Shelter Island is a small island located at the eastern end of Long Island, New York. Shelter Island is only 32 square KMs and boasts those small town feels. Luckily this little oasis is only a quick 10-minute ferry ride from Greenport, NY. The island itself is one third preserved and owned by The Nature Conservancy, so there is a …
This summer we had to switch our travel plans from plane trips to car trips (thanks Covid-19). With our original travel plans on hold, we have taken to exploring the Northeastern area of the USA. Known for its beautiful harbors and sandy beaches, Cape Cod quickly rose to the top of our Covid travel list! Cape Cod is a peninsula …
When we were planning a trip to Cape Cod we knew we had to add on a Nantucket day trip. Nantucket is a small island off the coast of Cape Cod. It has transformed from a bustling 19th century whaling community to a quiet escape from the city. A one hour ferry provides convenient access from Hyannis Harbor, however you …
For us, summer getaways typically involve researching flight deals to distant cities abroad. However, today’s COVID-19 environment has forced us to think local when planning much needed breaks from working from home. While we’ve enjoyed getting to know tourist-free Upper East Side, Upper West Side, and Randall’s Island, we decided it was time to venture across state lines. After careful …
Although the Upper West Side (UWS) is just a quick walk across the park from the Upper East Side (UES), the neighborhoods differ in a lot of ways. The UWS is filled with more culture and music than the UES, perhaps due to its closer proximity to broadway itself. We love to cross Central Park to explore the neighborhoods, enjoy …