5 Winter Wonderful Hudson Valley Hikes
Looking for the best winter hiking near New York City? Here are places to go walking in the Hudson…
Hot Chocolate in the Hudson Valley: How to Warm Up this Winter
Whether the snow’s started to fall or not, the ideal pick me up on a winter afternoon is a…
Fun Snow Tubing and Sledding Spots in the Hudson Valley
Not a skier? Me neither. But give me a sled and a hill and I’m schussing like a boss….
8 Family-Friendly Ice Skating Rinks in the Hudson Valley
Looking for family friendly winter fun in the Hudson Valley? Head to one of these ice skating rinks and…
Hudson Valley Spotlight: Kingston, New York
Turn a corner in Kingston and you’ll find a surprise. For example, walking down Fair Street, I saw a…
Escape from NYC: Overnight Options in the Hudson River Valley
What do you look for in a getaway destination? I’m guessing you seek out a place that offers a…
Boscobel Twilight Tours: Silent Night Along the Hudson
Looking for a silent night in the middle of holiday season chaos? Consider booking a twilight tour of Boscobel,…
The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze 2024: Essential Guide with Insider Tips
Immerse yourself in a magical world of over 7,000 carved pumpkins at The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze! This enchanting Halloween…
Vacation is a State of Mind
Vacation Inspiration Wondering where to go next? Start here. I’ve ticked many must-sees off my list. Some of the…
Tihany Lavender Festival: Hungary’s Enchanting Escape
My go-to aromatherapy scent is lavender. The oil extracted from the purple flowers of this Mediterranean evergreen has a…
Ice Skating in NYC: The Prettiest Rinks 2024
There are plenty of iconic things to do when visiting New York City. Of course you’ll want to head…
Cocoa Powder: What it is and How to Use it
What did you find when you cleaned out your kitchen pantry? A half-empty bag of walnut pieces? Expired boxes…
12 Fitness Tips to Keep You Outdoors Even In Winter
The weather outside is frightful. And the couch and Netflix are oh so tempting. Resist! With the right clothing,…
First Time Shooting Sporting Clays: What You Can Expect
The coyote had me locked in a staring contest. One of us had to make a move. I yelled…
Bannerman Island: Debunking A Suburban Myth
You don’t have to go to Europe to tour an abandoned castle. Bannerman Island, just north of New York…
In the New Year I Will…
Lose weight. Organize my closets. See my friends more. Volunteer. Eat kale. Watch less tv. By Saturday I’ll be…
It’s Restaurant Week!
The Hudson Valley’s annual prix-fixe promotion for lunch and dinner at some of the area’s finest restaurants runs November…
Making the Most of a Membership
When confronted with paying the admission fee during my recent visit to Washington Irving’s Sunnyside, I was presented with…
On the Heels of the Horseman: A Visit to Sleepy Hollow
The little boy in the front pew threw one hand up as the other hand frantically waved a Headless…
“Buy the Ticket. Take the Ride.”
This directive comes from Hunter S. Thompson’s classic “Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas.” While I would never publicly…
Don’t Miss the Cherry Blossoms in NYC: Central Park in Spring
Where’s the best place to see the spring cherry blossoms in NYC? Central Park! You’ll walk through a tunnel…
Help! I Need Travel Ideas for the New Year
Wondering where to go in 2021? Assuming it’s safe to travel again, here are some of the best places…
Before There Was Bernie: A Visit to FDR’s Home and Library
I received a campaign ad from Bernie Sanders the other day. He compared himself to a legendary reformer, America’s…
About Me
Who is The Open Suitcase? I’m an early morning kinda gal who uses the wee hours for digital content…