November 5, 2022 We embarked on a day excursion to Long Island, which required a considerable journey from our location in New Jersey. We crossed the George Washington Bridge into Manhattan and made our way through the city, eventually reaching the Queensboro Bridge and entering Queens. After traversing the borough, we arrived at the...
October 30, 2022 Living about 10 minutes away from MetLife Stadium, we decided to attend the NE Patriots vs. NY Jets game in East Rutherford, NJ and we couldn’t have picked a better game for Cynthia’s first NFL game and tailgate experience. There were pregame activities set up outside the stadium for fans to...
October 23, 2022 We made a stop at the American Dream mall and it is shockingly massive. We quickly walked through the entire mall and only browsed a couple of stores and we still spent over two hours there; it’s that big and packed with so much to explore! Located in New Jersey next...
The Hudson River, like the St. Lawrence River, is a natural wonder that inspires awe and wonder. As one travels up the Hudson River Valley, one is greeted with charming towns that dot its shores, providing a glimpse into the quintessential American experience. Ferries traverse the river, offering tours of the great waterway and...
October 9, 2022 Hesitant to pay the toll to Manhattan again, we chose to explore the scenic Liberty State Park in New Jersey. The park offers a picturesque vantage point from which to view the iconic Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, and Manhattan skyline. The park boasts an array of trails and a well-maintained...
October 8, 2022 We drove across the George Washington Bridge into Manhattan and fortuitously found free street parking on the Upper West Side. After unloading the bicycles, we embarked on a leisurely tour of the neighborhood. Our first destination was Tom’s Restaurant, the establishment prominently featured as the diner frequented by the characters in...
Hudson River Waterfront Walkway Right across the Hudson River from Manhattan is a conglomeration of cities in New Jersey that butt up along the shores of the river to form an upscale and luxurious waterfront that features restaurants, bars, spas, condos, parks, and walkways. It is along this portion of the Hudson River shoreline...
October 7, 2022 Cynthia and I had the privilege of visiting the ’76 House, a historic landmark located just across the NJ-NY border in Tappan, NY. Built in 1686, the ’76 House is known as “the oldest Tavern in America” and has served as a popular resting point for many of our country’s founding...
October 7, 2022 Get ready for some spooky fun! We embarked on a pumpkin patch adventure through northern New Jersey, visiting three different locations. It was Cynthia’s first time visiting a pumpkin patch, and we both thought the festive decorations were to die for, the rows upon rows of pumpkins were simply boo-tiful, and...
October 2, 2022 While on our way to New Jersey, we made a pitstop in the capital city of Hartford, Connecticut to visit the state house. Unfortunately, as it was a Sunday, the building was closed to the public. Nonetheless, we were able to take some photographs of the exterior and, while roaming the...
