Beacon is a quaint little upstate town that resembles those found in Hallmark movies. It’s small, friendly and picturesque; the ultimate Hallmark material. Conveniently located only about an hour and a half from Grand Central on the MetroNorth, it’s the perfect escape if you need…
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Snug Harbor, Staten Island
Last week Zach approached me with an idea to head out to Staten Island for the day. Naturally, I was apprehensive because to be honest, I don’t know much about Staten Island. So, being the researcher that he is, Zach presented me with a New…
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Two-Day Cotswolds Itinerary
After a few wonderful days eating our way through London, we made our way to the Cotswolds, a rural area in South Central England known for its rolling hills and small, quaint towns full of medieval style buildings. While I’ve heard that this area is…
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Brewery Review: Folksbier
Recently, I had the pleasure of checking out the Folksbier Brewery and tasting room. Nestled right in the Carroll Gardens neighborhood of Brooklyn, Folksbier is known for its old-world style beers made using modern, innovative techniques, and has a rustic, homey tasting room that perfectly…
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The Royal Oak Tetbury
After a few days in London back in February, we ventured outside of the city to the Cotswolds, a rural area south of Central England known for its rolling hills and thatched medieval villages, to explore the English countryside for the first time. Although there…
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It’s Not Goodbye, It’s See You Soon – My Love Letter to the Upper East Side
Well, it’s hard to believe that this day is almost here; the day that I move out of Manhattan, and more specifically, out of the Upper East Side. I was first introduced to the neighborhood through my friend whom I met while interning at ELLE….
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How to Combat Jet Lag (No Matter What the Time Difference)
In the past few years, I’ve traveled to destinations with some pretty significant time differences. From a mere difference of three hours in Las Vegas, to a difference of 5 hours in London and my most significant difference yet, of 18 hours in New Zealand….
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London Food & Drink Guide
Since this latest trip to London wasn’t my first time visiting the city, I decided to trade out the touristy landmarks like Big Ben and Westminster Abbey, for the foodie spots. From trendy bars in the Square Mile to local pubs in Kensington and a…
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Lifestyle Changes Coming to the Blog
I’ve debated for the longest time whether or not I want to share my personal thoughts with others. Sure, I share my travel and restaurant recommendations on a daily basis but every time I considered digging a little deeper, I thought who could possibly care…
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24 Hours in Joshua Tree
Although our time in Joshua Tree was brief this time around, we really feel like we were able to get a taste of the area and of life in the desert. Whether you have 24 hours in Joshua Tree or four days, I’ve rounded up…
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Road Trip: Las Vegas to Joshua Tree
Living in NYC, I’m not usually the road trip type but when I had the chance to extend a recent work trip, I knew that it was the perfect opportunity to finally make the trip from Las Vegas to Joshua Tree. If you’re not familiar…
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