While I grew up in upstate New York, I probably spent 25% of my awake hours one state over in Bennington, Vermont. To be fair, I lived right near the VT/NY border, so heading on over to Vermont was only a 15 or 20-minute drive. Bennington is where I worked (I worked in a deli…
Last fall, James and I drove upstate to visit my parents for our annual fall weekend. We usually go to our same fall spots (The Apple Barn to get the best cider donuts ever, and Liberty Ridge Farms to do fun fall things), but not this year. My parents wanted to take us to Weston, Vermont,…
Dorset, Vermont is a small town in Southern Vermont known for the gorgeous fall views and hiking trails. Last fall we spent a day exploring Dorset and the surrounding areas. While we ate and shopped a little, the main attraction was taking photos outdoors and then walking through the Dorset Marble Quarry. Here is my…
Where to Eat in Newport, Rhode Island Aside from the pretty scenery and charming shops, my favorite part of Newport was the food options. I covered all my favorite spots for lunch, dinner, snacks, and drinks in this post. What to Do in Newport, Rhode Island There’s so much to do in Newport, and most…
I’ve already covered all the places to eat in Newport, Rhode Island, but what else can you do in this charming town? The answer is: a lot. It’s a great place if you prefer low-key nights of shopping or if you’re more outdoors-y and prefer boating or hiking. Here are some activities to do while…
Any travel guide of Newport, Rhode Island should include the Newport Mansion Tour. (Some people even go every year during their recurring vacation.) I thought it would be helpful to recap our experience and why we chose the package we did, and then give an overview of each of the mansions. Guided vs Self-Guided Tours James…
Whenever we go on vacation in a tourist-y area, I’m always weary about how the food will be. While I’m pretty low-maintenance (I like eating burgers and chicken fingers — I don’t need anything bougie to be satisfied), lots of people are anti-restaurants in tourist-y areas. Newport, Rhode island is not one of those towns….
Newport, Rhode Island is known for their seafood and variety of restaurants, so choosing a few places to have dinner during a recent vacation wasn’t an easy task. We read reviews online and took recommendations from friends and locals and came up with a list. Below are some places to eat dinner in (and around)…
