NYC area writer/copywriter covering travel, food/drink, hotels, books, arts/entertainment and local news. Clips: Smithsonian, AAA, AARP, USA Today's 10 Best, Lonely Planet and ILOVENY.com.
Rediscovering the New York City Hot Dog Cart
If there’s such a thing as a New York culinary icon, then the hot dog cart is certainly under consideration. This quintessential street food is a ubiquitous Big Apple treat.
I took a $39 round-trip ferry from Connecticut to New York. It was the perfect way to spend a summer day.
I grew up in Connecticut and fondly remember taking a ferry from Bridgeport to visit a friend in Port Jefferson, New York, about 20 years ago.
The Best of Boston
I attended a press trip to Boston and, for the magazine, I wrote an introductory visitor's guide to the city.
If You’re Craving a Frozen Drink, You Definitely Want a Bushwacker
The Bushwacker, a delicious and surprisingly versatile frozen cocktail, was invented 50 years ago at The Ship’s Store at Sapphire Village Resort (now the Sudi’s Caribbean Bar and Grill) in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands.
Episode #95: Michele Herrmann, Freelancer for Forbes, USA Today and InsideHook
I was interviewed by Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig of Hanna Lee Communications for an episode of their "Hospitality Forward" podcast series.
10 stylish, stadium-approved clear bags that pass the vibe check
There are plenty of highly rated clear bags for concerts and sporting events that meet size requirements while still offering style and functionality.
Connect with Seafaring History at These Top U.S. Maritime Museums
Maritime history is as old as millennia, and it can be experienced today at maritime museums across the country.
Margaret O’Leary Weaves Clothes to Last A Lifetime
For Margaret O’Leary, knitting would not only become her life skill but also lead to starting her own fashion brand.
9 Tips to Outsmart Pickpocketing Scams While Traveling
While pickpocketing can be a risk anywhere in the world, you can reduce the chances of it happening to you—and be prepared in the event that it does. Here’s how.
Rise and shine! 10 unique breakfasts from around the world
Breakfast may be the most important meal of the day, but what that looks like varies wildly depending on where you are.
Traveling Abroad? Learn These Common Sayings First
It’s easy for travelers to turn to language apps for quick answers, but learning how basic words and phrases are said locally is often more important.
Leave no trace: 10 eco-friendly items to pack in your picnic basket
Your next picnic can be as green as the grass you’re sitting on when you pack these 10 eco-friendly products in your picnic basket.
Best Things To Do on Labor Day in New York City
Did you know that the Labor Day holiday began in New York City? Like so much of America’s cultural defining moments, the movement started here.
How to Outsmart Scammers and Keep Your Money Safe
From data breaches to identity theft, financial scams pose a constant threat to our livelihoods. Taking simple everyday precautions, however, can help prevent you from falling victim to them. Here’s what experts recommend.
From gadgets to smart habits, here's how to stay cool while traveling
Here are 10 solid ways to stay cool while traveling.