Travel, life, dining, and entertainment for people who love Rhode Island
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Sandwich Heaven
Meeting Street Cafe
Sandwich Heaven
Meeting Street Cafe
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Strolling through Time
An Architectural Tour of Newport Doorways
Strolling through Time
An Architectural Tour of Newport Doorways
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In With The New
New Year, New Beginnings and New Places to See
In With The New
New Year, New Beginnings and New Places to See
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Ice Age in Rhode Island
Loving Rhodey in the Winter
Ice Age in Rhode Island
Loving Rhodey in the Winter
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Perks and Corks
A bit of laidback fun waiting to be discovered…
Perks and Corks
A bit of laidback fun waiting to be discovered…
January's Articles
Sandwich Heaven
Meeting Street Cafe
There are a huge number of delis throughout Rhode Island, and therefore many places to get sandwiches. But while deli sandwiches are usually good, there are only a few sandwich shops that I go out of my way to eat at, and foremost among them is Meeting Street Cafe. First, let’s establish the setting — [...]
Strolling through Time
An Architectural Tour of Newport Doorways
The Newport Landmark Historic District has more restored homes than any other city in Colonial America. With well over two hundred period homes of the 18th century, half along the waterfront in the Point area, and the balance throughout Historic Hill. Newport showcases one of the most diverse displays of architectural doorways. Early Colonial designs [...]
In With The New
New Year, New Beginnings and New Places to See
When a new year begins, we all promise ourselves that we are going to change. We promise that we will loose weight, or get a new job, or start a new relationship. Maybe we will promise ourselves that we will finally start to save some money, or go out less, or visit old friends. Or [...]
Ice Age in Rhode Island
Loving Rhodey in the Winter
Sometimes, walking outside in Rhode Island’s blistery cold winter weather can feel like we’ve entered another ice age, especially if you’re not prepared for it. Maybe putting on a hat and mittens might help, but even that doesn’t inspire some people to take advantage of the cold weather in Rhode Island. And yes, I do mean [...]
Perks and Corks
A bit of laidback fun waiting to be discovered…
When I visit Westerly, I feel like I am entering another state all together. Westerly has its own eccentric qualities that aren’t like any other city or town in Rhode Island. Being an artist, I love to visit Westerly, filled with all of its art galleries, coffee shops, boutiques, along with it’s Five and Dime [...]
Budget Travel
And Having Fun While Doing It
Traveling can be expensive. Sometimes there is just no other choice but to travel and it may not be something that you want to spend a lot of money on. There are some ways that you can save money while traveling and still have a comfortable and enjoyable trip. How to save money by flying [...]
Own a Piece of the Hilton
Timeshare Concept Adopted by Hotel Industry
With lower occupancy rates, a sagging economy, and the changing demographics of travelers, hotel industry officials are constantly searching for ways to fill rooms. One hot topic is timesharing. Long considered the bad boy of the hospitality business, timesharing is coming of age in both size and stature. The entrance of companies like Disney, Marriott, [...]
Product Reviews
Say Je T’aime and be bubbly surprised!
A taste of Je t'ame sparkling rose wine
Ah, the holidays…they always seem to pass by far too quickly as far as I am concerned. I always love the getting together with family, friends and neighbors and enjoying the festivities. Good food, scrumptious sweet temptations and always an assortment of mouth-watering beverages to compliment the cuisine. What can be better than that! Now [...]
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What better way than to lose weight by eating chocolate?
A look at Slimmies diet candy
It seems that I am always on a diet. Atkins, Weight Watchers, Alli, no carbohydrate diet, no sugar diet, protein only diets, diet pills, you name it, I have probably tried it. I have been successful (for a time at least) with many, but always find that the weight starts to creep back on and [...]
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A new way to beautiful, wrinkle-free eyes forever!
A look at the WrinkleMD System
For years, women have gone to great lengths to maintain their youthful skin and rid themselves of unwanted wrinkles. For me, I’m not very concerned about wrinkles because I know that is part of life. But, there are many women that do worry about trying to maintain their youth, no matter what it takes — [...]
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One of a kind is still something to think about
Wood-inlaid rings by Johan
There are still those times in our lives where we want to do something really special for those we care about. We want to find something that is truely unique, exciting, and we know will put a big smile on their faces. Of course can you find something that is produced in volume, but that’s [...]
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Traveling in Style Made Easier
Looking at the New Abrigo Bag
Traveling to far away places have always been my dream. As much as I travel now, I still wish to someday visit Alaska, or Colorado, or Russia, or spend a long relaxing vacation in Scotland. Of course I want to make my traveling as easy and comfortable as possible. Now the question is, how to [...]
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Making Roll-On Luggage Easier
A look at Train Reaction Luggage Stabilizer
Even though I brag about packing lightly, being willing to face any journey with a backpack and a credit card, it’s not always that easy. Before the introduction of roll-aboard luggage, the bags with wheels that fit in overhead carriers, only the flight crews had them. It helps a little to have a handle and [...]
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A bag for Reliving the 60′s
Hipz bags -- on your hips, and "hip"
When I travel someplace, I want to make sure that I plan ahead. But despite wanting everything with me, I also want to make sure that I carry around with me as little as possible… who wants to spend half the time adjusting the straps on a big purse, or worrying about the backpack that [...]
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Good Four Letter Words
Looking at Wordlock Luggage Locks
There are head-slapping inventions that you didn’t realize how much you needed it before you found it. Of course I want a lock on my luggage, and it needs to be TSA approved, and I’d prefer not to have to keep track of the key, but it wasn’t until I was asked to look at [...]
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