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An Insider’s Guide to Monterey, California

March 27, 2025 by Molly Beauchemin 1 Comment

Monterey, California is a charming little beach village located about 2 hours south of San Francisco and 45 minutes north of Big Sur, California. The unparalleled beauty of the coastline in this region, especially along the iconic 17-Mile Drive, is one of the many reasons that visitors have been drawn to the area for decades.  […]

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The Best Shave Ice on O’ahu: 6 Cool Places to Try This Hawaiian Staple

March 15, 2025 by Molly Beauchemin 3 Comments

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What bagels are to New York City and what coffee is to Portland, shave ice is to Hawai’i– particularly O’ahu, where the best shave ice is made. This Asian/Pacific Rim-influenced version of a snow cone (albeit a much better snowcone) is a classic Hawaiian dessert. You can’t leave the island without trying shave ice– just […]

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15 Cool Things To Do in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

March 15, 2025 by Molly Beauchemin 3 Comments

Pittsburgh is often overshadowed by its slightly more cosmopolitan sister, Philadelphia– but the city that made Andy Warhol and Andrew Carnegie is a lovely destination in its own right. Pittsburgh has excellent restaurants, lovely parks, great neighborhoods, and a prodigious cultural scene, from the iconic Andy Warhol Museum and the Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh to […]

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The 9 Best Restaurants in New Orleans Right Now (+ What To Eat, Where)

March 14, 2025 by Molly Beauchemin 1 Comment

New Orleans is one of the truly mythic cities of the American South, full of Native American, Creole, and down-home Southern spiritualism subsumed with the spirit of local jazz. It is a place full of soul, heart, music, celebration, struggles, and triumphs, at once cheerful and gothic, haunted by the past but evolving solidly towards […]

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The 15 Best Things to Do in Baltimore, Maryland

March 9, 2025 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 […]

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

February 27, 2025 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 of […]

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18 Cool Things to Do in Seattle, Washington

February 13, 2025 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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This bespoke guide to Seattle, Washington features a mix of quintessential must-sees and decidedly charming, little-known delights.  Whether you’re a first-timer to the Pacific Northwest or merely someone looking to get an insider’s experience in Seattle, the landmarks, restaurants, shopping, and adventures detailed in this guide capture the dynamism and self-sufficiency that has come to […]

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A “Forrest Gump” Guide to Savannah, Georgia

February 9, 2025 by Molly Beauchemin 1 Comment

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Tom Hanks’ 1994 performance in the iconic American film Forrest Gump was a revelation at the time the movie came out– though the politics of having an able-bodied person (Hanks) play someone who was intellectually disabled (Forrest) have certainly changed. (Spoiler alert: that is a bad idea!) Nevertheless, Forrest Gump remains an essential narrative within […]

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The 5 Best Farmers Markets on the Big Island of Hawai’i

February 7, 2025 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

The best farmers’ markets on the Big Island of Hawai’i are among the best in all of Hawaii. Because 11 of the world’s 13 known climate types are found here on the Big Island, the variety of produce never ceases to amaze! Like the cool farmers’ markets of O’ahu, Big Island’s best farmers markets boast […]

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The 5 Best Breakfast & Brunch Spots in Savannah, Georgia

February 1, 2025 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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Is there anything more charming than waking up in Savannah and searching for breakfast or brunch? I think not. Fortunately, Savannah is rife with hundreds of lovely restaurants that all produce amazing, decidedly local first meals– but which ones really capture the flavors of this charming southern city in their breakfast offerings? That’s a matter […]

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