Fall Foliage Trip to Lake Minnewaska State Park

Minnewaska State Park Preserve is located just about a two-hour’s drive from Manhattan if the traffic’s on your side- and quite a bit longer if it’s not. Since we’d left bright and early, we thought we’d been able to dodge the worst of it when we came across a complete stand-still just about a mile … More Fall Foliage Trip to Lake Minnewaska State Park

Apple Picking at Masker Orchards- An NYC Day Trip

Only about an hour’s drive from New York City, apple picking at Masker Orchard is a popular fall-time activity- plus it’s pet friendly! One of the things that I like about this orchard is that it doesn’t actually have to be an expensive day out. Both parking and admission are free, and visitors are free … More Apple Picking at Masker Orchards- An NYC Day Trip

What to Expect When Visiting Mont Saint Michel From Paris

Most visitors recommend taking an overnight trip to the famous tidal island of Mont Saint Michel, and rightfully so. Unwilling to leave our base in the city, however, we decided to take this day tour from Paris.

Being on the far side of Normandy, it’s important to note that this trip requires five hours of driving in each direction- so you really make sure that you’re invested in seeing this abbey, but trust me, it’s worth it. … More What to Expect When Visiting Mont Saint Michel From Paris