Not having much occasion to vacation in her own backyard, the Bashful Adventurer does what she doesn’t often do: stay at a hotel in her home county. But will her visit to the Courtyard Yonkers Westchester County meet her rather exacting expectations?
Peppino’s Katonah: Great Italian Food in a Former Train Station
The Bashful Adventurer, a regular at Peppino’s restaurant in Katonah, NY, shares one of her favorite places for Italian food in Northern Westchester.
A Visit to Tao Uptown, a Top Asian Restaurant in NYC
Some describe the uptown version of Tao restaurant in New York City as a pan-Asian food in a club-like setting. That sounds pretty tempting, but will it appeal to the 50-plus crowd?
Before the Restoration of The Last Supper Painting
One of Leonardi da Vinci’s most famous works was disappearing 30 years go. How the restoration of the Last Supper painting has transformed its viewing experience.
Savor Milan: Things to Do in Milan, Italy
Milan seems to be a hopping off point, the place where you land and then leave. But there are so many good reasons to stay for a bit. The Bashful Adventurer explores things to do in Milan, Italy.
Where to Get Coffee in Hoosick Falls, NY
On a road trip and in need of caffeine, the Bashful Adventurer stops in Hoosick Falls, NY for refreshment at Lumber Jack’s Coffee and Snacks—and why you should, too.
Founding Fathers in the Granary Burying Ground in Boston
Are you wondering whether the Granary Burying Ground in Boston is a graveyard worth visiting? In Boston on a business trip, I skip out during a lunch break to find Boston Common, which happens to be the closest historic site near my particular venue. Boston Common, with 50 acres and walkways along with green space,…
Visiting Hammondsport NY
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
Tired of waiting in long lines in overtouristed destinations, the Bashful Adventurer makes a less conventional choice for a vacation: Elmira, NY.
Stay in a Sandcastle on Coney Island
And now for something completely different: for a limited time, travelers can stay in a sandcastle overnight thanks to Booking.com