Updated March 2019 You know I’m a New England girl, and likely always will be, but I know I’m not alone when I say I am “so over” winter! Winter seems so festive through the holidays and I can’t wait for that first snowfall. Then I spend January making peace with it and attempting to…
Portsmouth and New Castle, NH are neighboring towns on the New Hampshire coastline. New Castle has the distinction of being the easternmost town in New Hampshire, as well as one of the smallest, and is solely made up of islands. Portsmouth, on the other hand, is one of New Hampshire’s larger cities and is a…
Vermont is known for its skiing during the winter months, but after some half-hearted efforts in my younger years, I would much rather sit inside the lodge by the fire, cocoa in hand. So is there any reason to endure the cold Vermont temperatures and mounds of snow if you aren’t taking advantage of traditional…
Over the last few years I have become enamored of the old industrial mill towns sprinkled throughout Connecticut and beyond, with names like Rockville, Unionville, and Tariffville. While most of these towns have fallen into decline with the shrinking manufacturing economy, some are thriving by attracting small businesses, preserving historic architecture, and creating a gathering…
What immediately comes to mind when you think about Salem, MA? My guess is you either think of Halloween, or witches. Am I right? If so, that’s not surprising! Salem has developed a devoted following over the years that centers around the celebration of Halloween, the Salem witch trials, and other supernatural adventures. That reputation…
Recently I traveled to Williamsburg, VA to drop my oldest for her sophomore year of college. I thought a little “me” time was in order after saying goodbye to her (doesn’t get easier the second year, by the way) so I planned to stay a couple of days in Washington, DC at my cousin’s apartment….
