Toby’s Estate has mastered the coffee house formula: great coffee, relaxing atmosphere and knowledgeable baristas. Toby’s first opened fifteen years ago in Sydney, Australia so they are not really the new kids on the block when it comes to coffee. It is one of the only spots where my boyfriend, who is a picky [...]

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I love to give presents. Whether it is a special occasion or for no reason at all my first stop is A & G Merch in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. This is the store where you find one of a kind knicknacks you are proud to give, even in [...]

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I take my chihuahua, Gizmo, with me everywhere I travel. He’s accompanied me to the Rocky Mountains, sun bathed on California beaches, and even gone boating with me in New England. With new UK London quarantine regulations decreased from 6 months to 21 days, I can now consider making [...]

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One of the most glamorous views of the Manhattan skyline is from the back of a wooden horse on Jane’s Carousel, located in Brooklyn Bridge Park in DUMBO. Originally crafted in 1922 by the Philadelphia Toboggan Company, the carousel consists of 48 horses and two chariots. The mastermind behind its restoration [...]

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Portland is a coffee lovers dream and Courier Coffee Roasters is THE place to go for great coffee. A handful of restaurants in town serve the coffee but be sure to visit the shop located near Powell’s Books. There are usually two to three varieties of coffee to choose from and every [...]

Southampton is one of my favorite places in the world. My first stop in town is always La Parmigiana located on Hampton Road. This family run restaurant is one of the best Italian restaurants in New York. The portions are family style so order a couple of dishes and pass them around the table. [...]

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Living and working late every night in NYC, weekend brunch with friends is a must. One of my favorite things to do on Saturday is to bike ride to our new favorite brunch spot, Fort Defiance, in Red Hook, Brooklyn. Located far away from subway lines, Red Hook still has [...]

At RunawayNow, we love to embrace the perfect eco-friendly combination of sensibility and sustainability. Ilaria Venturini Fendi (yes, of the famous Fendis) is collaborating with The Ethical Fashion Programme of the United Nations Agency, the ITC and Milan’s greatest taste arbiteurs at 10, Corso Como in Milan to create handbags that are made 100% in [...]

Lately, I’ve been craving more than just a relaxing get away searching for an adventure that really gives my vacation that extra kick. It’s no secret that New Zealand is one of my favorite destinations so I was thrilled to pieces when I heard about Minaret Station on the South Island. Although luxury and camping [...]

Airfares are through the roof this summer so for someone like me, a short car/ train ride to a get out of New York City is ideal. The Catskills is a perfect weekend retreat and staying at The Roxbury Motel (located in The Catskills) magnifies your vacation into a unique memorable experience.
The Roxbury has recently [...]