Looking for a gorgeous place to go peach picking in Northern Virginia or near DC? Great Country Farms in Bluemont, Virginia is an ideal spot for a serene day trip. (You might not have asked, but here I am delivering…) When peach season arrives in Northern Virginia (usually late June through August), you can expect […]
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A Weekender’s Guide to Keene, New Hampshire
Keene, New Hampshire is a quaint little college town in the rolling hills of Southern New Hampshire that makes a great low-key destination for a weekend away. If you’re looking to experience historic small-town New England at an affordable and accessible pace, Keene is a great place to start. Because of its pastoral roots and […]
9 Cool Things to Do in Cumberland, Maine
Cumberland, Maine is a lovely little idyllic town in Southern Maine that’s known for its peaceful recreation areas and luxuriously slow summer living. It’s full of charmingly expansive farmland, lush wooded areas, and welcoming small town New England heritage that makes it a nice place to, quite frankly, simply wander around. Having a car is […]
Cool Experience: Where To Dig-Your-Own Peanuts in Virginia
For those looking for a super unique, only-in-Virginia activity, digging your own peanuts is a bucket list experience. To that end, Hollin Farms in Delaplane, Virginia is one of the coolest and only places where you can easily dig your own peanuts in Virginia’s beautiful farm country– and with mountain views, to boot! As we […]
An Insider’s Guide to Kennebunkport, Maine
Once known merely as the dreamy backdrop of the Bush family compound, Kennebunkport, Maine is a tiny New England town on the state’s rocky southern coast– the perfect place to have a quintessential New England beach experience. Today, however, Kennebunkport also has a hotel and restaurant scene that makes it a world-class summer travel destination. […]
The 5 Best Places to Go Apple Picking in Northern Virginia (& Pumpkin Picking, Too!)
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 […]
An Insider’s Guide to the Hamptons
Known for their fresh air, peace and quiet, and beautiful beaches, the Hamptons are a constellation of coastal villages along the East End of Long Island. This Hamptons travel guide spotlights everything you need to know about the area, as well as what to do and how to get there. With an abundance of beautiful […]
We Love This Enchanting Rhode Island Sunflower Farm
Continuing our series on beautiful, lush travel destinations in the Northeast, this lovely Rhode Island sunflower farm showcases some of the most beautiful sunflower fields in New England. Dame Farm & Orchards in Johnston, Rhode Island, has been tending the same land since the early 1800s. Today, their pick-your-own sunflower fields are some of the […]
5 Beautiful Upstate New York Day Trips
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 other cultural institutions also reside just beyond the city limits, easily accessible by train (or, if you’re feeling fancy, a rental car). Below, we […]
An Insider’s Guide to Vancouver, Canada (17 Cool Things to Do)
Perhaps more than any other region in Canada, British Columbia is known for its rugged, unspoiled nature. Crisp, fresh air, snow-capped mountains, and lush, towering old-growth forests define this sumptuous and increasingly alluring part of the globe. That’s why Vancouver in particular has become synonymous with the great outdoors– but those uninitiated don’t always realize […]