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Postcards from the Road
A bi-monthly newsletter sharing travel insights, tips and tricks, travel-related offers and discounts, and the most recent published travel stories.
What you’ll see in the newsletters:
- A few updates from me, aka Postcards from the road
- Tips, tricks, tools, and useful learnings
- Travel-related discounts, offers, and giveaways
- And of course, the latest travel articles
![[Save the guide] Three days & three nights in Rochester, New York ☺️. Roughly 3-hour drive from Toronto, there is also a train, from both NYC & TO.
Let’s go!
1. Strangebird Brewery, for crisp beer & tasty pizza. By popular vote seems to be favourite brewery in town 🍕
2. Visit the Lila’s Lobby Bar at the Hampton Inn & Suites Rochester Downtown (where I recommend you stay), they have $1 oysters for Happy Hour & a lovely, rounded menu 🍸🦪
3. The Record Archive, to find a record, see a show or drink a beer while strolling through the impressive selection 🎙️
4. Living Roots Wine & Co., to taste some very cool wines from the Finger Lakes & Australia (sister vineyards) 🍷 come w/ at least peckish, the food here is also good, especially the pickled cheese!
5. The Strong National Museum of Play to break up the eating & drinking; play some games, see some historic toys & visit a butterfly garden where you will also find this handsome toucan 🦋
6. Ziggy’s for fun times, games, good chats & delicious drinks. Especially if you like rum, sours & tiki 🍹
7. La Bola for Mediterranean/Spanish influence food, pillowy desserts & refreshing wine 🦐
8. Black Button Distilling, to taste some local spirits & really just hang out 🥃
9. Eastman Museum for a slice of film/photographic history, beautiful gardens & historic architecture/interior decor 📸🎥
10. Genesee Brewing Company, it’s the biggest in town, everyone asks for Jenny be it here “at home” or elsewhere in the city 🍻
11. Leonore’s, to just gawk at the interior, have a milk punch & some Thai fusion snacks 🍜
12. Good Luck Restaurant, for those trendy vibes, reclaimed industrial decor, food & drink 🍹
13. Radio Social to make this an extra fun date night; play arcades, bowl or hung out at the bar 🎳
BONUS! No pictures because I didn’t take photos at the shows but if you are here for Fringe Festival/@rochesterfringe it will make the trip a lot more fun! 🎪
#xorochester24 #rochester #visitrochester #VisitROC #exploreusa #travel #roadtrip](https://pathstotravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/461174610_2292994517730212_2891679600727475196_n-256x320.jpg)
I’ve been napping on the train for about an hour when a woman set across the isle with a familiar looking magazine cover. There it is, a story I wrote for @dreamscapesmag a few months ago, being read by a stranger.
The magazine went out to Globe and Mail subscribers on Saturday but you can also find it online: https://dreamscapesmagazine.com/DS/DS-FallWinter-2024/#p=50
#travelphotography #travel #travelling #costarica #xocostarica22
2 days ago
Spending time at the Barrancas Adventure Park & seeing Copper Canyon from different angles is certainly an existence I’d like to repeat ☺️
#hostedexperience #xochihuahua24
#VisitMéxico #PiensaEnMéxico #ahchihuahua
3 weeks ago
This is Misión de Cerocahui Hotel in Chihuahua 🇲🇽 It’s a boutique property w/ a lot to offer including their own wine which you can find sold across the state 🍷
#hostedexperience #xochihuahua24
#VisitMéxico #PiensaEnMéxico #ahchihuahua #mexico #travel #travelphotography #travelwriter #boutiquehotel
3 weeks ago
Birds over Misión de Cerocahui, Chihuahua 🇲🇽
#hostedexperience #xochihuahua24
#VisitMéxico #PiensaEnMéxico #mexico #djimavic #dronevideo #ahchihuahua
3 weeks ago
We’re in Raramuri land here, the biggest indigenous community in Chihuahua.
The scenic rocks are in the Valley of the Monks, the sun moved across as we walked around eventually shading the golden light on the rock formations …
#hostedexperience #xochihuahua24
#travel #VisitMéxico #PiensaEnMéxico #chihuahua #mexico #ahchihuahua
4 weeks ago
The first two days in Chihuahua were spent centrally, exploring downtown Chihuahua & learning about sotol, a distilled spirit indigenous to the region.
We’ve seen beautiful architecture, tasted sneak venum infused sotol & visited Mennonite communities who make excellent pizza 🍕. There were also, of course, many tacos 🌮 - not pictured because they were inhaled 😅 in the photos are gorditas, traditional breakfast food.
PS. There’s a story about that cross bit we’ll circle back to it 😉
#hostedexperience #xoChihuahua24
#VisitMéxico #PiensaEnMéxico #travel #exploremexico #roamtheplanet #ahchihuahua
4 weeks ago
Rainy summers by the pond 🌱
#dji #djimavic #djiglobal #djiphotography
1 month ago
![[Save the guide] Three days & three nights in Rochester, New York ☺️. Roughly 3-hour drive from Toronto, there is also a train, from both NYC & TO.
