Every Christmas movie set in New York, from Elf to Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, has prepared you for this moment. Lights on every corner. Little piles of snow tucked neatly beside the store entrances. A gentle flurry,…
Does Venice Smell Bad? When It Does, and When It Doesn’t
Mostly, no. Venice smells like salty, briny lagoon air. You might catch a stronger odor at a very low tide, beside a drained canal, or on a hot, windless afternoon, but it fades as soon as you walk away from…
13+ Fantastic Fall Activities in New Haven, Connecticut
Autumn is here, bringing cooler temperatures, colorful foliage, and many fun fall activities in New Haven county. Whether you’re excited to attend one of this season’s local festivals or just want to get outside and enjoy nature, there are excellent…
12 Best Fall Activities in Mystic, CT (From a Connecticut Native)
Updated October 2026 with this year’s dates. Mystic is my go-to day trip whenever I’m home in Connecticut. In summer, it’s ice cream and sailboats. In fall, the same little seaport swaps its flip-flops for cider donuts, ghost tours, and…
14 Fall Foliage Tours from NYC for 2026 (Picked by a Licensed NYC Guide)
When you grow up in New England, you take fall foliage for granted. The leaves change, your father hands you a rake, and life goes on. Then I became a licensed New York City tour guide and started showing autumn…
35 Best Things to Do in NYC in the Fall (Updated for 2026)
“Don’t you love New York in the fall?” – You’ve Got Mail Fall is a beautiful season for when I gave tours in New York City. The summer crowds thin out, the air turns crisp enough for a jacket, and…
