Total Days: 3 Days | Accommodations: Hotel in Downtown Newport | Transportation: Car though Uber will work, and walking | Traveled: With friends | Type of Trip: Historic sites | Highlights: Cliff Walk, Mansions Tour, historic fireplace restaurants Newport is branded as a “summer town” which makes visiting during the off-season a special time! Fewer crowds, no waiting, cozy fire lit restaurants…below is the “winterized” […]
Author Archives: Penelope
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Dec
Dec
If it IS your first time in Newport, check out this itinerary! BUT if you’ve hit all the famous landmarks, here are some equally impressive (if not more unique) alternatives: Colonial Tree Walk over Cliff Walk If you’ve already enjoyed the Cliff Walk, the Colonial Tree Walk should be next in line. Instead of a water […]
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Dec
Dec
Total Days: 3 Days | Accommodations: Hotel in Downtown Newport | Transportation: Car though Uber will work, walking and biking as well | Traveled: With friends | Type of Trip: Historic sites | Highlights: Harbor sail, Cliff Walk, bike ride to historic sites DAY 1 At a glimpse: Highlighting the views on or near the waterTravel Agenda: Upon arrival, pack a beach bag and drive […]
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Dec
Dec
Good Stocking Stuffers that travelers and adventurers want and actually need! Mask holder: store your masks in a pouch or case for easy access and to keep them clean. Phone mount and charger for your car: because road trips are the new ideal way to travel. Buy one that can do both so you can […]
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Aug
Fun facts and interesting tidbits I learned from traveling to Amman, Wadi Rum, the Dead Sea, Petra and Madaba The streets of downtown Amman are lively with vendors, music and food. They spill onto the sidewalks and streets during the day and at night. In some stores, the price of an item will be written […]
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Aug
Essential items to pack and what to wear in Jordan I traveled to Jordan in October 2019, during the beginning of “winter.” It was in the 80s-90s during the day and 60s at night. My trip was organized through a tour with Intrepid. These are the items that were an absolute must! Pack these items: […]
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Aug
Traveling to Amman, Wadi Rum, Petra, the Dead Sea, Madaba and Jerash with Intrepid Travel Jordan was bundled with my Egyptian trip so I flew directly from Cairo International Airport. It’s a proud country with some of the most unique scenery in the world. That being said, Jordan has economic problems, a huge population of […]
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Aug
Aug
A little extra advice for what to avoid so that you’re a NYC pro in no time. If you’re heading to NYC, check out this recommended itinerary! Don’t spend more than an hour in Times Square. You should definitely experience this sensory overload and fully embrace the madness, but then move on quickly! Don’t take […]
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Take advantage of the lack of crowds and tourists and head to these spots this summer: Hudson River ParkBetween the West Side Highway and Hudson River lies the Hudson River Park. This 4+ mile riverfront park includes bike lanes, piers, gardens and is chock full of beautiful landscapes and new areas to explore. Though the pathway […]
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Jun
Curious what goes on in NYC during corona times? I learned first hand what is open, closed, ambiguous and inspiring when I moved to the city. A (somewhat optimistic) look during Phase One and Two of reopening is below: Now is the time to stroll or bike the streets of NYC. With lack of tourists, […]