As writers, we all have been inspired in one way or another by fellow authors. From guidebooks to travelogues, my favorites include Jack Kerouac, William Least Heat-Moon, Rick Steves and David Philips. For a comprehensive look at travel books recommended by travel writers around the globe (yes including me..), follow the link below: https://upjourney.com/best-travel-books
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Exhibit “A” Brewing Company: A Road Trip To-Go I had every intention to describe in detail the actual brewery space of Exhibit “A” Brewing Company, the tanks, the ceiling, the brewing process. With every expectation comes a reality. By the time I arrived at Exhibit “A” Brewing in Framingham, Massachusetts, my son was fast asleep
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I love rail trails, yes I’m a nerd. It’s the perfect combination of history and recreation, two things I love. It’s the idea that the former paths of trains can now be (legally) explored. An added bonus is there is no longer worry about getting hit by a train! Some of my favorite rail trails
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Center Hill Preserve – Plymouth, MA Exploring Plymouth Sites such as Plymouth Rock and Plimoth Plantation are familiar to anyone, but mention the name Center Hill Preserve, even to locals, and expect inquisitive looks. Plymouth, Massachusetts is synonymous with its historical sites and tourist attractions. Brewster Gardens and Pilgrim Memorial State Park are
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Hidden Cape Cod National Seashore Happy New Year! I’m here to show you that even in January, the Cape is the perfect getaway! Cape Cod National Seashore is synonymous with summer, and rightly so. Waves crashing on pristine beaches with a backdrop of sheer dunes is a typical scene. Beaches that afford amazing summer experiences are
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The Primitive Crow, an antique store in Bozrah, Connecticut is like no other, is a perfect gift destination this Christmas season.
Norwell and Hanover, Massachusetts I love being a parent. Truly, just watching my son, Danny, play makes me happy. I entered fatherhood in my thirties so I was a little nervous about how my lifestyle would change. Travel has always been dear to my heart and I was afraid that parenthood would limit my ability
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Visiting eastern Connecticut? There’s much more than just casinos and Mystic. Here is my eastern Connecticut top 10 list of (mostly) off the beaten path places to visit.
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Hi, I’m Zack and I hope you enjoy reading about some of my favorite places to travel to. I’m a lifelong adventurer whose travel itinerary was drastically altered with the birth of my first child in 2015. Plane trips and even long car rides became much less frequent. Instead, I learned that superb destinations could be
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Adventures on the Rec Path- Stowe, Vermont Daringly flying down the side of a steep mountain has never been of interest to me. The ski lodge, on the other hand, with an apres ski libation and a roaring fire, is definitely in my wheelhouse. Although winter sports aren’t my forte, Stowe, Vermont is still a
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