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The 7 Best Hikes in New Hampshire

March 2, 2026 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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New Hampshire is a great place to hike with ample access to woods, water, and windswept summits. Below, we spotlight some of the best, most beautiful, most famous, and most accessible hikes in New Hampshire for visitors and Bucket List-oriented locals, alike. Each is special for a different reason, as each hike detailed below reflects […]

Filed Under: Travel Well Tagged With: american cities, exercise, hiking, nature, small town america

Tulip Picking in Rhode Island at Wicked Tulips Flower Farm

February 18, 2026 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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Wicked Tulips Flower Farm is hands-down the best place to go tulip picking in Rhode Island– and likely all of New England. Every spring, you can pick tulips at this magical flower farm in Exeter, Rhode Island while strolling amongst the bright, cheerful rows of tulips with joyous, carefree abandon. It’s a lovely hidden gem […]

Filed Under: Travel Well Tagged With: nature, rhode island, small town america, yoga

The 5 Best Places to See a Beautiful Sunset in Maui

February 17, 2026 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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Of all the Hawaiian Islands, Maui is perhaps the most family-friendly because– much like O’ahu– the island has a little bit of everything. This is particularly true when it comes to sunsets. Because Maui’s sunny South shore has over 6 miles of sandy beaches and only 10 inches of rain per year, it’s an ideal […]

Filed Under: Travel Well Tagged With: american cities, Hawaii, maui, nature

An Insider’s Guide to East Hampton

January 30, 2026 by Molly Beauchemin 5 Comments

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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 bespoke 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 […]

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

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.    […]

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

The 5 Best Hikes on O’ahu, Hawai’i (Incredible Views You Need To Experience)

January 22, 2026 by Molly Beauchemin 3 Comments

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The island of Oahu has some of the best mid-range hikes in all of Hawai’i. While the best hikes on Oahu aren’t always obvious to outsiders, locals know that apart from Stairway to Heaven– a fabled, dangerous, and technically illegal hike that you should not attempt– social media and the Internet forums are making many […]

Filed Under: Travel Well Tagged With: american cities, exercise, Hawaii, honolulu, nature, oahu, Travel Guide

An Insider’s Guide to O’ahu, Hawai’i (25 Cool Things to Do)

January 5, 2026 by Molly Beauchemin 1 Comment

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O’ahu, Hawai’i is a very unique and special island, often described as “Hawai’i’s gathering place” because of how it’s positioned, culturally and otherwise, as the island’s ambassador to the West.  Honolulu, the state capital, is located here, and it’s the most urban region of Hawai’i. Ultimately, its accessible accommodations, navigability, and friendly cosmopolitanism make O’ahu […]

Filed Under: Travel Well Tagged With: american cities, Hawaii, nature, oahu, Relaxing getaway, restaurants, spas, Travel Guide

How To Roast Fresh Chestnuts in The Oven

January 3, 2026 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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Roasting fresh chestnuts in the oven is the modern equivalent of “chestnuts roasting on an open fire…”, the iconic lyrics to one of the most quotable American Christmas songs in the canon. Every year when winter comes around, securing a bag of locally-grown chestnuts and roasting them in the oven is a local food lovers’ […]

Filed Under: Cool Ideas, Mood Recipes Tagged With: nature, recipe, winter blues

17 Cool Things to Do in Vancouver, Canada

January 2, 2026 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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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 […]

Filed Under: Travel Well Tagged With: Canadian cities, hiking, nature, restaurants, Travel Guide

Cool Experience: Where To Dig-Your-Own Peanuts in Northern Virginia

October 12, 2025 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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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 […]

Filed Under: Travel Well Tagged With: nature, peanut butter, virginia

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