A local's guide to savoring the history, culture, food and nature of the Northeast USA
Getting knee-deep into a cranberry bog with waders on has long been my New England bucket list. Did you know cranberries are native to New England, like their cousin, the blueberry? Without New England, the world would not know the tart-sweetness of this red fruit. (England has a relative, but not quite our cranberry.) From … Read more
Whenever I make it up to Maine, I leave feeling like its slogan, “Life the Way it Should Be,” is true. I also fall in love with each new town I visit. This was especially true on my recent visit to Ogunquit. I visited Ogunquit to do something that makes me very happy. I attended … Read more
Newport is one of my favorite New England seaside towns, full of shops, restaurants, and charm. It carries the storied history of the upper class of New England, including the Vanderbilt and Kennedys. You will find farms, cliffs looming over the blue ocean, vineyards, and plenty of romance. It is located on Aquidneck Island … Read more
Newport is a highlight of any trip to Rhode Island or New England. Cruise ships visit our city, often as part of fall New England foliage cruises. Newport is a colonial town on Aquidaneck Island in Narragansett Bay. There is plenty of history to explore, but also shopping, dining, and natural beauty. Read on for … Read more
My friend Sheela was turning 50 and had only been to two New England states, Connecticut and Rhode Island. I planned a 5-Day New England Road Trip Itinerary to take her on starring a few of my favorite places in New England but staying southern enough to do in five days. We were given a … Read more
If you are not up to the best hikes in Rhode Island or want to take a stroll, enjoy this list of the best walking trails in Rhode Island. Some are through the woods, while others are along the beach, and all will provide the beauty and charm of why Rhode Island is such a … Read more
If you live in Massachusetts or are driving through, you have to chance to visit two of the scariest spots in the United States– The Lizzie Borden House and Salem. Read on for the best haunted places in Massachusetts. How to Visit the Lizzie Borden House 230 Second Street, Fall River The Lizzie Borden Bed … Read more
Why Visit New England? When I first moved to Rhode Island in New England from the West Coast, some of my California friends were very confused about New England. New England is a geographic area comprising the states of Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont. It is in the northeastern United States … Read more
I was in Portland, Maine, for a conference a few years ago. I was able to do many great things in the area, but a visit and trip to Peaks Island eluded me. Since then, it has been on my New England bucket list. My friend, Sheela, visited the area for her 50th birthday to … Read more
If you are looking for a day trip from Boston or are spending a few days exploring the US’ smallest state, be sure to see what Rhode Island’s capital, Providence, has to offer. Providence is one of the US’ oldest cities, founded in 1636 by Roger Williams. The city’s name refers to God’s Providence. Roger … Read more
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