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6 Beautiful, Easy Upstate New York Day Trips From NYC

May 9, 2026 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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When you live in New York City, rugged nature can seem worlds away, far removed from the hustle of daily life. It’s easy to forget that so many great hikes and cultural institutions also reside just beyond the city limits, easily accessible by train (or, if you’re feeling fancy, a rental car). Below, we spotlight […]

Filed Under: Travel Well Tagged With: american cities, nature, nyc, Relaxing getaway

The 15 Best Restaurants in Asheville, North Carolina

May 6, 2026 by Molly Beauchemin 4 Comments

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The best restaurants in Asheville, North Carolina offer delicious insight into the unique, super local Appalachian cuisine that defines this charming mid-Atlantic mountain region.  As anyone familiar with the area will tell you, the food scene in Asheville is wild! So intriguing, in fact, that many of the city’s best chefs left careers in New […]

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The 6 Best Coffee Shops in Georgetown, DC

May 5, 2026 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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Looking for a great cup of coffee in Georgetown, DC? The best cafes and coffee shops in Georgetown offer a wide variety of charm and caffeine drinks in what is, by all accounts, one of DC’s finest neighborhoods.   Georgetown is known for marrying old-world architecture with eclectic splashes of modernity, and this ethos crosses over […]

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The Best Afternoon Tea in London: 6 Iconic Places to Experience England’s Favorite Tradition

May 3, 2026 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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Experiencing Afternoon Tea in London is a rite of passage. It’s on every serious traveler’s Bucket List because you have to do it at least once, or you never really went to England, did you? Whether you call it High Tea or Afternoon Tea (the difference in semantics is a matter of spirited debate), tea […]

Filed Under: Travel Well Tagged With: bakeries, europe, Europe travel, restaurants

The 8 Best Cookies in NYC (Add These Famous Treats to Your Bucket List)

May 2, 2026 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

New York City’s food scene quite literally has something for everyone, as the best chefs and bakers in the world come to this city to prove themselves.  Not unlike the world’s best actors, singers, stylists, musicians, and artists, the city has something of a flair for attracting people with niche talents, and in the baking […]

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9 Gorgeous Vineyards For Wine Tasting in Charlottesville, Virginia

April 22, 2026 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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Going wine tasting in Charlottesville, Virginia is a Bucket List experience in this beloved foodie town, which is secretly one of the most beautiful places to go wine tasting in America.    Celebrity Chef Jose Andres once said that this bucolic, verdant region of the Blue Ridge is “more beautiful than the Napa Valley”! (And […]

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The 12 Best Restaurants in Williamsburg, Virginia (+ Other Fun Foodie Things)

April 18, 2026 by Molly Beauchemin 5 Comments

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Colonial Williamsburg is a small city towards the Southeastern Coast of Virginia that’s sandwiched between the James River and the York River. As one of the first colonial outposts in America, today it remains a fabled historic tourist destination and home of quaint liberal arts school The College of William & Mary. With its charming […]

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5 Beautiful Places to Go Strawberry Picking in Northern Virginia (2026 Edition)

April 17, 2026 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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When May and June roll around, it’s strawberry-picking time in Northern Virginia. This is a great Mother’s Day and/or Father’s Day activity, depending on whether the season starts early or goes long. For two or three precious weeks in the early fruit season, picking strawberries in Northern Virginia becomes the region’s most lovely agricultural activity– […]

Filed Under: Travel Well Tagged With: nature, northern virginia, small town america, virginia

The 8 Best Restaurants in Santorini (For Beautiful Views + More)

April 15, 2026 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

Santorini has long been considered the most beautiful Greek island– and easily the one with the most cosmopolitan appeal. As a result, Santorini’s best restaurants are those that bring together both outstanding culinary prowess and incredible views. Long, leisurely meals are a whole vibe in Santorini. Having a sunset dinner is a quintessential experience on […]

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Where To Get The Best Pizza in NYC (10 Famous Spots + What To Order Where)

April 15, 2026 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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In New York City it’s common knowledge that pizza, like bagels, is something of a religion. Where to find the best pizza in New York City, however, is a matter of fierce local debate.  Most natives are quick to defend their favorite place to grab a slice, and whether their friends agree really depends on […]

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