Sarah Bowden

Sharing the highlights of my recent trip out to Greenport/Orient Point on the North Fork of LI! The Town of Greenport was charming and had lots to offer.  You will find plenty of free public parking to walk around and explore the shops, restaurants, and waterfront looking toward Shelter Island! From researching the day before, I knew that the restaurants were all at a heavy price point. The  Sterlington Deli  is a very well rated local fav that we picked up sandwiches and lemonades at for $25! We ate at the shaded picnic tables next to  the Carousel ! The 67 Steps Beach is a bit of a "secret"! Parking is limited to town residents - and don't risk it. When we got there a cop was putting tickets on cars. If you are with people and just want to snap some pictures of the beach one person could just stay in the car/drive around. If you are looking for more time here, the closest public parking is really in town which is a 30 minute walk.  We revolved our day around the  Lavend

I've decided that I am going to use this page as a running list of restaurants I would recommend! 1. PepeGiallo My friends and I found this place with a quick yelp search in Penn Station. Usually that scares me, as I like to know ratings, reviews, etc. before I try a new place-but I was pleasantly surprised when we were seated at our table about how nice it was. If you're into aesthetic, come here.  About 1pm on a Friday it was just the right amount of busy, and the service was one of the best-I was really impressed. I ordered the gnocchi alla checca with fresh mozzarella and tomato and finished the entire dish! Location: 10th Avenue parallel to High Line. Best for: Service & Atmosphere Follow my blog with Bloglovin

I love NYC & everything about it. Over my previous winter break, my friends and I went to visit the  Top of the Rock  and still always talk about how fun it was. Follow my blog with Bloglovin You basically have 360 views & Midtown access to all the shops and activities-including the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree and Ice Skating Rink which is why this is the perfect winter activity. You can go between the indoor and outdoor sky-decks as you please so you don't have to stand outside for very long if it's particularly cold. The Top of the Rock runs on a timed-ticket schedule. Tip: GET YOUR TICKETS IN ADVANCE!!! Especially if you are looking for a sunset time slot, as they book the fastest. This system works nicely because once you have that ticket - your in! And you can stay for as long as you please taking in the views. Tickets are $38 for adults & $32 for under age 12. They also have the option of SUN & STARS which allows you to go 2x in

Last stop of the Greece trip: Santorini. And it was surreal.  The stay was at White Pearl Villas Sunset Chaser-the  closest residence to the sunset, setting us up for the best views! The stores had the most unique products-I bought lots of jewelry because the designs were so gorgeous and like nothing I had seen before! Bright white buildings and blues to compliment the ocean.  A popular swimming spot below the cliffs of Oia. Oia - but from a boat's perspective!  So easy to relax.... Some more pictures from the island~ Follow my blog with Bloglovin