Let’s go!
1. Strangebird Brewery, for crisp beer & tasty pizza. By popular vote seems to be favourite brewery in town 🍕
2. Visit the Lila’s Lobby Bar at the Hampton Inn & Suites Rochester Downtown (where I recommend you stay), they have $1 oysters for Happy Hour & a lovely, rounded menu 🍸🦪
3. The Record Archive, to find a record, see a show or drink a beer while strolling through the impressive selection 🎙️
4. Living Roots Wine & Co., to taste some very cool wines from the Finger Lakes & Australia (sister vineyards) 🍷 come w/ at least peckish, the food here is also good, especially the pickled cheese!
5. The Strong National Museum of Play to break up the eating & drinking; play some games, see some historic toys & visit a butterfly garden where you will also find this handsome toucan 🦋
6. Ziggy’s for fun times, games, good chats & delicious drinks. Especially if you like rum, sours & tiki 🍹
7. La Bola for Mediterranean/Spanish influence food, pillowy desserts & refreshing wine 🦐
8. Black Button Distilling, to taste some local spirits & really just hang out 🥃
9. Eastman Museum for a slice of film/photographic history, beautiful gardens & historic architecture/interior decor 📸🎥
10. Genesee Brewing Company, it’s the biggest in town, everyone asks for Jenny be it here “at home” or elsewhere in the city 🍻
11. Leonore’s, to just gawk at the interior, have a milk punch & some Thai fusion snacks 🍜
12. Good Luck Restaurant, for those trendy vibes, reclaimed industrial decor, food & drink 🍹
13. Radio Social to make this an extra fun date night; play arcades, bowl or hung out at the bar 🎳
BONUS! No pictures because I didn’t take photos at the shows but if you are here for Fringe Festival/@rochesterfringe it will make the trip a lot more fun! 🎪
#xorochester24 #rochester #visitrochester #VisitROC #exploreusa #travel #roadtrip](https://scontent-iad3-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.29350-15/461174610_2292994517730212_2891679600727475196_n.jpg?_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=zdnklT0gf4oQ7kNvgFN_QbD&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=AKK-wVdLzz8Lu_h6YkwOqnQ&oh=00_AYDPEoKhBb-Dlwq-U6Y3qrTHd3soELp4thHiSs6WUSfYDQ&oe=67272C60)
![[Save the guide] Three days & three nights in Rochester, New York ☺️. Roughly 3-hour drive from Toronto, there is also a train, from both NYC & TO.
Let’s go!
1. Strangebird Brewery, for crisp beer & tasty pizza. By popular vote seems to be favourite brewery in town 🍕
2. Visit the Lila’s Lobby Bar at the Hampton Inn & Suites Rochester Downtown (where I recommend you stay), they have $1 oysters for Happy Hour & a lovely, rounded menu 🍸🦪
3. The Record Archive, to find a record, see a show or drink a beer while strolling through the impressive selection 🎙️
4. Living Roots Wine & Co., to taste some very cool wines from the Finger Lakes & Australia (sister vineyards) 🍷 come w/ at least peckish, the food here is also good, especially the pickled cheese!
5. The Strong National Museum of Play to break up the eating & drinking; play some games, see some historic toys & visit a butterfly garden where you will also find this handsome toucan 🦋
6. Ziggy’s for fun times, games, good chats & delicious drinks. Especially if you like rum, sours & tiki 🍹
7. La Bola for Mediterranean/Spanish influence food, pillowy desserts & refreshing wine 🦐
8. Black Button Distilling, to taste some local spirits & really just hang out 🥃
9. Eastman Museum for a slice of film/photographic history, beautiful gardens & historic architecture/interior decor 📸🎥
10. Genesee Brewing Company, it’s the biggest in town, everyone asks for Jenny be it here “at home” or elsewhere in the city 🍻
11. Leonore’s, to just gawk at the interior, have a milk punch & some Thai fusion snacks 🍜
12. Good Luck Restaurant, for those trendy vibes, reclaimed industrial decor, food & drink 🍹
13. Radio Social to make this an extra fun date night; play arcades, bowl or hung out at the bar 🎳
BONUS! No pictures because I didn’t take photos at the shows but if you are here for Fringe Festival/@rochesterfringe it will make the trip a lot more fun! 🎪
#xorochester24 #rochester #visitrochester #VisitROC #exploreusa #travel #roadtrip](https://scontent-iad3-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.29350-15/461114379_1206160010593386_4920957904880667193_n.jpg?_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=y7r51Qg9DDsQ7kNvgGHQ8S4&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=AKK-wVdLzz8Lu_h6YkwOqnQ&oh=00_AYA-yOE9zRZITqrhrkpCXfSUwv0hFvG-pK93nTe_8_Fq7Q&oe=67271E45)
![[Save the guide] Three days & three nights in Rochester, New York ☺️. Roughly 3-hour drive from Toronto, there is also a train, from both NYC & TO.
Let’s go!
