Kismet New York is the westernmost settlement on Fire Island, the 30 some mile long barrier Island off the Southern Coast of Long Island New York. Kismet has been lived in for hundreds of years, first by the Natives of the region and then later the Dutch and for over a hundred Years Kismet, Fire Island has also existed as a set of settlements on … [Read more...]
Category: United States
Guide to Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument
One of the newest National Park administered monuments. Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument is located in the northern woods of Maine, close to Baxter State Park and Mount Katahdin (the highest mountain in Maine). Mount Katahdin is famed as a terminus for the Appalachian Trail. This national monument does not have access to that state … [Read more...]
How to Get Tickets to Live Tapings in NYC
Did you know you can get tickets to live tapings of TV shows in New York City…for free? One of the best things about being in New York is getting to see live tapings of many of your favorite shows. Some of the best shows on television from late night to talk shows are taped daily in New York City. But after going to some shows, everyone seems to … [Read more...]
Visiting the Holiday Train show at the NY Botanical Gardens
One of the most anticipated Christmas Activities at the NY Botanical Gardens is the annual Holiday Train Show. Model Trains zip around over 175 landmarks from New York City (some still around and some demolished many years ago). Actually it is so interesting to see so many buildings that I never knew even possibly existed before (such as a large … [Read more...]
Best Ski Areas near Philadelphia
When people think of ski areas, Philadelphia doesn’t always come to mind. But Pennsylvania and other states in the mid-Atlantic and northeast do have some pretty good ski resorts to carve some trails. But if you don’t know where to go, then you probably assume nothing is available. So here is our list of the best Ski areas near Philly. * * * … [Read more...]
Neighborhood Guide: Upper West Side, New York City
The Upper West Side, NYC Possibly my favorite neighborhood in the city. And not just because it’s my current local hood. It has a lot of places to go and things to do and yet still feels a bit more lived in than some of the more popular tourist spots. But don’t let all the residential streets fool you, there is still actually quite a lot to … [Read more...]
Photo Essay: Acadia National Park
One of the oldest and most Visited Parks, Acadia National Park is certainly now one of my favorites as well. Also as someone who lives in the mid-Atlantic, one of the few really great parks that is reasonable distance from home as well. Established in 1916, the park was named for the French settlers to the area. Most of the park occupies desert … [Read more...]
Best Free or Affordable Romantic Places in NYC
New York City and Romance go hand in hand. But New York can be a very expensive city. But there is so much to do even for free. We scoured the city to find some of the best most romantic places in NYC that won’t break your budget. The Highline While a part situated on an old train track doesn’t sound romantic, the High line is one of … [Read more...]
Gold Leaf Ice Cream – Is it Worth it?
Hey do you want to try gold on your ice cream? My friend asked me as she invited me to the interesting ice cream shop “Matcha and More” in the Chinatown area of New York City. Sure, of course I did. I mean I was a sucker for anything new and different. Matcha N’ More has an incredibly popular and Instagram ready treat with their "24k Gold” … [Read more...]
Lassen Volcanic National Park – California
One of the Least Visited and yet most interesting parks is Lassen Volcanic National Park. The Park itself is famous for having all different types of volcanos. Cinder Cone, Cinder Cone, Shield, Composite, and Plug Dome. Types of Volcanos Cinder Cone The most thought of type of Volcano. Lava and ash is spewed from a vent and over time the … [Read more...]
Oldest Airport in the World – College Park, MD
I’m a bit of a huge Aerospace geek. Really love the topic. It started long before I did study and some work in the field. I of course knew a lot about the history of airplanes, air travel, and even space flight. However, I didn’t know much about the oldest, continuing operating airport in the World. If you had to guess the location, where would … [Read more...]
The Best View in Town – Old Post Office Building – Washington DC
“This one is the best, not the Washington Monument, Cathedral, or anywhere else. All the other ones are no where near as good. The Washington Monument windows are too small. The Cathedral is too far away from anywhere. This one is the best.” Call me skeptical, but I sometimes feel that people over exaggerate how great things are. Especially … [Read more...]