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As you drive through eastern Sicily, you can’t help but notice the domineering presence of Mount Etna, which rises above towns and cities, smoking menacingly. Mount Etna, or “the Etna” as locals call it, is the tallest peak in Sicily and Europe’s most active volcano. Despite its menacing presence and history of destruction, Mount Etna is…
We recently returned from an 11-day road trip through Sicily with our two kids, and it was one of the best family vacations we‘ve ever taken. Sicily’s chaotic cities, delectable sweets, and amazing scenery offered something for everyone. Our three-year-old went wild for the desserts, our one-year-old ogled the brilliantly decorated baroque churches, and we…
We recently returned from an ambitious two-week vacation to Israel, which was one of our best trips to date. I thought a lot about how to recap our recent travels. At first, I considered a day-by-day account of our experience, but that got too long too fast, and only our mothers would be interested! So…
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site is the family home of Theodore Roosevelt, former governor of New York and 26th president of the United States. Today you can tour the grounds and home where the former president lived with his family. The onsite museum provides an excellent overview of the president’s early life and political career,…
Open House New York weekend was such a busy weekend of sightseeing, I had to split up the recap into two posts! If you are interested in reading about how we spent day one of Open House New York, or learning about what Open House New York actually is, be sure to read my full…
Every year for one weekend only, important buildings across New York City open their doors to the public during Open House New York (OHNY). I first wrote about OHNY in my post 9 Reasons to Visit NYC in the Fall and was really excited to participate in the event this year. During the Open House…
Within New York City’s historic seaport district is the South Street Seaport Museum, a gem of a museum highlighting the historic significance of this newly revitalized neighborhood. Once an important shipping and transportation hub, Seaport is now a trendy enclave on the southeastern shore of Manhattan and a great spot to grab some upscale eats…
This summer we took our 7 month old baby on a week-long vacation to England, part of which included a day in London. London is a great city to travel to with a baby: there are a variety of activities to choose from, excellent public transit, and the city is highly walk-able. The last time…
Monday is the official start of fall, and in honor of the change of seasons I’m posting my top reasons to visit New York City in autumn. From scenic beauty to fun activities and annual events, here are 9 reasons to visit NYC in the fall: 1. Leaf Peeping Break out the sweaters, booties, and…
Kaaterskill Falls is the most iconic natural landmark in the Catskill Mountains, and has been immortalized in paintings, poetry, film, and literature. Hiking to this waterfall is a must for any Catskills trip and can easily be added to any weekend itinerary. Luckily, this hike is low in mileage and only moderately difficult, making it…