1. Strangebird Brewery, for crisp beer & tasty pizza. By popular vote seems to be favourite brewery in town 🍕
2. Visit the Lila’s Lobby Bar at the Hampton Inn & Suites Rochester Downtown (where I recommend you stay), they have $1 oysters for Happy Hour & a lovely, rounded menu 🍸🦪
3. The Record Archive, to find a record, see a show or drink a beer while strolling through the impressive selection 🎙️
4. Living Roots Wine & Co., to taste some very cool wines from the Finger Lakes & Australia (sister vineyards) 🍷 come w/ at least peckish, the food here is also good, especially the pickled cheese!
5. The Strong National Museum of Play to break up the eating & drinking; play some games, see some historic toys & visit a butterfly garden where you will also find this handsome toucan 🦋
6. Ziggy’s for fun times, games, good chats & delicious drinks. Especially if you like rum, sours & tiki 🍹
7. La Bola for Mediterranean/Spanish influence food, pillowy desserts & refreshing wine 🦐
8. Black Button Distilling, to taste some local spirits & really just hang out 🥃
9. Eastman Museum for a slice of film/photographic history, beautiful gardens & historic architecture/interior decor 📸🎥
10. Genesee Brewing Company, it’s the biggest in town, everyone asks for Jenny be it here “at home” or elsewhere in the city 🍻
11. Leonore’s, to just gawk at the interior, have a milk punch & some Thai fusion snacks 🍜
12. Good Luck Restaurant, for those trendy vibes, reclaimed industrial decor, food & drink 🍹
13. Radio Social to make this an extra fun date night; play arcades, bowl or hung out at the bar 🎳
BONUS! No pictures because I didn’t take photos at the shows but if you are here for Fringe Festival/@rochesterfringe it will make the trip a lot more fun! 🎪
#xorochester24 #rochester #visitrochester #VisitROC #exploreusa #travel #roadtrip](https://scontent-iad3-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.29350-15/461178980_1084346776380330_8142099065203636982_n.jpg?_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=glcq5XCw7OgQ7kNvgH3o5cu&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=AKK-wVdLzz8Lu_h6YkwOqnQ&oh=00_AYDnD4kGDGQYOJI89m3j05LtJKAQXcvZoEtAJGBYHz-ANQ&oe=67273348)
![[Save the guide] Three days & three nights in Rochester, New York ☺️. Roughly 3-hour drive from Toronto, there is also a train, from both NYC & TO.
Let’s go!
1. Strangebird Brewery, for crisp beer & tasty pizza. By popular vote seems to be favourite brewery in town 🍕
2. Visit the Lila’s Lobby Bar at the Hampton Inn & Suites Rochester Downtown (where I recommend you stay), they have $1 oysters for Happy Hour & a lovely, rounded menu 🍸🦪
3. The Record Archive, to find a record, see a show or drink a beer while strolling through the impressive selection 🎙️
4. Living Roots Wine & Co., to taste some very cool wines from the Finger Lakes & Australia (sister vineyards) 🍷 come w/ at least peckish, the food here is also good, especially the pickled cheese!
5. The Strong National Museum of Play to break up the eating & drinking; play some games, see some historic toys & visit a butterfly garden where you will also find this handsome toucan 🦋
6. Ziggy’s for fun times, games, good chats & delicious drinks. Especially if you like rum, sours & tiki 🍹
7. La Bola for Mediterranean/Spanish influence food, pillowy desserts & refreshing wine 🦐
8. Black Button Distilling, to taste some local spirits & really just hang out 🥃
9. Eastman Museum for a slice of film/photographic history, beautiful gardens & historic architecture/interior decor 📸🎥
10. Genesee Brewing Company, it’s the biggest in town, everyone asks for Jenny be it here “at home” or elsewhere in the city 🍻
11. Leonore’s, to just gawk at the interior, have a milk punch & some Thai fusion snacks 🍜
12. Good Luck Restaurant, for those trendy vibes, reclaimed industrial decor, food & drink 🍹
13. Radio Social to make this an extra fun date night; play arcades, bowl or hung out at the bar 🎳
BONUS! No pictures because I didn’t take photos at the shows but if you are here for Fringe Festival/@rochesterfringe it will make the trip a lot more fun! 🎪
#xorochester24 #rochester #visitrochester #VisitROC #exploreusa #travel #roadtrip](https://scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.29350-15/461254632_545994417934462_3962984167404141419_n.jpg?_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=qVTcT6UjVgwQ7kNvgFzBGKY&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=AKK-wVdLzz8Lu_h6YkwOqnQ&oh=00_AYBeR1r1Obhqtd2j3I3A8hWbnRPQ853qD5y_5A3sc3j92A&oe=67271912)
![[Save the guide] Three days & three nights in Rochester, New York ☺️. Roughly 3-hour drive from Toronto, there is also a train, from both NYC & TO.
Let’s go!
