Globetrotter's Diary · New York · USA

What to Do in 1 Day in New Paltz, NY: Fall Foliage and Huguenot Street

The Hudson Valley Region offers terrific day trip options under 1 hour away from NYC. How about checking out New Paltz with plenty of opportunities for exploration, from historic Huguenot Street to relaxation at the Mohonk House or exercise on the Minnewaska trails?

Globetrotter's Diary · New York · USA

A Perfect Day Trip From NYC: Boscobel House and Hiking Around Cold Spring, NY

Can’t decide whether you want to visit a museum, have a kid-friendly picnic in the park, climb a mountain, window-shop antiques or just have a lazy day wandering around a quaint town? No problem, we couldn’t either and found it all in Cold Spring, NY in the Hudson Valley. Plenty of things to do, whatever your… Continue reading A Perfect Day Trip From NYC: Boscobel House and Hiking Around Cold Spring, NY

Globetrotter's Diary · USA

A quick and easy hike to Rattlesnake Falls in Pocono Mountains

I’ve always been an easy-going and quick-to-move sort of gal, so when my 7 year old nephew ran into the family room wildly announcing that this was the day to go hiking, complete with waterfalls and mushroom-picking, there was no doubt in my mind of our plan for the day.  No need to go far… Continue reading A quick and easy hike to Rattlesnake Falls in Pocono Mountains