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10 Top Experiences for a Girls’ Getaway in the Finger Lakes

The Finger Lakes region stretches across the heart of New York state, where small towns and villages surround the 11 finger-shaped lakes that give the area its name. It’s a region of charming towns with historic centres. It’s a region…

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Wine tasting Barnstormer Winery

An Education in Wine at New York’s Finger Lakes Wineries

Despite enjoying the occasional glass, I’ve never really known a lot about wine. Wine to me was either red, white, or rosé, and I either liked the taste, or I didn’t. When terms like “dry” and “acidic” were thrown around…

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Rainbow Falls Watkins Glen State Park

A Hike In Watkins Glen State Park

It was the first day of the year that felt like Autumn. The sun was bright, and the skies were blue, but there was an edge of a chill in the air that hinted at the coming change in the…

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Gantry Plaza State Park Long Island City views

A Tour of Long Island City, NYC’s Fastest Growing Neighbourhood

Long Island City is a neighbourhood in flux. From industrial days gone by to the gleaming towers blocks that pierce the skyline today, Long Island City is changing. And thanks to a morning with Brooklyn Unplugged Tours, my blogger friends…

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Long Island Wine Country

A Whirlwind Tour of Long Island’s North Coast

It can be difficult to get a feel for a place in a short space of time. But during the two days I spent in Long Island, two things stood out. Two threads that came together time and time again:…

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Christmas in NYC

Christmas in NYC: 10 of My Favourite Festive Experiences

“It’s the most wonderful time of the year…” So sings Andy Williams in one of my favourite festive songs, and while I know it’s not the case for everyone, for me, it rings true – Christmas really is the most…

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