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 →
Exploring West Virginia’s Eastern Panhandle: Harper’s Ferry and Charles Town
"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 →
Guide to Visiting Historic Frederick, Maryland
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 →
Attending the US Open in New York City
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 →
Visiting Historic Cold Spring Village
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 →
Exploring Historic Beaufort, South Carolina
On my fall trip to Savannah, GA and Charleston, SC, I rented a car and drove between the two cities, which gave me the freedom to make stops along the way. One stop I decided to make was to the town of Beaufort, SC, which lies almost halfway between the two. I parked the car... Continue Reading →
Visiting Philadelphia’s National Museum of American Jewish History
This past weekend when I was itching to get out of the house but didn't want to venture too far in the rain, I decided to visit a museum located right in my neighborhood that I had never visited before - the National Museum of American Jewish History (NMAJH). The museum sits within the nation's... Continue Reading →
To Rent a Car or Not: Pros and Cons
2019 was a year I had looked forward to since I first started solo traveling - the year I turned 25 and could finally rent a car without those pesky fees that are automatically affixed to anyone under the age of 25 trying to rent a car regardless of their driving record. An additional $20... Continue Reading →
Around the World in Beers: Charleston, SC
Sitting in Abe's on Lincoln in Savannah, a local told me that the brewery scene in Charleston was even better than Savannah (read about the Savannah beers I tried!), which excited me even more for the second half of my Low Country adventure. The brewery scene in Charleston is quite robust, with several breweries concentrated... Continue Reading →
Christmas in Cape May
Every year during Christmastime the quaint Victorian seaside resort town of Cape May, New Jersey becomes a scene straight out of a Dickens novel. The gingerbread cottages are decked with lights and garlands with candles in the windows. There is much to do and see in Cape May to get in the Christmas spirit. Here... Continue Reading →

