It’s December and I really want to go for a hike. I want that feeling that being surrounded by nature and being outside give you. Unfortunately for me, the weather has not been good here in Portland, but I’ve never been one to stay in because of a little rain. There are very few places … Continue reading
Providence, RI is one of my favorite little New England cities for food. They have a great variety of food carts, cheap eats, upscale dining, and something from every culture. By the time we arrived, I was so hungry I couldn’t wait to eat dinner. While I waited for Todd, I used Yelp to find … Continue reading
When you have lived in a place your whole life, you begin to take it for granted. I write this hoping that my family and friends in Long Island are safe and warm tonight after Hurricane Sandy ripped through their towns. Traveling from southeastern Connecticut to Long Island, New York, by way of the Orient … Continue reading
Used book stores rarely attract the tourists, but The Book Barn in Niantic, CT is unique. The two locations in downtown Niantic really aren’t special, other than the immensely knowledgable staff, but the original location just past the Niantic Center Elementary School is incredible. There must be a dozen or more sheds and shacks filled … Continue reading
As our trip to the east coast neared, I began to daydream about our arrival in Boston, Mass. It had been nearly 16 years since I toured this ancient US city. I remembered the dingy streets, standstill traffic, old buildings, and massive crowds of people everywhere. This time, I wanted to see more and I … Continue reading
travel. eat. hike. 