1. Strangebird Brewery, for crisp beer & tasty pizza. By popular vote seems to be favourite brewery in town 🍕
2. Visit the Lila’s Lobby Bar at the Hampton Inn & Suites Rochester Downtown (where I recommend you stay), they have $1 oysters for Happy Hour & a lovely, rounded menu 🍸🦪
3. The Record Archive, to find a record, see a show or drink a beer while strolling through the impressive selection 🎙️
4. Living Roots Wine & Co., to taste some very cool wines from the Finger Lakes & Australia (sister vineyards) 🍷 come w/ at least peckish, the food here is also good, especially the pickled cheese!
5. The Strong National Museum of Play to break up the eating & drinking; play some games, see some historic toys & visit a butterfly garden where you will also find this handsome toucan 🦋
6. Ziggy’s for fun times, games, good chats & delicious drinks. Especially if you like rum, sours & tiki 🍹
7. La Bola for Mediterranean/Spanish influence food, pillowy desserts & refreshing wine 🦐
8. Black Button Distilling, to taste some local spirits & really just hang out 🥃
9. Eastman Museum for a slice of film/photographic history, beautiful gardens & historic architecture/interior decor 📸🎥
10. Genesee Brewing Company, it’s the biggest in town, everyone asks for Jenny be it here “at home” or elsewhere in the city 🍻
11. Leonore’s, to just gawk at the interior, have a milk punch & some Thai fusion snacks 🍜
12. Good Luck Restaurant, for those trendy vibes, reclaimed industrial decor, food & drink 🍹
13. Radio Social to make this an extra fun date night; play arcades, bowl or hung out at the bar 🎳
BONUS! No pictures because I didn’t take photos at the shows but if you are here for Fringe Festival/@rochesterfringe it will make the trip a lot more fun! 🎪
#xorochester24 #rochester #visitrochester #VisitROC #exploreusa #travel #roadtrip](https://scontent-iad3-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.29350-15/461289349_324200014115982_6705938734844151350_n.jpg?_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=Bmy20Cg8R1EQ7kNvgEEqmtj&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=AKK-wVdLzz8Lu_h6YkwOqnQ&oh=00_AYB1H5V0l6hAMxzHiu4WvHrjd6k6jLEQaPt9KMcUT0MgJw&oe=6726FF12)
![[Save the guide] Three days & three nights in Rochester, New York ☺️. Roughly 3-hour drive from Toronto, there is also a train, from both NYC & TO.
Let’s go!
1. Strangebird Brewery, for crisp beer & tasty pizza. By popular vote seems to be favourite brewery in town 🍕
2. Visit the Lila’s Lobby Bar at the Hampton Inn & Suites Rochester Downtown (where I recommend you stay), they have $1 oysters for Happy Hour & a lovely, rounded menu 🍸🦪
3. The Record Archive, to find a record, see a show or drink a beer while strolling through the impressive selection 🎙️
4. Living Roots Wine & Co., to taste some very cool wines from the Finger Lakes & Australia (sister vineyards) 🍷 come w/ at least peckish, the food here is also good, especially the pickled cheese!
5. The Strong National Museum of Play to break up the eating & drinking; play some games, see some historic toys & visit a butterfly garden where you will also find this handsome toucan 🦋
6. Ziggy’s for fun times, games, good chats & delicious drinks. Especially if you like rum, sours & tiki 🍹
7. La Bola for Mediterranean/Spanish influence food, pillowy desserts & refreshing wine 🦐
8. Black Button Distilling, to taste some local spirits & really just hang out 🥃
9. Eastman Museum for a slice of film/photographic history, beautiful gardens & historic architecture/interior decor 📸🎥
10. Genesee Brewing Company, it’s the biggest in town, everyone asks for Jenny be it here “at home” or elsewhere in the city 🍻
11. Leonore’s, to just gawk at the interior, have a milk punch & some Thai fusion snacks 🍜
12. Good Luck Restaurant, for those trendy vibes, reclaimed industrial decor, food & drink 🍹
13. Radio Social to make this an extra fun date night; play arcades, bowl or hung out at the bar 🎳
BONUS! No pictures because I didn’t take photos at the shows but if you are here for Fringe Festival/@rochesterfringe it will make the trip a lot more fun! 🎪
#xorochester24 #rochester #visitrochester #VisitROC #exploreusa #travel #roadtrip](https://scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.29350-15/461207204_862679195987484_3392169304176612546_n.jpg?_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=9bEW7aR1NIAQ7kNvgESy3jD&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=AKK-wVdLzz8Lu_h6YkwOqnQ&oh=00_AYBK8hFenIp7eA6kcMuP-AQxuC0JidMQmhuTR--kCD5CCg&oe=67272F5A)
![[Save the guide] Three days & three nights in Rochester, New York ☺️. Roughly 3-hour drive from Toronto, there is also a train, from both NYC & TO.
Let’s go!
1. Strangebird Brewery, for crisp beer & tasty pizza. By popular vote seems to be favourite brewery in town 🍕
2. Visit the Lila’s Lobby Bar at the Hampton Inn & Suites Rochester Downtown (where I recommend you stay), they have $1 oysters for Happy Hour & a lovely, rounded menu 🍸🦪
3. The Record Archive, to find a record, see a show or drink a beer while strolling through the impressive selection 🎙️
4. Living Roots Wine & Co., to taste some very cool wines from the Finger Lakes & Australia (sister vineyards) 🍷 come w/ at least peckish, the food here is also good, especially the pickled cheese!
