Destinations
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Where to Drink Hard Cider Near Philadelphia
I’ve tried my fair share of hard ciders over the years, thanks to it being my husband’s go-to alcoholic drink of choice. Hard cider, at its most basic level, is fermented apple juice. But there are so many different varieties: still, sparkling, dry, sweet, sour – the options are endless!…
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Will Travel for Coffee: Boston, Massachusetts
In my opinion, Boston’s love of coffee isn’t all that surprising if you think about the city’s history. After the Boston Tea Party, where citizens dumped tea into the harbor to protest the British rule, they of course would have had to pivot to another hot beverage. Some say that…
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Things to Do in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston is easily one of my favorite cities to visit in the Northeast United States. As the capitol of Massachusetts, it’s a major hub for history, culture, food and sports. Boston is definitely on the smaller side compared to other large cities in the Northeast, with a population of a…
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Will Travel for Coffee: Toronto, Canada
I found the coffee scene in Toronto to be pretty diverse, just like the makeup of the city itself. There was a pretty good mix of independent coffee shops as well as a ton of Tim Hortons chain locations (which I should have tried as a baseline, but I just…
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48 Hours in Toronto, Canada || A First-Time Visitor Itinerary
Located on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario, Toronto is the capital of the province of Ontario and the most populous city in Canada. It’s a city known for its multicultural nature, renowned food scene, attractions like CN Tower and the Hockey Hall of Fame, and film production industry. One…
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Bars Around the World || Short Girl Favorites
One of my favorite things to do when I travel is try local bars, restaurants, and coffee shops. It truly helps you get a deeper insight into the area of the world you’re visiting. And if I’m being completely honest, a drink is just a great way to wind down…
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Things to Do in West Chester, Pennsylvania
Located about 45 minutes west of Philadelphia is a small college town and the county seat (aka capital) of Chester County, West Chester, PA. Founded in 1799, it was originally known as Turks Head! The name came from a local inn that the town sprang up around. Many of the…
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Will Travel for Coffee: Syracuse, New York
For 3 years in my mid-twenties I called Syracuse, New York home. Since one of my best friends still lives in the area, I try to make it back to visit as often as I can! Like many cities and towns in the United States, Syracuse gets its name from…
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Visiting Valley Forge National Historical Park
While Pennsylvania doesn’t have any federally designated National Parks, Valley Forge is one of nearly 2 dozen sites in the state managed by the National Park Service. Within the park you’ll find 3,500 acres of meadows, monuments, trails, and woodlands. Nearly 2 million people visit Valley Forge every year. The…
