Brooklyn Aquarium

Coney Island brings people in with it's freak shows, scenic views, and carnival rides.  It's also home of the New York Aquarium, which is a ridiculously overpriced way to spend two hours.  I recently spent the day there with my SO, as they recently introduced a new exhibit, Ocean Wonders: Sharks!  I have been a …

PSA: It’s still too cold for the beach

After a week of hot weather, all I could think about was a refreshing beach day.  As I often do, I am more of a doer than a planner and this proved true again on beach day.  In a full-steam-ahead move we headed out to the Rockaways without a single glance at the weather.  We …

Seattle’s Public Market

Most known for flying fish and an iron pig, the Public Market in Seattle is truly a sight to behold.  One can spend virtually all day here - I would recommend visiting on a Tuesday or Wednesday, as this is when it gets a little less touristy for a minute. Steer clear on weekends or …

Seattle Art Museum (SAM) Review

The Seattle Art Museum, affectionately called SAM by anyone who knows it, was created in 1933 to give Northwestern artists a place to showcase their work.  It is actually composed of three different segments:  one their most well-known building in downtown Seattle, the original Asian Art museum, along with the Olympic Sculpture Park.  All three …

I’m In Love With Amtrak

I swear - this isn't sponsored, it's just my honest opinion.  Both my father and my grandfather were at one point in their lives conductors, so maybe I'm a bit biased.  But I just really love Amtrak! To begin, you can pack for the trip with little worry of TSA guidelines or anything of the …