5. The Strong National Museum of Play to break up the eating & drinking; play some games, see some historic toys & visit a butterfly garden where you will also find this handsome toucan 🦋
6. Ziggy’s for fun times, games, good chats & delicious drinks. Especially if you like rum, sours & tiki 🍹
7. La Bola for Mediterranean/Spanish influence food, pillowy desserts & refreshing wine 🦐
8. Black Button Distilling, to taste some local spirits & really just hang out 🥃
9. Eastman Museum for a slice of film/photographic history, beautiful gardens & historic architecture/interior decor 📸🎥
10. Genesee Brewing Company, it’s the biggest in town, everyone asks for Jenny be it here “at home” or elsewhere in the city 🍻
11. Leonore’s, to just gawk at the interior, have a milk punch & some Thai fusion snacks 🍜
12. Good Luck Restaurant, for those trendy vibes, reclaimed industrial decor, food & drink 🍹
13. Radio Social to make this an extra fun date night; play arcades, bowl or hung out at the bar 🎳
BONUS! No pictures because I didn’t take photos at the shows but if you are here for Fringe Festival/@rochesterfringe it will make the trip a lot more fun! 🎪
#xorochester24 #rochester #visitrochester #VisitROC #exploreusa #travel #roadtrip](https://scontent-iad3-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.29350-15/460820322_8639626952766985_2062689152993790887_n.jpg?_nc_cat=109&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=keSZzqEkbvIQ7kNvgH2na5y&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=AKK-wVdLzz8Lu_h6YkwOqnQ&oh=00_AYDvU2C4LMUZXrVuWfApQVihpGuP380h8PIKeJycsnBSOQ&oe=67272440)
![[Save the guide] Three days & three nights in Rochester, New York ☺️. Roughly 3-hour drive from Toronto, there is also a train, from both NYC & TO.
Let’s go!
1. Strangebird Brewery, for crisp beer & tasty pizza. By popular vote seems to be favourite brewery in town 🍕
2. Visit the Lila’s Lobby Bar at the Hampton Inn & Suites Rochester Downtown (where I recommend you stay), they have $1 oysters for Happy Hour & a lovely, rounded menu 🍸🦪
3. The Record Archive, to find a record, see a show or drink a beer while strolling through the impressive selection 🎙️
4. Living Roots Wine & Co., to taste some very cool wines from the Finger Lakes & Australia (sister vineyards) 🍷 come w/ at least peckish, the food here is also good, especially the pickled cheese!
5. The Strong National Museum of Play to break up the eating & drinking; play some games, see some historic toys & visit a butterfly garden where you will also find this handsome toucan 🦋
6. Ziggy’s for fun times, games, good chats & delicious drinks. Especially if you like rum, sours & tiki 🍹
7. La Bola for Mediterranean/Spanish influence food, pillowy desserts & refreshing wine 🦐
8. Black Button Distilling, to taste some local spirits & really just hang out 🥃
9. Eastman Museum for a slice of film/photographic history, beautiful gardens & historic architecture/interior decor 📸🎥
10. Genesee Brewing Company, it’s the biggest in town, everyone asks for Jenny be it here “at home” or elsewhere in the city 🍻
11. Leonore’s, to just gawk at the interior, have a milk punch & some Thai fusion snacks 🍜
12. Good Luck Restaurant, for those trendy vibes, reclaimed industrial decor, food & drink 🍹
13. Radio Social to make this an extra fun date night; play arcades, bowl or hung out at the bar 🎳
BONUS! No pictures because I didn’t take photos at the shows but if you are here for Fringe Festival/@rochesterfringe it will make the trip a lot more fun! 🎪
#xorochester24 #rochester #visitrochester #VisitROC #exploreusa #travel #roadtrip](https://scontent-iad3-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.29350-15/461114359_2877435839076831_6992549982647086913_n.jpg?_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=iMbvdKWDhiQQ7kNvgE_I8eH&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=AKK-wVdLzz8Lu_h6YkwOqnQ&oh=00_AYAvHMUHuOE74X3vZCt1ia0GmS3x94ZLF3SZqEH0tshK9w&oe=67272D43)
![[Save the guide] Three days & three nights in Rochester, New York ☺️. Roughly 3-hour drive from Toronto, there is also a train, from both NYC & TO.
Let’s go!
1. Strangebird Brewery, for crisp beer & tasty pizza. By popular vote seems to be favourite brewery in town 🍕
2. Visit the Lila’s Lobby Bar at the Hampton Inn & Suites Rochester Downtown (where I recommend you stay), they have $1 oysters for Happy Hour & a lovely, rounded menu 🍸🦪
3. The Record Archive, to find a record, see a show or drink a beer while strolling through the impressive selection 🎙️
4. Living Roots Wine & Co., to taste some very cool wines from the Finger Lakes & Australia (sister vineyards) 🍷 come w/ at least peckish, the food here is also good, especially the pickled cheese!
