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The 9 Best Coffee Shops in Asheville, North Carolina

March 19, 2026 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

Amidst the crisp mountain air and beautiful mountain views, Asheville, North Carolina is the perfect backdrop for a nice cup of hot coffee– especially in the Fall. Accordingly, Asheville has become a city that’s famous for its hip coffee shops (in addition to breweries, farm-to-table restaurants, and natural wonders).  Because of the mounting popularity of […]

Filed Under: Travel Well Tagged With: american cities, asheville, coffee, travel well

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

March 18, 2026 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

An Insider’s Guide to Santa Fe, New Mexico (17 Awesome Things to Do)

March 11, 2026 by Molly Beauchemin 2 Comments

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Santa Fe, New Mexico is a majestic and quirky city in the so-called “Land of Enchantment” that is famous for, among other things, its rugged desert beauty, the area’s robust artistic legacy, stellar intersectional culture, and lovely, multiethnic, Southwestern-style food.     The landscape of this unique region of the United States famously inspired the work […]

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The 9 Best Breakfast Spots in Asheville, North Carolina

March 10, 2026 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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15 Cool Things to Do in Baltimore, Maryland

March 9, 2026 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

This insider Baltimore travel guide features not only a personally curated list of the best things to do in Baltimore, but also insider insights as to how to have a truly charming local experience. From exploring the city’s parks, entertainment, and historic spaces to wandering farmers’ markets and dining at Woodberry Kitchen, Baltimore is a […]

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

The 5 Best Ice Cream Shops in Asheville, North Carolina

February 17, 2026 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 5 Best Places to Get Tacos in NYC

February 11, 2026 by Molly Beauchemin 1 Comment

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I know what you’re thinking: tacos are really an L.A. and Austin thing, right? WRONG. For many years, that was certainly the case– but if you still think there aren’t any good tacos in NYC, you haven’t been looking in the right places.   In truth, the very best tacos in NYC could face off against […]

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The 9 Coolest Flower + Plant Shops in NYC

January 22, 2026 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.    […]

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15 ‘Emily in Paris’ Destinations You Can Visit in Real Life

January 1, 2026 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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If the filming locations of Emily in Paris have done anything for the city, it’s to add some fun and spontaneity into the typical list of standard Parisian experiences that most visitors already have on their travel bucket lists.  Since the show debuted in the middle of the 2020 pandemic, it’s garnered cheeky praise for […]

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The BEST Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Brownies Recipe (Dopamine Booster)

August 31, 2025 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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Let me just cut right to the chase: these delicious gluten-free peanut butter brownies are fudgy and decadent, made with serotonin-boosting bittersweet chocolate and happiness-inducing mucuna bean powder. Baking is a good stress reliever, and this recipe thoughtfully incorporates mood-supportive ingredients. (And if you don’t want to add the superfoods, leave ‘um out. The recipe […]

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