In September 2021, I went to the US Open tennis tournament in New York City for the first time (but certainly not the last). The Open is hosted at Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing in the borough of Queens, so I chose to stay in Queens and explore the borough and see... Continue Reading →
My fall road trip through West Virginia's eastern panhandle was full of so much beauty: historic sites, quaint towns, rolling mountains and plenty of fall foliage. But no trip of mine is complete without a brewery visit (or several) and I certainly got a taste of some great West Virginia brews. Here are the beers... Continue Reading →
In November of 2021 I finally took a road trip to the town of Frederick, Maryland, which I have always wanted to visit. It's a charming little artsy town in western Maryland full of Civil War history and beautiful scenery along the Carroll Creek that runs through its core. I had a great time exploring... Continue Reading →
The battle of Antietam, fought on September 17, 1862 in a rural area along the Antietam Creek just outside of Sharpsburg, Maryland, remains to this day the bloodiest single day in American military history and proved to be a pivotal moment in the American Civil War. Prior to the start of the battle, President Abraham... Continue Reading →
After a full day of exploring the towns of Harper's Ferry and Charles Town, my road trip took me further west through the mountainous eastern panhandle region of West Virginia to the towns of Martinsburg and Berkeley Springs. Martinsburg En route to my next stayover in Berkeley Springs, I stopped for a few hours and... Continue Reading →
"I don't even feel like I'm only three hours from home." This was my sentiment the entire time I was exploring the eastern panhandle region of West Virginia. In my mind, West Virginia always seemed so far away, but the easternmost part of it can actually be reached within 3-3.5 hours from the greater Philadelphia... Continue Reading →
In western Maryland about an hour's drive from both Washington, D.C. and Baltimore is the charming historic town of Frederick, Maryland. Centered around the Carroll Creek and full of colorful old homes and Civil War history, this walkable downtown is great to visit for all interests. What I found most surprising about Frederick is that... Continue Reading →
It's been quite a while since I've traveled! Having had more time at home to focus on my hobbies and interests, I've watched and played a lot of tennis over the past year and a half, and with things starting to feel a bit safer this summer I decided it was time to carry out... Continue Reading →
Nestled in the woods just north of the Cape May Canal lies a collection of historic buildings that tell the story of early life in the United States. It's well worth a visit and an easy drive from Cape May or any of the other nearby shore towns. The story of Cold Spring Village began... Continue Reading →
Up to this point I haven't been able to find the words to write since the COVID-19 pandemic started here in Philly. Like much of the rest of the world, I've gone through the whole range of emotions watching this thing unfold, from denial of how serious it was at the onset, to disbelief and... Continue Reading →
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