We are all very familiar with New York City’s Times Square New Years Eve celebration, but in a city so large, that is definitely not the only way to ring in the New Year! Why not ring in the New Year the healthy way by running 4 miles thru Central Park? That’s exactly what IContinue reading “Running into 2022 – NYRR Midnight Run”
Category Archives: US 50 States Travel
Chasing Waterfalls Across the US in 2021
2021 was definitely a better travel year than 2020. It was a great year to explore more of my own country, since there were no restrictions to travel within the US. To be on the safer side, I tried to take trips that involved lots of outdoor activities and when looking back at them, IContinue reading “Chasing Waterfalls Across the US in 2021”
Boston’s Holiday Market at Snowport
Updated November 2022 One of these years, I will make it over to Europe in December to visit some of the Christmas markets, but until then I’m glad that many cities in the United States have started their own Christmas Markets, including right here in Boston. Although not exactly the same as the Christmas MarketsContinue reading “Boston’s Holiday Market at Snowport”
Donut Tour of Portland Oregon
When visiting a new city I like to take at least one tour while I’m there as you can learn about different things to see and do while on tours that you wouldn’t normally think about. Prior to visiting Portland Oregon this fall, I took a look at the tours that were offered and cameContinue reading “Donut Tour of Portland Oregon”
Chasing Waterfalls and Fall Foliage Along the Historic Columbia River Highway
When you think of great places to see the fall foliage in the United States, the New England states are probably the first places that come to most people’s minds. As someone who grew up and currently lives in New England, I definitely agree with this, but traveling has shown me there are so manyContinue reading “Chasing Waterfalls and Fall Foliage Along the Historic Columbia River Highway”
Ghost Tour at Virginia City’s Washoe Club
The great thing about traveling is it opens your eyes to the fact that there is history all over this world and with history comes the paranormal! History and ghost stories become intertwined telling the story of a location’s past. Virginia City, Nevada is located northeast of the capital of Nevada, Carson City and southeastContinue reading “Ghost Tour at Virginia City’s Washoe Club”
Milwaukee : Long Weekend in the Brew City
One of the most underrated cities for a great long weekend visit has got to be Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It has always been on my bucket list of cities to visit in the US and after a recent Labor Day weekend trip there, I’m so happy that I finally made it there. I actually cannot believeContinue reading “Milwaukee : Long Weekend in the Brew City”
Lion’s Den Gorge Nature Preserve
Wisconsin may not be the place that comes to mind when you think of towering bluffs above tropical looking blue waters, but that is exactly what you will find at Lion’s Den Gorge Nature Preserve. Lion’s Den Gorge Nature Preserve is located about a half hour drive north of Milwaukee, Wisconsin in the town ofContinue reading “Lion’s Den Gorge Nature Preserve”
Pabst History in Milwaukee
Milwaukee, Wisconsin is currently known as the “Brew City” and once known as the Beer Capital of the World. There are many well known beer brands that called Milwaukee home like Miller, Schlitz, Blatz and Pabst. Pabst Brewing has a long history in Milwaukee and you could easily dedicate a whole day to the historyContinue reading “Pabst History in Milwaukee”
Day Trips From Boston By Train: Newburyport
Located 35 miles north of the city of Boston, is the coastal town of Newburyport, Massachusetts. Located along the Merrimack River where it flows into the Atlantic Ocean, Newburyport was once part of the town of Newbury and became an important fishing and trading port in the 1600s. Goods came into the US thru theContinue reading “Day Trips From Boston By Train: Newburyport”