After living in Rhode Island for a few years, here's a list of 10 spots I especially enjoyed eating and drinking at in lil Rhody
10 best places to eat in Rhode Island
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Best beaches in Rhode Island
Explore some of the best beaches in the Ocean State -- Rhode Island is THE place to be during the summer.
Travel to Rhode Island
I lived in beautiful Rhode Island — nicknamed the Ocean State — for a little over two years and created a complete guide of all my favorite spots. I’m sharing my old faithful spots, tried and true recommendations. Some of these are local, little-known secrets, so I feel slightly guilty for revealing. But others are popular destinations, and...
Why I travel alone
I embrace risk when I decide to travel solo. The adrenaline begins from the moment the ticket confirmation appears in my inbox. And it stays with me for the entire trip until I board the plane home, feeling nostalgic and that yearning for something with no name. I’m always thinking about when and how I can save enough...
Ultimate New Year Playlist
New Year, New Music! For me, music is intensely personal. If you hear the music I’m listening to, my mood seems pretty transparent. And depending, on the lyrics, it’s easy to tell what I’m thinking about. It’s a lot of information. My roommate once walked into my room when I was doing an upheaval (power drill in hand,...
Best travel apps and discounts
Here’s a growing list of useful travel apps I have on my phone and iPad: Some of these will include my own personal discount codes associated with my own travel account that you’re able to use for free. Adventures with Crystal is not officially partnered with any of these programs or companies. I compiled this based on my...
Why I’m not scared traveling solo
I’ve struggled with anxiety my whole life. I’m so terrified of making a mistake or missing detail, I’m often hyper-vigilant, taking mental notes to trouble-shoot problems that just don’t actually exist. The idea of traveling by myself was daunting, at first. When friends told me they’ve traveled alone, I was awestruck and somewhat in disbelief. I didn’t understand...
To Kill a Mockingbird on Broadway
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee is one of those novels that almost feels like a bible. I’ve carried a copy of the book from my high school English class to my dorm room in college and then, later, from apartment to apartment across state lines. It’s now sitting on my desk as I write this review of...
Happiness, even if you’re lonely for the holiday
Winter gets gross. It’s a black hole for the flu. It attracts seasonal depression. And sometimes it just feels lonely. But it doesn’t have to be. If you’re not traveling, being alone for the holidays can get rough. I found the tricks I learned from traveling by myself helps me handle seasons where it feels especially lonely. So...