
Many places across America have a certain food item that is emblematic to their city or region, and luckily we have found ourselves at the source of several.
Share a meal or two (okay many, many meals!) with us and learn about the origins of some of the USA’s most icon foods… CONTINUE READING >>

Many places across America have a certain food item that is emblematic to their city or region, and luckily we have found ourselves at the source of several.
Share a meal or two (okay many, many meals!) with us and learn about the origins of some of the USA’s most icon foods… CONTINUE READING >>
We love Christmas markets!
The festivities, the food, the comraderie, the glühwein – put it all together and we’ve got ourselves a great way to ring in the season!
But really — you ask — how different can they be? Surely one Christmas market is the same as the next?
Our reply? Not by a loooooooong shot! … CONTINUE READING >>
We love Christmas markets!
The festivities, the food, the comraderie, the glühwein – put it all together and we’ve got ourselves a great way to ring in the season!
But really — you ask — how different can they be? Surely one Christmas market is the same as the next?
Our reply? Not by a loooooooong shot! … CONTINUE READING >>
The holidays are fast approaching so now is a good time to explore some of the unique aspects of family gatherings for empty nesters. When we were a young family, the holidays posed a problem for us. Whose family we should visit?
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The holidays are fast approaching so now is a good time to explore some of the unique aspects of family gatherings for empty nesters. When we were a young family, the holidays posed a problem for us. Whose family we should visit?
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New York City is a great place to spark a little romance. So here are a few ideas to try next time you are in the Big Apple…
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New York City is a great place to spark a little romance. So here are a few ideas to try next time you are in the Big Apple…
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One of the many advantages to having an “empty” nest is the freedom to swap your nest with other adventurous types. We decided that before we sold our house, we would try using it as bait for a cheap month in New York City.
Being in the habit of Googling at the drop of a hat, we took the online approach to finding suitable exchanges. We looked at several different sites, and chose a well known one for its ease of use and abundant choices from all over the globe. For a small annual fee, one can peruse homes, set up destinations to visit and… CONTINUE READING >>
One of the many advantages to having an “empty” nest is the freedom to swap your nest with other adventurous types. We decided that before we sold our house, we would try using it as bait for a cheap month in New York City.
Being in the habit of Googling at the drop of a hat, we took the online approach to finding suitable exchanges. We looked at several different sites, and chose a well known one for its ease of use and abundant choices from all over the globe. For a small annual fee, one can peruse homes, set up destinations to visit and… CONTINUE READING >>
T’was the night before Thanksgiving and all through New York everybody was stirring in every apartment and house.
As I rounded a corner on Columbus Avenue what to my wondering eyes should appear
a festively dressed elf, face down sticking up his…. CONTINUE READING >>
T’was the night before Thanksgiving and all through New York everybody was stirring in every apartment and house.
As I rounded a corner on Columbus Avenue what to my wondering eyes should appear
a festively dressed elf, face down sticking up his…. CONTINUE READING >>
Sometimes in our travels we come upon connections across history — and miles — in coincidental and unpredictable ways.
Come along with us as we explore the Presidential Library and Museum (and yes, we found the weird stuff!), peek into the houses that the Roosevelts lived in — together and apart — and have the privilege to visit with a friend of Eleanor’s (seriously)… CONTINUE READING >>
Sometimes in our travels we come upon connections across history — and miles — in coincidental and unpredictable ways.
Come along with us as we explore the Presidential Library and Museum (and yes, we found the weird stuff!), peek into the houses that the Roosevelts lived in — together and apart — and have the privilege to visit with a friend of Eleanor’s (seriously)… CONTINUE READING >>
Your GypsyNesters found the wild, weird and wonderful not-so-known sights, sounds and flavors of The Big Apple!
Even if you are a New Yorker – we bet you don’t know most of these!..
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Your GypsyNesters found the wild, weird and wonderful not-so-known sights, sounds and flavors of The Big Apple!
Even if you are a New Yorker – we bet you don’t know most of these!..
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