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35 Unique Things to do in NYC
Since moving to NYC in 2018, I’ve spent the past few years exploring everything the city has to offer. I grew up visiting New York all the time so once I moved, I wanted to discover the most unique things to do in NYC. And let me tell you- this city is packed with interesting things that plenty of visitors miss. If you are planning a trip to NYC, here are a few things you’ll want to know right away: The NYC subway system runs 24-hours a day. Passengers should still wear a mask when riding NYC trains and buses. It costs $2.75 for one ride and you can pay…
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The 6 Best Hiking Trails Near NYC
Even though I grew up near the Smoky Mountains, I didn’t really discover how much I love hiking until I moved to the Pacific Northwest. It was probably one of those “you never see the touristy things in your own hometown” situation. When I lived in Seattle, it seemed like I went hiking every other weekend. The trails were gorgeous and unlike anything I’d seen before. Once I sold my car and moved to NYC, I initially put my love of hiking on hold. But after a few years of exploring via public transportation plus the pandemic keeping me closer to home, I realized there are some excellent trails near…
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The 5 Best Hiking Trails in Acadia National Park
Acadia National Park is a breathtaking protected area in coastal Maine. From ocean views to wooded trails, the variety of this park is incredible. But, with more than 150 miles of hiking trails in Acadia National Park, it can be challenging to know where to start exploring. I fell in love with Acadia last year and I quickly decided it needed to become an annual trip. There is so much to do- like biking on carriage roads, sampling popovers at the Jordan Pond House and watching the sunrise at Cadillac Mountain. But, my absolute favorite thing about Acadia are the hikes. In this post, I’m diving into my top five…
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How I’ll Think About my Future Travel Plans Moving Forward
Four months and multiple postponed trips later I’m finally starting to think about traveling again. I won’t say I’m ready to hop on a plane or book a hotel stay, but I’m at least considering future travel. This thought doesn’t come lightly. Living through the first wave of coronavirus in NYC and losing my grandmother to COVID-19 has made me even more cautious about emerging from this quarantine. The current Black Lives Matter Movement and my entrance into my own anti-racist work have also caused me to reflect on the ways I’ve centered white stories, restaurants, and destinations in my past travels. When I start traveling again, I want to…
