A Low-Key Guide to Miami, FL

By |2021-01-06T15:49:27+00:00April 10th, 2019||

  I know exactly what you're thinking: low-key Miami? That's like an oxymoron, right? Yes, in a town overflowing with fancy beach hotels, cheesy nightclubs, and rampant self-absorption, it's easy to dismiss Miami as a place with #zerochill. However, with some careful maneuvering, Escape Brooklyn founder Erin Lindsey and travel buddy/sommelier/wine writer ...

A Roadtrip through Norway

By |2021-01-06T19:12:36+00:00January 29th, 2019||

  Photos & Story by Peter Crosby | Follow Peter @pbcrosby on Instagram and see more work at PeterCrosbyPhotography.com Tempted by family in Norway and long-held desire to visit the Land of the Trolls, my partner and I planned a 750km road trip along the West Coast of Norway and ...

One Month in Morocco

By |2021-01-06T19:28:58+00:00January 16th, 2019||

For the month of May 2017, Escape Brooklyn contributor Brianna Stachowski traversed Morocco's many magical landscapes. From the chaotic cityscape of Marrakech to the seaside town of Essaouira; the Blue City in the mountains to the vast Sahara Desert, Brianna took photos and careful notes of her favorite finds along the way. Aside from the beautiful ...

Joshua Tree, California

By |2021-05-05T18:36:42+00:00November 25th, 2018||

  Two and a half hours from Los Angeles, the desert oasis of Joshua Tree has long been an outpost on the artist/musician/explorer trail. Named after its distinct native yucca, Joshua Trees unique landscape is the result of the merging of two deserts—the Mojave and the Colorado—each with their own unique ecosystems. Joshua Tree's archaic ...

The Porches Inn at MASS MoCA in North Adams, MA

By |2021-05-07T16:01:49+00:00April 19th, 2018||

Once an industrial epicenter of Massachusetts, the small town of North Adams is now known for two things: Mount Greylock, the highest mountain Massachusetts, and the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art (better known as MASS MoCA.) Tucked away in the Berkshire Mountains, this weekend escape is equidistant from NYC and Boston, about ...

Sedona, Arizona

By |2021-01-07T14:59:38+00:00April 6th, 2018||

Forget Disney World—if there was vote on the real "most magical place on earth," Sedona would surely be a top contender. From its iconic rugged rock landscapes to its mysterious vortexes, the energy in Sedona is undeniably special. Add a vibrant arts and culinary scene to boot, and we're all ...

A Tasting Tour of 1000 Islands

By |2021-01-06T15:37:52+00:00June 28th, 2017||

  On the border of northern New York State and Canada, a cluster of 1,864 islands create a region of endless shorelines, epic sunsets, and a unique maritime history. Fifty miles of river islands give this region its name: the Thousand Islands. Stretching downstream from Lake Ontario into the St. ...

The Utah Desert by Motorcycle

By |2021-05-05T18:41:27+00:00May 15th, 2017||

One of the last things one looks forward to when planning to ride a motorcycle is snow. Yet, as my flight landed in Salt Lake City flurries were falling from the steely April sky, obscuring the mountains that ring Utah’s capital. I was in the state to spend a few days exploring courtesy ...

Palm Springs, California

By |2021-05-05T18:46:45+00:00March 28th, 2017||

  Boasting 350 days of sunshine per year, Palm Springs, California is returning to its glory days as both a desert oasis and tourist playground. The weather, plus the city's alluring art, design, and culinary scene are reason enough to pay visit; its proximity to L.A. (110 miles) and Joshua Tree ...

A Visit to Finger Lakes Wine Country, NY

By |2021-05-05T19:54:55+00:00January 14th, 2017||

As seasoned regional travelers as we are, our home state of New York State still surprises us. Home to both the most populous city in the country, and the largest protected natural area in the contiguous US states, New York is filled with gems from downstate to upstate. One of those gems we recently discovered is the ...

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