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The Best Ice Cream in NYC: 9 Cool, Weird & Wonderful Shops

June 30, 2025 by Molly Beauchemin 1 Comment

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There’s nothing more whimsical or reminiscent of childhood than a good ice cream cone. Fortunately, like pizza, ice cream is something of a religion in New York City, whether you’re a kid or an adult. As a result, the best ice cream in NYC runs the gamut from experimental and edgy to foreign-inspired with All-American […]

Filed Under: Travel Well Tagged With: american cities, dessert, nyc, restaurants, Travel Guide

NYC’s 8 Best, Most Famous Cookies (& Other Unique Treats)

June 13, 2025 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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The Best Chocolate Babka in NYC: 5 Delicious Classics

April 3, 2025 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

Chocolate babka is one of those New York City food staples that, like bagels and pizza, is the subject of much fanfare. Where to get the best chocolate babka in NYC, moreover, is a matter of fierce debate, with locals and foodie tourists alike clamoring to try all the best iterations of this niche New […]

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6 Beautiful, Easy Upstate New York Day Trips From NYC

March 9, 2025 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 […]

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How Cold Therapy Became a Pop Culture Phenomenon: Ice Baths, Cold Plunges, The Wim Hof Method & Beyond

November 4, 2025 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

Amid the discerning consumers of post-pandemic wellness culture– in which the prospects for future thriving look increasingly like things we used to do in the past— ice baths and cold plunges are having a pop culture renaissance.  I first heard about cold plunging almost ten years ago, when the talking heads in the New York […]

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The 9 Best Restaurants in Orlando, Florida (Including Healthy Dining Options!)

October 4, 2025 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

An interesting thing about Orlando, Florida is that pretty much no one who’s big in the food world talks about the variety of good dining options that can be found here. Orlando isn’t exactly known as a “food city”, per se– but the best restaurants in Orlando make a case for why it should be.  […]

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The 15 Best Restaurants in Charleston, South Carolina (& What To See While You’re There)

September 22, 2025 by Molly Beauchemin 2 Comments

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Spring is one of the best times of year to visit Charleston– South Carolina’s most beautiful port city. With azaleas, crepe myrtle, and gardenia in full bloom, the temperate weather and delightful array of special events like the Charleston Wine + Food Festival draw visitors from all over the world to Charleston’s best restaurants. It’s […]

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

September 16, 2025 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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The 11 Coolest Birthday Cake Bakeries in Los Angeles

September 12, 2025 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

If you’re looking for an amazing birthday cake in Los Angeles, you’ve come to the right place. The City of Angels is increasingly regarded as one of the best culinary cities in America, and this is especially true when it comes to bakeries and celebrations. Like New York City, Los Angeles is a place where […]

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An Insider’s Guide to Savannah, Georgia (22 Delightful Things To Do)

September 10, 2025 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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Let’s just come right out and say it: Savannah, Georgia is one of the quaintest cities on the East Coast United States, and it should absolutely be on any American traveler’s Bucket List.  People come to Savannah for the art, the architecture, the food, and to wander amidst the Spanish moss-covered live oak trees that […]

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