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4 Fantastic Orchards Near NYC

by Mary Denton Meier-Evans | Aug 22, 2019 | New England, United States Travel | 31 Comments

Who loves any excuse to visit an orchard? How about apple orchards in New York? Talk about the perfect Fall family activity near The City! Let’s plan a day of apple picking near New York City!

Travel Scrapbook: Bringing Home Memories

by Mary Denton Meier-Evans | May 30, 2019 | New England, Travel, United States Travel | 16 Comments

My husband and I always laugh at ourselves….it is completely impossible for us to travel ANYWHERE and not drag back home some kind of treasure. My Travel Scrapbook is not as traditional as you might imagine. Rather, it’s a collection of treasures I have found along the way. Today, I’m sharing with you some of my favorite finds in recent years.

Brimfield Antique Flea Market: A Guide

by Mary Denton Meier-Evans | May 28, 2019 | New England, United States Travel | 6 Comments

I recently returned from a four-day flea-marketing and antiquing trip to Brimfield Antique Flea Market in Massachusetts. I’ve been a number of times, and completely enjoy the experience, and always find TONS of treasures! If you’ve never been, let me give you a little tour. And…by the way. I’m taking a group!!! Want to go? Read on!

Paul Revere’s Boston

by Mary Denton Meier-Evans | May 2, 2018 | Featured Post, New England, United States Travel | 4 Comments

In October 2017, my husband and I took a trip to see the leaves change in the Boston area, and to soak up the rich Boston History. High up on my list was taking in all the sites connected to the famous Paul Revere Ride.