores to residents was…
Rome – Castel Sant’ Angelo
Hi friends, welcome back to my Italy series! After spending the morning taking pictures and trekking to Bonci Pizza, Jon and I headed to Castel Sant’ Angelo on the banks of the Tiber River. This structure was built as a tomb for Emperor Hadrian in AD 139 because at the time, tombs weren’t allowed in…
Rome – Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, & the Pantheon
Hi friends, welcome back to my Italy series! After visiting the Borghese Gallery, Jon and I had some time to kill before our next excursion so we took a scenic route back. We started by walking down all 138 of the beautiful Spanish Steps. Sadly we had just missed all the flowers that adorn the…
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Little Island NYC Spring 2023
Hi friends, welcome back! After walking along the High Line, I made my way over to Little Island on Pier 55. This park is free to visit and spans two acres atop unique, concrete tulip pods. To learn more about the history and construction of this pier, you can read my prior post here. Little…
What’s Up: May 2023
Hi friends, welcome back! Jon and I are home from Italy and it was everything we dreamed of and so worth the wait. We already miss our almost daily gelato, the peacefulness of Positano, the charm of Florence, and the amazing sites in Rome. We didn’t want to leave, but it’s always good to be…
Ciao from Italy!
Hi friends, this post is coming to you from Positano! I wanted to say hello and reassure you that I haven't disappeared. Jon and I are having the best time in Italy filled with lots of sightseeing in Florence and Rome, and now we're relaxing in the Amalfi Coast. Today is extra special because we're…
NYC Brunch Cruise
Hi friends, welcome back! A few weekends ago Event Cruises invited us onboard their two-hour bottomless brunch cruise along the NYC harbor. Jon and I were looking forward to a change of scenery and getting out on the water. The boat disembarks from Pier 36 at 12pm and upon boarding we were handed a mimosa…
Central Park Spring Tour 2023 – Part 2
Hi friends, welcome back! Today I’m taking you on part two of my Central Park spring tour featuring the southern half of the park. If you missed part one you can catch up here. The pictures from part one of my tour were taken on April 11th and when I came back for part two…