I simply cannot stay away from Vermont for too long. Maybe it's the closest escape I have from city life, or perhaps is the wonderful family that hosts me every time I go. All I have to say is that every time I go, I leave more in love with Vermont. I stayed with the Turners and like always, their love and hospitality makes me feel like I am their adopted son. It was freezing in Vermont, we were at -20F... I think I can never say that I am cold ever again, especially after experiencing that type of cold! Despite the cold, it made the atmosphere at the house cozier. Alison's father would light up the fire, and we would all gather around it and enjoy some nice drinks. This time around, Ali too

Christmas and New Year's in New York City, that has been one of my longest dreams and it finally came true in 2017. Having an apartment to live in for the first time, and not a dorm, my family and I decided to spend the Holidays in the Big Apple. If you thought I was in love with this city, boy did spending the most magical time of year here make me OBSESSED! Having two full weeks with my family, it gave us plenty of time to literally do everything and anything we wanted. From Broadway shows to going to DC, we pretty much covered it all. Leading up to Christmas, we hit all the classic tourist stops that you simply must go to during the Holidays. We went to Bryant Park, Rockefeller Center, an