5. The Strong National Museum of Play to break up the eating & drinking; play some games, see some historic toys & visit a butterfly garden where you will also find this handsome toucan 🦋
6. Ziggy’s for fun times, games, good chats & delicious drinks. Especially if you like rum, sours & tiki 🍹
7. La Bola for Mediterranean/Spanish influence food, pillowy desserts & refreshing wine 🦐
8. Black Button Distilling, to taste some local spirits & really just hang out 🥃
9. Eastman Museum for a slice of film/photographic history, beautiful gardens & historic architecture/interior decor 📸🎥
10. Genesee Brewing Company, it’s the biggest in town, everyone asks for Jenny be it here “at home” or elsewhere in the city 🍻
11. Leonore’s, to just gawk at the interior, have a milk punch & some Thai fusion snacks 🍜
12. Good Luck Restaurant, for those trendy vibes, reclaimed industrial decor, food & drink 🍹
13. Radio Social to make this an extra fun date night; play arcades, bowl or hung out at the bar 🎳
BONUS! No pictures because I didn’t take photos at the shows but if you are here for Fringe Festival/@rochesterfringe it will make the trip a lot more fun! 🎪
#xorochester24 #rochester #visitrochester #VisitROC #exploreusa #travel #roadtrip](https://scontent-iad3-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.29350-15/459814816_1248523173230329_2901991306011668482_n.jpg?_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=pxkPwqGBHJ8Q7kNvgHpn102&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=AKK-wVdLzz8Lu_h6YkwOqnQ&oh=00_AYDSLPMfb7onRbaRYKIrffKeBD3iLycl6Xdc6ET8FuS3Ng&oe=67271A02)
![[Save the guide] Three days & three nights in Rochester, New York ☺️. Roughly 3-hour drive from Toronto, there is also a train, from both NYC & TO.
Let’s go!
1. Strangebird Brewery, for crisp beer & tasty pizza. By popular vote seems to be favourite brewery in town 🍕
2. Visit the Lila’s Lobby Bar at the Hampton Inn & Suites Rochester Downtown (where I recommend you stay), they have $1 oysters for Happy Hour & a lovely, rounded menu 🍸🦪
3. The Record Archive, to find a record, see a show or drink a beer while strolling through the impressive selection 🎙️
4. Living Roots Wine & Co., to taste some very cool wines from the Finger Lakes & Australia (sister vineyards) 🍷 come w/ at least peckish, the food here is also good, especially the pickled cheese!
5. The Strong National Museum of Play to break up the eating & drinking; play some games, see some historic toys & visit a butterfly garden where you will also find this handsome toucan 🦋
6. Ziggy’s for fun times, games, good chats & delicious drinks. Especially if you like rum, sours & tiki 🍹
7. La Bola for Mediterranean/Spanish influence food, pillowy desserts & refreshing wine 🦐
8. Black Button Distilling, to taste some local spirits & really just hang out 🥃
9. Eastman Museum for a slice of film/photographic history, beautiful gardens & historic architecture/interior decor 📸🎥
10. Genesee Brewing Company, it’s the biggest in town, everyone asks for Jenny be it here “at home” or elsewhere in the city 🍻
11. Leonore’s, to just gawk at the interior, have a milk punch & some Thai fusion snacks 🍜
12. Good Luck Restaurant, for those trendy vibes, reclaimed industrial decor, food & drink 🍹
13. Radio Social to make this an extra fun date night; play arcades, bowl or hung out at the bar 🎳
BONUS! No pictures because I didn’t take photos at the shows but if you are here for Fringe Festival/@rochesterfringe it will make the trip a lot more fun! 🎪
#xorochester24 #rochester #visitrochester #VisitROC #exploreusa #travel #roadtrip](https://scontent-iad3-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.29350-15/461173672_919046340087294_5405902296173121749_n.jpg?_nc_cat=109&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=bDdb8pfqaUAQ7kNvgFIpKkG&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=AKK-wVdLzz8Lu_h6YkwOqnQ&oh=00_AYAu2gB0wsbrLX72xU8S6dGzJyG3-gE5OfisqgY9s7hMxQ&oe=6727006B)
![[Save the guide] Three days & three nights in Rochester, New York ☺️. Roughly 3-hour drive from Toronto, there is also a train, from both NYC & TO.
Let’s go!
1. Strangebird Brewery, for crisp beer & tasty pizza. By popular vote seems to be favourite brewery in town 🍕
2. Visit the Lila’s Lobby Bar at the Hampton Inn & Suites Rochester Downtown (where I recommend you stay), they have $1 oysters for Happy Hour & a lovely, rounded menu 🍸🦪
3. The Record Archive, to find a record, see a show or drink a beer while strolling through the impressive selection 🎙️
4. Living Roots Wine & Co., to taste some very cool wines from the Finger Lakes & Australia (sister vineyards) 🍷 come w/ at least peckish, the food here is also good, especially the pickled cheese!
