The microbrewery scene has taken off across the United States in recent years. New York state has been seeing a rise in microbreweries for about 10-20 years, particularly in Western New York. It’s a great way to renovate and re-use old industrial spaces in cities that are primarily declining from industrial shifts in the 1900s….
The Finger Lakes is one of our favorite places to spend our summer weekends. This beautiful region has wineries, breweries, and super cute towns, making itself one of the best summer vacation spots in the USA. But most notably? The several outdoor opportunities from kayaking and lake exploring to hiking and chasing waterfalls. If you’re…
Long Island Wine Country is home to a stunning wine region that is just a train ride away from New York City. Yet so many of us New Yorkers will fly across the globe for wine tours in Italy or Portugal, totally unaware that there are wine tours on Long Island! No flight or passport…
Mexico City is an ideal place for museum lovers, since the city has 170 museums, making it the second city in the world with the most museums, only behind London. The Mexican capital has a great cultural offer, capable of satisfying the tastes of the most demanding visitors. From the National Museum of Anthropology to…
Beacon, NY is one of my favorite places in the world. This lively town is on the eastern border of the Hudson River, smack dab in the heart of the Hudson Valley. So it’s easily accessible to New Yorkers by the Metronorth train which leaves you right in the town. Just a few steps from…
There are hundreds of beautiful hikes in Upstate New York to choose from. And they can range in level of difficulty due to the diverse terrain throughout our vast state of New York. From easy loops around our gorgeous New York lakes to more challenging mountain hikes through one of our many epic New York…
Known as the most tranquil part of the Hamptons, Montauk is a popular USA summer vacation destination for both people living in New York City and visitors from across the globe. Between Montauk’s beautiful beaches, vivid food scene, and the iconic lighthouse, there are so many things to do in Montauk that often it’s hard…
New York borders two Great Lakes and the mighty Atlantic Ocean. On top of these large bodies of water, there are hundreds of beautiful rivers and lakes in New York ranging in size and popularity. Visiting the beaches in New York State is easy because there are so many options. Within New York City, there…
Whether you are a newbie or a pro, kayaking on Long Island kayaking is a meditative sport that can help you decompress and enjoy the beauty of nature. You can also combine your kayaking adventures with other fun activities that these small towns on Long Island offer. This guide will help you figure out where…
Mexico City has had different names and occupations throughout its history. In the times of the Mexicas (Aztecs), the city took the name of Tenochtitlan. During the Spanish invasion, it was known as Mexico City. After the Mexican War of Independence, the city took the name of Federal District and remained so until 2016 when…