I frequent Avalon Nature Preserve in Stony Brook, New York, almost weekly. It’s open year-long, six days a week. This preserve has endless trails showcasing the latest shrubs, trees, ducks, swans, and occasional deer. It’s a fantastic place to bring the kids or even a furry puppy friend. And the volunteers and regular visitors there … Continue reading 2022: Misty Weather at Avalon Nature Preserve
https://vimeo.com/674852822 Aloha! So in this video, I capture the calmness of the Byodo-in Temple in O’ahu, Hawaii. (Note: Everyone was required to wear masks despite vaccination status.) Despite the tourists, it was a very soothing atmosphere. I definitely recommend this visit if you’re in the area. What are your favorite places in Hawaii? Enjoy! Thanks … Continue reading The Serene Byōdō-in Temple
So, the other Saturday, I accompanied my sister and her friends to Watkins Glen State Park. It’s a public park situated in the Finger Lakes region of New York. On that day, the sun shined high in the sky yet the weather was temperate. Crowds of kids, adults, couples, young folks, and all-alike traveled through this … Continue reading 2021: Hiking Through Watkins Glen State Park
The other day, my friends, my pup Mahal, and I ventured to the Sunflower Festival at the WaterDrinker in Manorville, Long Island. (It was also the same place where the Tulip Festival was held.) It's happy to see you! (; This time it was scorching hot. Humidity and I are a bad romance. While sweating … Continue reading 2021: The Sunflower Festival
So, the other day, my mom, my pup Mahal, and I strolled through Avalon Park, which is located in the town of Stony Brook, New York. And that day, I wanted to photograph the place with a minimalist vision. Purple petals hanging downwards. Often, we go here because not only is it freely available to … Continue reading 2021: A Minimalist View of Avalon Park
Welcome to A Long Island Guide post! Long Island is know for its nature trails and beaches. Plus, it has a rich, interesting, and even dark history. It was first inhabited by varying indigenous tribes, like the Algonquian, before the Europeans arrived. Since I grew up here, I wanted to share with you my favorite … Continue reading A Long Island Guide
Hello! 🙂 Sorry no new posts this week. This blog is getting a bit of a make-over. I'm changing the name Susanna Travels since it's already taken in numerous social media sites and whatnot. A sunset on Long Island. As always, I'll be posting, in the near future, my travel stories and some tips along … Continue reading 2021: Site/Blog Update
Yep, this is normal. 😉 A selfie of me. Woo! I am the Ultimate Snow, Tree Hugger Lady. ;P Last night, we experienced our first major snow storm for the fall. And I was kind of surprised. Usually, the weather is uber frigid and all. But, Mahal and I had a fun time jumping around … Continue reading 2020: First Fall Snow
OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA – EPL9 You know what the hardest part of climbing a mountain is? It's going back down. Oh, sure, climbing up the mountain will take up most of your stamina and all, but you forget to factor in that once you go back down the mountain, gravity is pushing you down and … Continue reading 2019: Into the Norge
Enjoying the fruits of summer. Happy July! We made it. So far this is what I’ve learned during New York’s Phase 3 era: The majority of folks are still wearing masks or at least keeping their distance.It’s summer! I’ve had the chance to swim in my pool and I’m hoping to swim at the beach, … Continue reading 2020: Phase 3
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