Category: United States

Russian Tea Room Review

A translucent bear at the Russian Tea Room in New York City that is also an aquarium. Photo credit: M. Ciavardini.

The Bashful Adventurer descends on the iconic Russian Team Room restaurant in New York City. But will it live up to her dreams and its past glory?

A Visit to the Babe Ruth Grave

Baseball bats placed at the grave of legendary baseball player Babe Ruth in Hawthorne, NY. Photo credit: M. Ciavardini.

Finding themselves in Hawthorne, NY (Westchester County), the Bashful Adventurer and the Brawny Sherpa visit the grave of Babe Ruth. Will they appreciate what they find there?

Visiting Hammondsport NY

A plane on Keuka Lake in Hammondsport, NY. Photo credit: L. Tripoli.

With so many Finger Lakes region locations to choose from, the Bashful Adventurer finds some good reasons to visit Hammondsport, NY

Things to Do in Elmira, NY

A table, handwritten documents, chair, and a window in the Mark Twain Study, now on the Elmira College Campus in Elmira, NY. Photo credit: L. Tripoli.

Tired of waiting in long lines in overtouristed destinations, the Bashful Adventurer makes a less conventional choice for a vacation: Elmira, NY.