Sometimes after a hard hike, such as the Devil’s Path in New York’s Catskills, you want to treat yourself to something good. What better place to get some seriously good food than New York City? Just a 2-hour drive from the Catskill Mountains brings you a whole world of food options. These are my top 5 recommendations for affordable restaurants …
When you think of the Jersey Shore the first thing that comes to mind is the show. That’s unfortunate. I am here to show you the other side. The Jersey Shore that everyone thinks of is Seaside Heights. It’s the most happening boardwalk, the dirtiest and where you see people like those on the show. It’s also a lot of …
Ogden, for me, was a happy surprise. It turned out to be the perfect “home base” during my trip to Utah. Close to all the outdoor adventures I could want, walkable, and had some amazing food. During my first trip to Utah, where I hiked the Mighty 5 National Parks, I was pretty disappointed in the food. I think this …
Whether you are heading to Sunday River mountain in Maine for some winter skiing or hiking in the summer there are lots of places to grab a bite to eat. No matter what outdoor adventure you are into, these top 6 places to eat won’t leave you hungry but will definitely keep you coming back. The Matterhorn Just a short …
After a long hike there is nothing like a cold beer and great restaurants to choose from. One of my favorite towns, with both of those things is New Hope, Pennsylvania. An eclectic town, where everyone is accepted and people from all walks of life mingle on the main street. Whether its people watching from Havana’s or drinking wine from …
When you think of wine country in the western part of the US everyone always thinks of California. But I would challenge you to get out of the traditional and discover wine country in Washington State. In particular the Red Mountains. Geology The Red Mountains have the hottest growing region and is very dry. The topsoil from Horse Heaven Mountains …
České Budějovice is the largest city in the south Bohemian region of the Czech Republic, though I never had the feeling that I was in a big city while visiting. The city itself also boasts one of the largest squares in Europe surrounded by brightly painted houses, giving it all a very picturesque and fairytale feel. If you only have …
“With enough coffee, I can dress myself and use my grown-up manners.” – Barista Life Before heading off the grid to volunteer in the Bocas del Toro region of Panama, I spent the day wandering around Panama City. With so many unique things to do in Panama, at the top of my list for the day was to seek out …
“It’s a magical world, Hobbes, ol’ buddy….Let’s go exploring!” – Bill Watterson As much as we would like to spend all our time on the mountain, sometimes you just need a break. Luckily, the area surrounding the mountain that is Stowe, Vermont has lots of great options. These are my top 5 picks for things to do on your rest …
“The city seen for the first time, in it’s first wild promise of all the mystery and the beauty in the world.” – F. Scott Fitzgerald This page contains affiliate links. By purchasing from these links you help support this blog! I am lucky to live within a 45-minute commute to New York City but I rarely visit. Don’t get …