Football season is in full swing, and the weather has gone from chilly to cold. It is the time of year when I just want to hibernate. I’m a very social person, so although I don’t want to leave my home, I still want to see my friends. I have learned that food is the […]
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What to do in Dumbo
A guide of what to do in Dumbo, the Brooklyn neighborhood located “down under the Manhattan Bridge overpass” including where to eat, shop, and explore. Dumbo is a small neighborhood within Brooklyn situated along the East River between the Brooklyn Bridge and the Manhattan Bridge. The neighborhood is known for having stunning views of the […]
What to do in the West Loop Chicago
A guide of what to do in the West Loop Chicago. This neighborhood is home of many of the city’s best restaurants and it has a lively nightlife. When I moved to Chicago in 2008, I worked in the West Loop. Back then the neighborhood was considered to be somewhat dangerous and some of the […]
What to Do in Brooklyn
My guide of what to do in Brooklyn – it is definitely worth carving out a day of your New York City itinerary to dedicate to exploring Brooklyn. Brooklyn has become a destination in its own right – full of restaurants, shops, museums, and parks to explore. Thirteen years ago when I moved to New […]
NYC Foods | 26 Foods to Try in New York City
These are the foods to try in New York City. These are the iconic NYC foods that make up New York City’s diverse culinary scene and culture. NYC Foods to Try: 1. Pizza from Grimaldi’s, Roberta’s, Di Fara, Prince Street Pizza, Patsy’s, or Artichoke New York City is famous for its thin crust pizza. It’s hard to […]
Best Places to Honeymoon
It’s Valentine’s Day so it seemed fitting to share a list of the best places to honeymoon – or to just take a romantic vacation. A few of these destinations on my list of best places to honeymoon are high up on my list of places to visit, the others are places that I have […]
24 Hours in NYC, and a visit to Roosevelt Island
Last month I made a quick last minute trip to the East Coast. I flew into New York City and stayed with my sister before we met up with our family in Connecticut. From Connecticut, I went home to Kennebunkport with my parents for the weekend. I got to spend time with my entire family, […]
Exploring Boulder and Bryce Canyon, Utah
Our canyoneering adventure in Dirty Devil was the most physically demanding part of the Utah trip. The next day we started off with breakfast at Mesa Bakery – a place that our adventure guide, Chris, had recommended. Mesa Bakery is a tiny farm and bakery in Hanksville, Utah where they make their own breads, cheeses, […]
Exploring La Fortuna Costa Rica
Last week, my sister and I went on a road trip through Costa Rica. Kelly happened upon round trip flights from JFK to Liberia, Costa Rica for $192, and I happen to love Costa Rica. I booked a $38 flight on United to get to New York, and the next day Kelly and I departed […]
Easy Potato and Cheddar Pierogi
The abundance of Polish food in Chicago is just one of many reasons why I love this city. Chicago is home to the largest Polish population outside of Warsaw, and as a result, I have discovered and become a bit obsessed with pierogi. Inspired by some of my favorite products from ALDI, I created a recipe […]