New England, with it apple orchards and quaint towns ablaze in fall’s glorious colors, is an ideal place to celebrate autumn. Because we know winter is coming and the earth around us is also announcing that, New Englanders really get into this season. Whether you are looking to celebrate the harvest or Halloween, we have […]
Flower Chasing Around New England
I find spending time in fields of flowers a gloriously peaceful thing, so visiting them is something that I do often. It is even more charming when the field is made of one kind of flower. I have chased flowers around the world, but there are many great fields right here around New England. Here […]
Top Ten New England Hikes for Families
I am an active mom of three boys. To keep us healthy and spend quality time together we love to get out into our surrounding area by hiking. With mountains, forest and varied coastlines New England has so much to offer. Whether you want a long hike in the woods or a short hike […]
Mini Guide to Thailand’s Islands
When you decide to visit Thailand, you can get a bit overwhelmed by the number of things you can do here. From an absolutely stunning city night-life, through some of the most beautiful beaches and shorelines in the world, and all the way to the magical islands down south, Thailand really is an amazing place […]
A Local’s Guide: The Best Things to do in Providence, RI
If you are looking for a day trip from Boston or are spending a few days exploring the US’ smallest state be sure to see what Rhode Island’s capital, Providence, has to offer. Providence is one of the US’ oldest cities, founded in 1636, by Roger Williams. The city named referring to God’s Providence. Roger […]
A Romantic Weekend Getaway to Connecticut
Last weekend was my 18th wedding anniversary. We were invited by Heritage Hotel in Southbury, Connecticut to spend our special weekend there and explore the surrounding area. The southwestern portion on the state is the perfect spot for a romantic getaway in Ct. Between the property itself, the lush verdant landscape and the food and […]
Best of French Polynesia Vacation: My Escape to Bora Bora and Tahaa
French Polynesia is a perfect getaway spot. Well, to be fair, it would be incorrect to call this gargantuan collection of islands a “spot,” it’s more like an assembly of getaways that will leave you spoiled for choice. The gigantic group consists of 118 islands that make up five distinct archipelagos, but above all else, […]
47 Fabulous Things to Do on Martha’s Vineyard
Whether you are trying to figure out what to do on Martha’s Vineyard for a day or a week, this list should keep you busy. Martha’s Vineyard is a large island off the coast of mainland Massachusetts. It is the third largest island on the US’ east coast. It is easily accessible by ferry from […]
Best Camping Spots in Australia
Please enjoy this quest post from Australian native, Roxana Oliver. There are many reasons why Australia is a perfect destination for campers. It is so huge and diverse that there is something for anyone’s taste. You can stay in tents or take a campervan around Australia. If you want to spend your time surrounded by […]
Top Ten Reasons to Take a Boating Staycation This Summer
This post is sponsored by Discover Boating but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. Water is a place of peace. Where are you the most at peace? For me the answer is definitely surrounded by water. Modern life is so fast and full of distractions. Being on the water provides a perfect way […]