Lafayette and Beaux Bridge, Louisiana are rich in culture, history, and nature, hence so easy to immerse yourself in all its offerings! Whether it’s tasting the local boudin sausage from Billy’s Boudin or the brunch with live zydeco music at historical downtown Beaux Bridge, or exploring murals and boutique shops in downtown Lafayette, or learning about the Arcadian culture at Vermilionville, the region is full of wide range of offerings!

NOLA is for sure one of my top recommended places to visit in the US! From the New Orleans French Quarter where in addition to the unique architecture and great food has some of the best live music to Magazine Street for shopping and cafe exploring to the swamp tours and plantations near the city. You will never run out of stuff to do in New Orleans. Here’s your ultimate 4 day New Orleans Itinery

Oakes Day Lillies Farm was such a breathtaking property. The blooming day lilies in their variation of gold, orange, maroon like rays of the setting sun splashed across the young crips greenery of the rolling hills. The farm also featured a small pond; next to it a large willow tree that draped its veins, blowing so gently across the summer breeze. Far back behind the sun flower fields sits a freshly painted white farm house that overlooks the entire property. Complimented by the cotton candy like clouds plopped against the crisp blue skies truly portrays the farm to such of an Impressionist painting.

Roosevelt Island in New York is a beautiful location to relax and walk around. Since Cornell University Roosevelt Island has been established, a lesser known fact is that Cornell Dairy products, including its deliciously rich ice cream is being sold at the cafe on cornell roosevelt island campus! My fellow Cornellians - don't miss it!

Camelback ski resort in Pennsylvania is a great option for a weekend ski trip if you live in NYC and its surrounding areas. Camelback ski mountain is easily accessible from NYC. Camelback ski tickets can be purchased in advance or onsite for $70 on weekends and $55 on weekdays.