When the first frosty winter air arrives, thoughts of ice skating -  Boston’s favorite winter outdoor sport – inspire everyone to seek out the  closest rink.  Fortunately, great places to ice skate can be found all over the  city. When you visit Boston or nearby Cambridge during the winter months, you can  have a lot [...]

When the weather outside is frightful, indoor browsing is delightful in the inviting independent bookstores that are still alive and well in Connecticut’s Fairfield County and Litchfield Hills. Personal and comfortable shops like these are an endangered species in the wake of giant stores and on-line shopping, yet these very special spots continue to survive [...]

The Connecticut arts Culinary School drives people to a world of excitement  and fun. In the year 1987, the Connecticut school of culinary arts was  established. It is situated in a suburb of the Hartford which is the capital of  the States. It is the first institution having two branches. Connecticut arts  culinary institute provides [...]

You can always teach an old dog new tricks – especially if that “old dog” has no interest in staying indoors all winter. Central New Hampshire is well known for its ski trails, and skiers and snowboarders take over the region each weekend, vacation and school snow day every winter, according to the Lakes Region [...]

There are a huge number of delis throughout Rhode Island, and therefore many places to get sandwiches. But while deli sandwiches are usually good, there are only a few sandwich shops that I go out of my way to eat at, and foremost among them is Meeting Street Cafe. First, let’s establish the setting — [...]

The Newport Landmark Historic District has more restored homes than any other city in Colonial America. With well over two hundred period homes of the 18th century, half along the waterfront in the Point area, and the balance throughout Historic Hill. Newport showcases one of the most diverse displays of architectural doorways. Early Colonial designs [...]

When a new year begins, we all promise ourselves that we are going to change. We promise that we will loose weight, or get a new job, or start a new relationship. Maybe we will promise ourselves that we will finally start to save some money, or go out less, or visit old friends. Or [...]

Sometimes, walking outside in Rhode Island’s blistery cold winter weather can feel like we’ve entered another ice age, especially if you’re not prepared for it. Maybe putting on a hat and mittens might help, but even that doesn’t inspire some people to take advantage of the cold weather in Rhode Island. And yes, I do mean [...]

When I visit Westerly, I feel like I am entering another state all together. Westerly has its own eccentric qualities that aren’t like any other city or town in Rhode Island. Being an artist, I love to visit Westerly, filled with all of its art galleries, coffee shops, boutiques, along with it’s Five and Dime [...]

Driving north from Rhode Island, we push through the Boston’s extended suburbs that dwindle away as we venture deeper into New Hampshire. Further north, we discover the part of New Hampshire that exists to serve tourists — the attractions around Lake Winnipesaukee, the ski resorts, and the natural wonders that make hiking and camping in [...]