upstate new york – Shin Hye Away

May 7, 2021November 6, 2021

What to do in Ithaca

I recently went to Ithaca, the lovely city in the Finger Lakes region that I was mostly familiar with because of two well-known colleges that are housed in the city. My partner and I had quite ambitious plans for our four days in town, but when it came time to drive upstate, the forecast said … Continue reading What to do in Ithaca

April 9, 2021November 7, 2021

3 Awesome Places to Grab a Brew in the Catskills

Late last fall, my partner and I drove up to the Catskills for a weekend of solitude, nature trails, and foliage…or so we thought. We actually made it up for the first snowfall of the season and needless to say, the weather was frigid and the ground was wet and muddy. Instead of hiking, we … Continue reading 3 Awesome Places to Grab a Brew in the Catskills