Things to Know Before You Go to Saint Petersburg
I like to think I’m an organized person. At least when it comes to traveling. In my mind I have all the routes to and from the airport figured out, my collection of essential phrases memorized, my…
The 2nd Annual New York Donut Hike
8:00 AM It’s time, and I’m waiting by the door. The usual suspects are gathering, the same as last year. My parents (donut enthusiasts, both of them) and my brother (a donut purist, some might say). And…
What I’ve Been Doing and Where I’m Going
Things have been crazy. I’m not sure I’ve ever had a time in my life when I’ve had so many things going on in so many different directions – it’s all good, but at the same time…
The View from the Amtrak Adirondack Line
It’s my one year blog-iversary here on The Wayfarer’s Book! That went by really fast. There have been lots of adventures, uncountable donuts, and more pictures of the New York skyline than probably any of you have ever…
The Best Things to Eat and Drink in Montreal (That Aren’t Donuts)
Montreal is the perfect place to wander, eat, and drink. Three of my favorite things! And while I did eat a decent amount of donuts, for those of you who don’t have a sweet tooth, here are…
I Ate All the Donuts in Montreal so You’d Have to, Too
After just two days in Montreal, one of my friends sent me a text. Uh, Amy, it looks like you’re eating a lot of donuts in Montreal. No one is surprised by this anymore, right? If you…
Why Montreal is Perfect for a Non-Beach Memorial Day Weekend Escape
The closest I ever got to being a beach bum was the two relaxing days I spent on the blissful beach in Manuel Antonio, having just escaped one of the grayest, most brutal winters New York has…
A Budget Day Trip to Philadelphia
I had never really even thought about Philadelphia until my friends started complaining about it. They had been sent there by work for a couple months last summer as soon as the weather in New York got…
Wonder at the Mosques in Istanbul
One of the things I adore most about Istanbul is its skyline. The waves of houses rising above the Bosphorus, the domes of the mosques, the spires of the minarets poking the sky. If there’s a view…
Exploring Romanian Castles
I’m not that great at pre-trip research. Even though we had two Romanian castles on our itinerary, I was only vaguely aware of them, knowing that one is considered ‘Dracula’s Castle.’ And true, these Romanian castles might not…