5. The Strong National Museum of Play to break up the eating & drinking; play some games, see some historic toys & visit a butterfly garden where you will also find this handsome toucan 🦋
6. Ziggy’s for fun times, games, good chats & delicious drinks. Especially if you like rum, sours & tiki 🍹
7. La Bola for Mediterranean/Spanish influence food, pillowy desserts & refreshing wine 🦐
8. Black Button Distilling, to taste some local spirits & really just hang out 🥃
9. Eastman Museum for a slice of film/photographic history, beautiful gardens & historic architecture/interior decor 📸🎥
10. Genesee Brewing Company, it’s the biggest in town, everyone asks for Jenny be it here “at home” or elsewhere in the city 🍻
11. Leonore’s, to just gawk at the interior, have a milk punch & some Thai fusion snacks 🍜
12. Good Luck Restaurant, for those trendy vibes, reclaimed industrial decor, food & drink 🍹
13. Radio Social to make this an extra fun date night; play arcades, bowl or hung out at the bar 🎳
BONUS! No pictures because I didn’t take photos at the shows but if you are here for Fringe Festival/@rochesterfringe it will make the trip a lot more fun! 🎪
#xorochester24 #rochester #visitrochester #VisitROC #exploreusa #travel #roadtrip](https://scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.29350-15/461222560_2051838215256596_695639464323855084_n.jpg?_nc_cat=102&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=E8285fq41o4Q7kNvgH5Uhoa&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=AKK-wVdLzz8Lu_h6YkwOqnQ&oh=00_AYCSaQJ2cjfVH2IsdOl6VSDEZK8YddbDx_83q2s0RyWQPQ&oe=67270DCB)
![[Save the guide] Three days & three nights in Rochester, New York ☺️. Roughly 3-hour drive from Toronto, there is also a train, from both NYC & TO.
Let’s go!
1. Strangebird Brewery, for crisp beer & tasty pizza. By popular vote seems to be favourite brewery in town 🍕
2. Visit the Lila’s Lobby Bar at the Hampton Inn & Suites Rochester Downtown (where I recommend you stay), they have $1 oysters for Happy Hour & a lovely, rounded menu 🍸🦪
3. The Record Archive, to find a record, see a show or drink a beer while strolling through the impressive selection 🎙️
4. Living Roots Wine & Co., to taste some very cool wines from the Finger Lakes & Australia (sister vineyards) 🍷 come w/ at least peckish, the food here is also good, especially the pickled cheese!
5. The Strong National Museum of Play to break up the eating & drinking; play some games, see some historic toys & visit a butterfly garden where you will also find this handsome toucan 🦋
6. Ziggy’s for fun times, games, good chats & delicious drinks. Especially if you like rum, sours & tiki 🍹
7. La Bola for Mediterranean/Spanish influence food, pillowy desserts & refreshing wine 🦐
8. Black Button Distilling, to taste some local spirits & really just hang out 🥃
9. Eastman Museum for a slice of film/photographic history, beautiful gardens & historic architecture/interior decor 📸🎥
10. Genesee Brewing Company, it’s the biggest in town, everyone asks for Jenny be it here “at home” or elsewhere in the city 🍻
11. Leonore’s, to just gawk at the interior, have a milk punch & some Thai fusion snacks 🍜
12. Good Luck Restaurant, for those trendy vibes, reclaimed industrial decor, food & drink 🍹
13. Radio Social to make this an extra fun date night; play arcades, bowl or hung out at the bar 🎳
BONUS! No pictures because I didn’t take photos at the shows but if you are here for Fringe Festival/@rochesterfringe it will make the trip a lot more fun! 🎪
#xorochester24 #rochester #visitrochester #VisitROC #exploreusa #travel #roadtrip](https://scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.29350-15/461161162_1233497461429729_7980079997468694258_n.jpg?_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=JUuUA6muIc8Q7kNvgF92Viw&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=AKK-wVdLzz8Lu_h6YkwOqnQ&oh=00_AYDwV07Y6xNvfBE21nOs_BdQnpcgUlzGmGgPs4CsicS1zg&oe=67272B3A)
![[Save the guide] Three days & three nights in Rochester, New York ☺️. Roughly 3-hour drive from Toronto, there is also a train, from both NYC & TO.
Let’s go!
1. Strangebird Brewery, for crisp beer & tasty pizza. By popular vote seems to be favourite brewery in town 🍕
2. Visit the Lila’s Lobby Bar at the Hampton Inn & Suites Rochester Downtown (where I recommend you stay), they have $1 oysters for Happy Hour & a lovely, rounded menu 🍸🦪
3. The Record Archive, to find a record, see a show or drink a beer while strolling through the impressive selection 🎙️
4. Living Roots Wine & Co., to taste some very cool wines from the Finger Lakes & Australia (sister vineyards) 🍷 come w/ at least peckish, the food here is also good, especially the pickled cheese!
