Two New England Gems: Backyard Garden Trip #2
Take a Backyard Garden Trip to Saint Gaudens in Cornish, NH and the WWI Memorial Park in North Attleborough, MA.
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Travel
An Afternoon in Gloucester
Gloucester is known for the Gorton fisherman, A Perfect Storm, and the greasy pole contest. Mostly, it’s synonymous with the sea whether for fishing, whale watching, or beach-going. Well, this afternoon in Gloucester has nothing to do with the beach. It’s all about buying records, exploring an abandoned village, and a castle. Mystery Train Records
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A Weekend in Maine
Each summer for the last twelve years, my family has rented a house for a few days in the New England area. This summer’s location was Falmouth, Maine. Using Falmouth as a home base, we ventured out to surrounding towns, including Westbrook, Freeport, Portland, and Bath. On our long weekend in Maine, there was fun
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How to Step Up Your Post-Pandemic Travel Plans
I am happy to feature guest blogger Wally De La Rosa from Money.com for this useful article with quite vital information regarding post-pandemic travel plans. With Covid (mostly) behind us and summer here, we are all itching to travel. Instead of leaving in hasty abandon, it’s important to take extra steps to ensure a perfect
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A Weekend in Martha’s Vineyard
Although Martha’s Vineyard is only a short ferry ride from the mainland, the pace and feel of the island is worlds away. My family and I recently spent a few days on the Vineyard for a getaway. Traveling in April, we risked rainy weather. Luckily though, on our three days stay on the island we
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Two Roads Brewing Company
Two Roads Brewing Company in Stratford, CT is built on historical tradition, a deep understanding of science, environmental friendliness, and of course, great beer!
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Harbor View Hotel
Harbor View Hotel in Edgartown on Martha’s Vineyard is the grande dame of the island. The classic hotel built in 1891 is the epitome of elegance. Located only a ten-minute walk from downtown Edgartown and across from picturesque Lighthouse Beach, its location is superb. On a recent visit to Martha’s Vineyard, my family and I
An Afternoon in Fitchburg
The previous Backyard Road Trips’ article, From Framingham to Fitchburg was a success, so it was time that I headed back to the wilds of north-central Massachusetts to explore what else Fitchburg has to offer. Fitchburg is a post-industrial town that is ripe for exploration. It has tangible pieces of the past such as former
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The Pantry at Avenue N
Located inside a renovated mill building in the center of the village of Rumford, Rhode Island, is Avenue N. Avenue N is a popular restaurant serving apps, pizza, and fish. Next to Avenue N is a market and deli, run by the restaurant, called The Pantry at Avenue N. After a recent trip to Roger
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Cafe Strega
With all of the dining options available in Plymouth, sometimes I look for a tried and true classic such as Cafe Strega. Cafe Strega is an Italian restaurant that is perfect for every occasion. It is comfortable for an any-night meal but is also perfect for a night out. Cafe Strega’s location is utterly fantastic.
