Summer vacations need to involve water. It’s that simple. I can visit mountains, deserts, cities and small towns any time of the year, but a summer getaway must take place near a lake or an ocean (rivers won’t do–don’t ask why). Perhaps summers feel so fleeting because I grew up in upstate New York where…
Category: Travel
No Such Thing as “The Perfect Vacation”
My beloved New York Times recently ran an article about planning the perfect vacation. In a nutshell, the article compiles recommendations suggesting that anticipation of a great trip is just as important, if not more important, than the trip itself; long weekends or long holidays away don’t make a difference; you don’t need to completely…
Taking Picnicking to New Heights
Picnicking is the cheap way of dining out, which is why I love it. There’s nothing nicer than sitting on the grass, watching boats shimmy down the Hudson and clouds glide across a sea of sky while nibbling on charcuterie, cheese and fruit. So will the experience of picnicking be ruined by the experience of…