This trip was hosted by Explore Steuben, the county that plays host to Corning, the Finger Lakes, and so much more. Can you imagine the puzzled reactions I got when I told my friends I was heading to Corning, New York for summer vacation? Our past few family vacations have involved destinations like Finland, Yellowstone, … Read more
My family likes easygoing vacations (like Disney) or unusual vacations (like Finland). So they were a little surprised when I suggested a road trip through New York and Pennsylvania for our family vacation this summer. But I’ll be honest, there’s a reason. My son is 16 (and a half!) and I would be lying if … Read more
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If you’re looking for things to do around Corning, New York, you’ll find plenty if you’re interested in wine, glass, and the mountains. But if you’re spending a solo day in town before heading home, you might wonder what there is to do in Corning, New York. It turns out it’s the perfect place for a … Read more
It was about a year ago that I planned a trip to New York City and got a sneak peek at the LIFE Hotel. I was in town attending the New York International Auto Show and stayed at the nearby Stewart Hotel near Penn Station. On a whim, I walked into the hotel and was … Read more
I’ll be the first to admit that I like quirky, authentic, out-of-the-way places just as much as I love a good luxury trip. And I usually find out about these places in quirky sort of ways. Last year, a friend who is very big into seaglass (it’s an actual thing!) wrote about her trip to a … Read more
I went to the 2017 New York International Auto Show last week and all I got was a lousy t-shirt. NOT TRUE! I actually got an awesome t-shirt with the Demon logo on it when I attended the VIP introduction of the 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT® Demon. You wanna see it? The car, I mean, not … Read more
Every summer, I intend to grab life by the horns and drink it down with gusto. Add in whatever other cliches and metaphors you’d like to that and you get the picture. Summer is meant to be spent sleeping in and relaxing by the pool. It’s meant for impromptu block parties and late evenings looking … Read more
Okay, it’s not summer yet. And I haven’t gone on vacation yet. But I’m planning to go if and when this stomach virus decides to vacate my house. I’m also not really sure how much of a “vacation” it will be. We’re packing up the car, the kid, the dog, and half our kitchen and … Read more
