Something to do in... Burlington, VT

If you're hanging around Burlington, VT on a Saturday morning in the summertime, you should swing by the farmer's market! You might be thinking to yourself, 'why would I go to a farmer's market on vacation? It's not like I'll be purchasing any fresh produce or anything...' but, oh, there's so much more.

First thing's first, juice. I kicked off my wander through the massive sea of tents with an extra-gingery green juice by The Juice Bar.

I don't know what kind of ginger they use, but I cannot get my juices to be that perfectly spicy. It's so incredibly delicious.

Although you may not be looking to purchase any plants or veggies on this trip, it's worth noting that their flats are really impressive and lovely just to look at.

The market is chock-full of an impressive variety of vendors; from bread and pastries, to flowers and eggs.

I stopped by to pick out a doughnut, of course I didn't think to photograph it until it was already gone... I think that's a true sign of irresistibly delicious food.

When I say they had a great variety of vendors, I mean it. Jewelry, vintage and hand-silk-screened clothing and tee-shirts, even a couple of woodworking and home-goods related tents. 

If you came to Vermont with a desire for maple goods, you're in the right place; candy, syrup, and more!

I purchased a print to hang in our dining-room area that I will write about on another post soon, I can't wait to frame it!

You can hear the street musicians playing and children getting excited in line for artisanal popsicles... basically the most cheerful Saturday morning you can dream of, all in one massive pavilion.

Something to do in... Brooklyn, NY

The weather is getting nicer and we all want to get outside! So I'm going to interrupt my Iceland stories for a bit of New York in the springtime. -brief pause-

So if you're in the New York/New Jersey area and you're looking for a way to enjoy the absolutely positively fabulous weather we've been having, why not take a quick trip out to Brooklyn?

I mean, for starters, if you like doughnuts half as much as I do...

On a nice, sunny Sunday, we swung by the Brooklyn Flea by the Manhattan Bridge Archway.

Treasures and treats everywhere you look, we found some super cool vintage prints that I plan on having framed.

Having come from the medical sciences and biology in school, I found the antique and vintage diagrams particularly awesome. One labels different common species of bugs and insects, the other details the most basic level of the nervous system.

There's a little something for everyone! Knick knacks, furniture, hand-made crafts, some really beautiful jewelry...

Or maybe photography is your thing? I thought these were super cool.

After you've had your fill of doughnuts and made your special finds, maybe take a walk around the park! You'll find plenty of places to sit and enjoy the sunshine, or wander through if you're in need of the walk. After that doughnut, you know I went opted for the latter of the two.

Beautiful views everywhere you look; there's nothing quite like New York City in the spring. Living so close by, I'm in and out of the city all year 'round, but this is by far my favorite time of the year here.

We wound up crossing the bridge to TriBeCa after the flea market to grab a drink and some super-seriously-monstrous nachos from South's. That'll be another post for another day, though!

Something to do in... Philadelphia, PA

Ah, Philly... what a beautiful city! It's most definitely one of the cleanest cities I've ever visited, not to mention it's rich with art, history, and phenomenal food.

If you want to see some incredible architecture, say hello to William Tell atop City Hall.

There's something very cozy and sweet about the city. Most of its buildings are on the shorter, older side. Most of the renovations throughout the city showcase its original details.

Greened copper, artistic carvings and sculptures... not to mention the cathedrals and incredible fountains!

And if you have time, swing by some of the art galleries of the many art schools in the area. We took a wander through the exhibit at Moore College of Art And Design. It's totally free and totally delightful.

If you're feeling peckish, take a wander through Reading Terminal Market! While there, I found MeltKraft Grilled Cheese to be aaaaaboslutely delicious.

If your sweet tooth is calling and you could use a cup of coffee, swing by Beiler's Donuts for one of the best glazed donuts I've ever had in my life. I actually went back on a second day to bring home a dozen!