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Review: Quality Inn Lake George Hotel

We were in upstate New York for an early November weekend getaway. There are many great outdoor hiking spots within the great Adirondacks wilderness. For our 3 day trip, we decided to visit Lake George town and Lake Placid town…

Entrance to the Lake House at High Peaks Resort in Lake Placid.

Review: Lake House at High Peaks Resort, Lake Placid

We were in Upstate New York for a quick weekend getaway from the city. The Adirondacks stood out to us as it was reasonably remote yet not too far away. Even within the Adirondacks, there were many towns and places…

At a view point along the Storm King Mountain Loop trail

Storm King Mountain Loop Trail Hiking Review

Even in a concrete jungle like New York City, nature is always an hour or two away. Exploring natural sights and scenaries was one of our main goal during our most recent trip to New York. We also wanted to…

PER SE review NYC – Are the 3 stars still shining bright?

We made a reservation at per se restaurant by Thomas Keller in New York City 1.5 months prior. NYC is a special place for us, it was the city where we first met. After our flights to New York were…

The front of Holiday Inn Hartford Downtown

Review: Holiday Inn Hartford Downtown

As part of our trip to New York City, we decided to drive up north to Connecticut for a weekend road trip to catch peak fall foliage. Fall is our favourite season of the year, especially in the US Northeast.…

4 hiking trails you must attempt near New York City

When we hear of hiking and outdoors in the United States, we tend to associate it with Yosemite. Or the Grand Canyons. In any case, it will definitely be a national park in the west coast. What about the east…

4 things to do when visiting Maine during Fall

Maine is the vacation state of America. It’s a popular destination for families to explore during summer vacation. The vast outdoor landscape and plenty of parks make it a great destination to escape from busy cities. Its location beside the…

6 things you must do when visiting Vermont, USA

Located 5 hours north of New York City lies the state of Vermont. Known for its Green Mountains and iconic brand Ben’s and Jerry’s, it’s a destination often overlooked by its more popular neighbours such as New York and Massachusetts.…

Journey into the centre of the Antelope Canyon

The Antelope Canyons is one of the most famous attraction spots in Arizona. Very often, these beautiful canyons are visited together with a trip to the nearby horseshoe bend. M and I visited the Canyons with our friends as part…

A quick drive up into the mystical Bryce Canyon National Park

In the great state of Utah, there is no lack of stunning canyons and breathtaking landscapes. Home of the world’s most famous canyons, Utah has been one of the states that M and I have always wanted to visit. We’ve…