rhode island
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On top of Rhode Island: Jerimoth Hill
Despite living in the northeastern US for six years, I only managed to check off three of the nine state high points. It wasn’t for a lack of trying. We had plans to summit the highest point in New York before we moved away, but a late spring snowstorm thwarted that one. We also intended… Continue reading
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Extravagance on display in Newport, Rhode Island
Next up in the continuing saga of my obsession with Groupon: a trip to Newport, Rhode Island, which began when I found a $49 per night hotel stay. And this wasn’t some crappy hotel. It was clean, three minutes from the beach, and that price got us a king-sized suite for the night! (Of course,… Continue reading
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That time I drove all the way to Providence for dinner
Well, I guess the title of this post kind of gives everything away. But yes, I did once drive to Providence, Rhode Island just to go to dinner. Why, you ask? Well, my aunt and uncle were passing through and booked a hotel in the area so they could spend a couple days with me.… Continue reading
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Eastward Bound (part III) – Ontario to the Atlantic
Day 5. The last day of our cross-country road trip. After catching one last glimpse of Niagara Falls, my mom and I set off for the long drive across upstate New York. We drove all the way to Schenectady, before branching off onto Highway 7. This wasn’t the fastest route. But, as per usual, we… Continue reading