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Slow discoveries, near and far…

Notes on slow living and wander rooted in wholesome intention. Stepping out of the mainstream, and into the threads of authenticity.

A guides to understated living and travel, from Brooklyn & beyond.

New York, beyond the City

Yarn, Farms & Indie Gems in the Catskills

Only 2 hours away from Brooklyn, I found some of the coziest towns. Guided initially by the Ulster Country Fiber & Cider tour, and then secondly by my desire to discover the artsy, local shops passed along that way…

Guide to Yarn, Farms and Shopping Local Update NY
Monica Marie Monica Marie

Guide to Yarn, Farms and Shopping Local Update NY

Spend a cozy day with me exploring the Catskills along the Ulster County Fiber & Cider Trail.

We’re visiting yarn shops, stopping by local sheep farms, and discovering some of the area’s most unique gems along the way. While I set out to follow the fiber trail, I couldn’t help but derail in these cozy Catskills towns, popping into specialty shops that caught my eye.

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Home AWAY from Home
Monica Marie Monica Marie

Home AWAY from Home

Wait, you’ve never left the country?

Is it possible to have enriched travel experiences in your own backyard. I think so. In fact, it’s my preferred way to travel. I like to visit new places and feel at home -not like a tourist.

Let’s talk about it…

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Puerto Rico, beyond San Juan

There’s so much more to Puerto Rico than Old San Juan. Actually, some of the best beaches are located on the west of the island. This is your guide to Puerto Rico, where to go, what to do, and how to fully embrace Puerto Rican Culture.

  • Puerto Rican culture is rooted in neighborly love. Before we begin travel, we’ll cover some things to know.

  • A central city in PR, and my families hometown. Only a 25 min drive from the SJU airport, Bayamon is having a re-imergance of local commerce for creatives.

  • The West of the island, and an airway less traveled, Aguadilla is home to some of the most beautiful beaches, and a more countryside experience.

  • Puerto Rico’s Surf Capital, home to generations of Puerto Ricans, as well as a new wave of American’s who fell in love with the island and could never leave. They brought with them the love for shopping local and small and thriving entrepreneurship.

  • A guide to some of my favorite beaches from all over the island.