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An Insider’s Guide to Orlando, Florida (20 Cool Things to Do)

October 17, 2024 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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Orlando, Florida is a city of many welcome contradictions. Orlando is by and large known for its world-famous amusement park scene, encompassing everything from the original Disney World and the more recent Wizarding World of Harry Potter to the still underrated Crayola Experience. But in recent years, there’s also been a renaissance of beatnik art, […]

Filed Under: Travel Well Tagged With: american cities

An Insider’s Guide to Portland, Oregon (10 Must-Do Activities)

October 16, 2024 by Molly Beauchemin 1 Comment

Portland, Oregon is one of America’s most mercurial cities– at once hipster, anachronistic, and culturally self-serious, but also fun-loving, beautifully entwined with nature, and rife with charming Americana.  In addition to excellent coffee, donuts, and bookstores, the city is famous for its quintessentially normcore fashion, wild- and foraged locavore food scene, offbeat cultural happenings, and […]

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6 Beautiful Upstate New York Day Trips From NYC

October 9, 2024 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 9 Best Coffee Shops in NYC (Cool, Classic & Contemporary)

October 7, 2024 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

New York City’s coffee shop scene ranks among the best in the world– like Paris and Portland, this is a city where coffee is both currency and cachet; it’s a cultural experience as much as a functional, necessary part of life in the city that never sleeps.   For foodies, design lovers, and folks who just […]

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At This Charming Paw Paw Festival in Maryland, America’s “Secret Fruit” Shines

October 7, 2024 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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Momentum is growing behind a beautiful Paw Paw Festival that takes place at a 25-acre homestead in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Frederick, Maryland– an event that’s fast becoming one of the DMV area’s best-kept secrets in the realm of local food.  Paw Paws (Asimina triloba) are a somewhat elusive regional fruit […]

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The 5 Best Places to Go Apple Picking in Northern Virginia (& Pumpkin Picking, Too!)

October 4, 2024 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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Apple picking in Northern Virginia is almost as fun as pumpkin picking in Northern Virginia. Fortunately, at many of the farms on this personally-vetted list, you can do both!   Even the people who live in the area don’t always know that Virginia is a state known for its incredible depth and variety of apples. NPR […]

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8 Cool Places to Eat Near Yale

September 20, 2024 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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The best restaurants in New Haven, Connecticut are often those located in and around Yale. This is just the reality of having a proximate population of hungry students and faculty from all over the world who have a wide variety of interests and culinary preferences. As a result, the restaurant scene in New Haven is […]

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The 9 Best Breakfast Spots in Asheville, NC

September 20, 2024 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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Asheville, North Carolina is a funky city with a delightful and unpretentious food culture– and the best breakfast spots in Asheville are a perfect reflection of that. This beloved North Carolina mountain town is known for its rugged beauty and impressive local food scene, and in many cases, experiencing one begets the other. By that […]

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The 5 Best Ice Cream Shops in Asheville, North Carolina

September 17, 2024 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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The best ice cream in Asheville is relatively easy to find if you know where to look. With a number of inventive, dairy and non-dairy allergy-friendly ice cream shops around this eclectic little mountain town, the flavors and creativity never fail to impress. Ultimately, we cobbled together this guide to Asheville’s best ice cream shops […]

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The 10 Best Flower + Plant Shops in NYC

September 12, 2024 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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New York City, like the rest of the world, has become enamored with plants, flowers, and greenery in general. Whether you’re a houseplant lover or just looking to buy a fresh bouquet, below are the best, coolest shops for buying plants and flowers in NYC– a city that has no shortage of eclectic options.   These […]

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