Call off the search! Here are four places for a guaranteed excellent cup of coffee in the City of Brotherly Love.
Four Outstanding Coffee Shops to Try in Philadelphia
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Traveling Light: Packing List for a Weekend in Rochester, New York
Sharing my ultra-light packing list for a summer weekend getaway in Rochester, New York This might just be my smallest pack ever (not just in the history of the blog, but ever) with four days/three nights in a tote bag. Until a recent weekend in Rochester, New York, there was a tie for my lightest …
The Complete Weekend Travel Guide to Rochester, New York
Something I found fascinating when telling friends and family we were heading to Rochester for the weekend was that everyone had a different immediate response: “Eastman Kodak!” “Wineries!” “Garbage Plates!” “Susan B. Anthony!” “Video Games!” It will never get old to me that people’s first reaction to simply hearing the name of a destination is …
8 Essential Restaurants in Rochester, New York
Look, I love an iconic meal as much as anyone else – bagels in NYC, pasta in Italy, tacos in Austin, stroopwafels in Amsterdam, far too much fish in Denmark, barbecue in Memphis… Those meals are popular for a reason and they wind up being a large part of the visitor experience. I’m happy to …
From Scrabble to Suffrage: Four Rochester Museums You Just Can’t Miss
Welcome to Rochester, New York: a city steeped in culture and history. There’s no better way to discover the elements that have shaped the city’s identity than by exploring its captivating museums. From the world’s oldest photography museum to the largest collection of play artifacts, Rochester offers an eclectic array of experiences for visitors of …
Traveling Light: New York City Winter Packing List
This is the second NYC packing list in the history of this blog – the first was way back in the fall of 2017 when skinny jeans were de rigueur and my Vejas were brand new (wow, look how bright and clean they were!). While my style has shifted some over the years, my love …
36 Hours in NYC: Lower Manhattan
I can’t believe it’s been more than five years since I stepped foot in NYC (well, I guess given the events of the last few years I technically can believe it – but considering Michael and I used to visit the city two or three times a year, it still feels strange). A relatively inexpensive …
Traveling Light: Packing List for Albany, New York (in a backpack!)
Everything I packed in my under-the-seat bag for our weekend in Albany, New York
A Capital Experience: 36 Hours in Albany, New York
Considering a quick trip to Albany? Here’s your car-free guide for a fun getaway to New York’s capital city.
Traveling Light: A Packing List for Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
I’ve always found packing for cities with a more “classic” style (say, Rome, Paris, or almost any Southern U.S. city) easier than packing to visit “cool” cities (New York, London, or San Francisco all come to mind) since my wardrobe is very low-key and contains very few “trendy” items. Still, I find I feel more …