While doing some research trying to find the perfect meeting point between New Jersey + Massachusetts for my family, you might assume it’s somewhere purely practical like Bridgeport, Connecticut, which technically sits right in the middle. But in reality, most families (mine included) skip the exact midpoint in favor of somewhere a little more special. That’s where the Hudson Valley + Catskills come in....enjoy my CATSKILLS, NY TRAVEL GUIDE here!

This summer, the DeRosa family is gathering for a reunion in beautiful Sunset Beach, North Carolina + we couldn’t be more excited. Below you’ll find a collection of recommendations gathered from our family members as we plan the trip, from favorite restaurants to fun things to do in the area.

The Time I Went from "Just Another California Newbie" to "On-Set PA" (Thanks to Justine Bateman)

I'm looking forward to the day when exploring this beautiful world and getting to know more people from other cultures can resume in a safe fashion. Until then, I've put together this blog post for you! It's always exciting to get a new stamp in your passport! And while you may already have a passport from the country you were born in, I've been researching how you can also get another — if you have a grandparent ( or in some cases even a great-grandparent ) who was born out