5. The Strong National Museum of Play to break up the eating & drinking; play some games, see some historic toys & visit a butterfly garden where you will also find this handsome toucan 🦋
6. Ziggy’s for fun times, games, good chats & delicious drinks. Especially if you like rum, sours & tiki 🍹
7. La Bola for Mediterranean/Spanish influence food, pillowy desserts & refreshing wine 🦐
8. Black Button Distilling, to taste some local spirits & really just hang out 🥃
9. Eastman Museum for a slice of film/photographic history, beautiful gardens & historic architecture/interior decor 📸🎥
10. Genesee Brewing Company, it’s the biggest in town, everyone asks for Jenny be it here “at home” or elsewhere in the city 🍻
11. Leonore’s, to just gawk at the interior, have a milk punch & some Thai fusion snacks 🍜
12. Good Luck Restaurant, for those trendy vibes, reclaimed industrial decor, food & drink 🍹
13. Radio Social to make this an extra fun date night; play arcades, bowl or hung out at the bar 🎳
BONUS! No pictures because I didn’t take photos at the shows but if you are here for Fringe Festival/@rochesterfringe it will make the trip a lot more fun! 🎪
#xorochester24 #rochester #visitrochester #VisitROC #exploreusa #travel #roadtrip](https://scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.29350-15/461302287_2442601555945512_5481561693515012424_n.jpg?_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=mPiQarnF3WoQ7kNvgF-4T5P&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=AKK-wVdLzz8Lu_h6YkwOqnQ&oh=00_AYBBo_4M2DaHmNtNkuCB2xUo3rZNbprJWDk_LPmjUhQV1g&oe=67271B92)
[Save the guide] Three days & three nights in Rochester, New York ☺️. Roughly 3-hour drive from Toronto, there is also a train, from both NYC & TO.
Let’s go!
1. Strangebird Brewery, for crisp beer & tasty pizza. By popular vote seems to be favourite brewery in town 🍕
2. Visit the Lila’s Lobby Bar at the Hampton Inn & Suites Rochester Downtown (where I recommend you stay), they have $1 oysters for Happy Hour & a lovely, rounded menu 🍸🦪
3. The Record Archive, to find a record, see a show or drink a beer while strolling through the impressive selection 🎙️
4. Living Roots Wine & Co., to taste some very cool wines from the Finger Lakes & Australia (sister vineyards) 🍷 come w/ at least peckish, the food here is also good, especially the pickled cheese!
5. The Strong National Museum of Play to break up the eating & drinking; play some games, see some historic toys & visit a butterfly garden where you will also find this handsome toucan 🦋
6. Ziggy’s for fun times, games, good chats & delicious drinks. Especially if you like rum, sours & tiki 🍹
7. La Bola for Mediterranean/Spanish influence food, pillowy desserts & refreshing wine 🦐
8. Black Button Distilling, to taste some local spirits & really just hang out 🥃
9. Eastman Museum for a slice of film/photographic history, beautiful gardens & historic architecture/interior decor 📸🎥
10. Genesee Brewing Company, it’s the biggest in town, everyone asks for Jenny be it here “at home” or elsewhere in the city 🍻
11. Leonore’s, to just gawk at the interior, have a milk punch & some Thai fusion snacks 🍜
12. Good Luck Restaurant, for those trendy vibes, reclaimed industrial decor, food & drink 🍹
13. Radio Social to make this an extra fun date night; play arcades, bowl or hung out at the bar 🎳
BONUS! No pictures because I didn’t take photos at the shows but if you are here for Fringe Festival/@rochesterfringe it will make the trip a lot more fun! 🎪
#xorochester24 #rochester #visitrochester #VisitROC #exploreusa #travel #roadtrip
1 month ago
I came to Mountain Lake Lodge for a Dirty Dancing experience but what I “found” is so much more special!
Here are a few reasons to visit:
1
The Lodge is “owned” by an endowment, it is managed kind of like a non-profit & can never be sold 🌳. These rules were set by its last owner Mary Moody, who loved the property so much she wanted it to live on forever.
2
The Lodge occupies top of the mountain, there are many hiking & walking trails & local wildlife living freely in the green 🐇🐻🦌🐿️. You can explore on your own, join a guided hike, or see it w/ a gator guide (driven) which I highly recommend ☺️
3
The Lake is truly a world wonder. It has emptied & refilled multiple times over centuries, last time there was water is about a decade ago, today this is a stunning field overgrown w/ wildflowers & trees 🌲. No one knows exactly why this happens. So, that’s not a gazebo - it’s the boathouse 🛶
4
The movie: This is one of the two Dirty Dancing filming locations & one where most of the iconic scenes were shot. The lodge really leans into this indicating where the scenes were filmed & hosting 6-8 DD-themed weekends through the year w/ dancing, movie screenings, trivia & so on 💃🕺
These weekends sell out a year in advance, there is of course a cancelations list, so you might get lucky :)
Fun fact: the lake in the movie is the green field you see now.
#hostedexperience #xovirginia24
#mountainlake #dirtydancing #dirtydancingmovie #lodge #virginia #explorevirginia #loveva
1 month ago
