New England Travel Journal Podcast

On this episode, we were joined by Mindy Miraglia the owner and founder of Berkshire Camino. Berkshire Camino leads locally curated, graciously guided walks and hikes in the Berkshires in Western Massachusetts.

On this edition of the New England Travel Journal Podcast, we were joined by sisters J.Q. Louise and Juliana Neves who during the Covid pandemic started the Travel Babies Podcast. We talk about their love for travel in New England and with the pandemic beginning to lift how to plan your 2021 trips. 

Typically we only focus on New England. We don't always like to acknowledge it but there are some great places to travel outside of the region. With the hope that people will be able to travel more in 2021, we wanted to share some tips and locations to consider.

On this episode of the New England Travel Journal, we were joined by Todd Plumer to talk about his article inBoston Magazinetitled A Bostonian’s Guide to—Maybe, Potentially, Hopefully—Traveling This Year.

Photographer Mindy Briar grew up in California but after moving to New England fell in love with the region. We connected with Mindy through Instagram and have always been a fan of her work and travels so we wanted to have her on to talk about a wide-range of topics. We talked about how she is still learning the region, her favorite aspects of photography, what she means when she says she wants to photograph 'YOU,' and much more!

Boston Magazine Executive Editor Brittany Jasnoff joins the podcast to talk about the magazine's December cover story, "57 Things to Do Around Boston This Winter.”

Winter means cold temperatures and snowy streets, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t plenty of things to do.

Here’s how to stay sane and keep your spirits up even when the temperature drops.With individuals remaining inside for the winter due to the pandemic and the added stress of trying to remain festive, there is no better time to explore new hobbies and DIY projects. 

Boston Magazine's Alyssa Giacobbe takes a close look at the impact the COVID pandemic has already had on the ski resort industry, the outlook for this winter, and the changes that may remain in place post-pandemic. Alyssa has been a featured contributing writer and editor for Boston magazine (among other outlets) for the last fifteen years. Her areas of focus range from lifestyle, travel, and culture, to commercial and residential real estate, to urban affairs, to the immediate and long-term ramifications of the coronavirus on Boston and the wider nation. 

On the New England Travel Journal Podcast, we were joined by photographer Caryn B. Davis. During our discussion we talked about her book A Connecticut Christmas: Celebrating the Holiday in Classic New England Style, her upcoming book Connecticut Waters: Celebrating Our Coastline and Waterways, and we also asked her for some photography tips on how to take photos at night!

Boston Magazine Food + Entertainment Editor Scott Kearnan joined the New England Travel Journal Podcast to talk about the state of dining out in Massachusetts, the innovative ways restaurants are creating business, Boston’s Top 25 Hottest Restaurants, and what he is looking forward to most when dining is back to normal.

BostonmagazineExecutive Editor Brittany Jasnoff joins the New England Travel Journal Podcast to talk about 'Hidden New England.'

The October issue of Boston magazine has a piece on Hidden New England,a feature that explores lesser-known towns and tucked-away spots scattered throughout the region. With social distancing and outdoor experiences top-of-mind, this spread offers readers a closer look at some underappreciated natural locations: from secluded watering holes in Warren, Vermont, to the virtually untouched beauty of Monhegan Island, Maine, to where you can find castle ruins, alligator sausages, and, yes, authentic dinosaur footprints (!!), it’s all in New England and it’s all in this travel guide. Even fans of the paranormal can find something of interest!

New England photographer Ryan Zipp became our first repeat New England Travel Journal Podcast guest. Ryan joined us to talk fall foliage photography, about his adventures over the summer, and his new venture Deliciously New England. 

To listen to our first podcast with Ryan click here. In our first conversation, we discussed how Ryan got into photography as a kid, his days touring as a member of a band, and how he returned to photography.

Boston Magazine Executive Editor Brittany Jasnoff joined the New England Travel Journal Podcast to talk about her latest article, Ready to Get Out? Here’s Seven Scenic Day Trips to Escape the City This Summer. 

Shorelines Illustrated founder Kim Thomas joined us for episode 16 of the New England Travel Journal. We talked about how Shorelines Illustrated began, the New England Coastal Creative, and about what reopening will look like throughout New England as coronavirus restrictions are lifted. 

Countless small businesses around the world have dropped everything to do what they can to help during the Covid-19 pandemic. One such business is the Hartford Flavor Company located in Hartford, CT. 

When the pandemic was just beginning in Connecticut back in March there was a shortage of hand sanitizer and that is where the Hartford Flavor Company entered the picture. 

Initially, the distillery had to lay off some of its staff but once Creatrix and Infusionary Lelaneia Dubay realized that producing hand sanitizer was a way to help the community,  the staff was back in place and production was up and running.

In addition to talking about the Hartford Flavor Company answering the call to action, we chat about how the business began, and what it looks like during normal times. 

Mic Michienzi is working with her family to revitalize the Buzzards Bay Main Street. Anyone who has driven to or from Cape Cod has driven through Buzzards Bay and that is all you typically do, drive through the town until you reach your destination. 

Well, Michienzi and company are working hard to make Buzzards Bay the destination. In a fun podcast, Michienzi talks about what has been done so far, what is to come and why this project is so important to her.

During a wide-ranging conversation New England photographer Ryan Zipp discussed how he got into photography as a kid, his days touring as a member of a band and how he returned to photography.

Ryan, from Connecticut, has photographed all over New England and many of the great National Parks our country has to offer. 

Plus Ryan shares some tips that can help you while you are out looking for that perfect shot!

A collection of carbon-neutral luxury treehouse and hobbit homes retreats on a trout pond in southern Maine. Purposely Lost is an environmentally conscious new way to get away in the forests of Maine while also enjoying modern accommodations in fully furnished treehouses and hobbit homes. With an eye towards the future and sustainable living these vacation rentals will make you feel like you're a part of nature. 

Born out of a Thursday night home brewing club Labyrinth Brewing Company in Manchester, Connecticut has become a must stop brewery in Connecticut. We got a chance to talk with co-founder Adam Delaura about how it all started, how they have become a staple of the community, what his favorite beers to brew are, plus a whole lot more.

In 2020, 36 museums and galleries in Vermont will collaborate on a state-wide series of exhibitions on the theme “2020 Vision: Seeing the World Through Technology.”

Led by the Vermont Curators Group—a network of museums, galleries, and cultural centers specializing in art, history, science, and craft—this project will push the boundaries of what it means to have conversations about technology, innovation, and culture in
Vermont. 

For episode 10 of the New England Travel Journal Podcast we are were joined by two members of the Vermont Curators Group team; founder Andrea Rosen and project manager Gillian Sewake.

On this episode Andrea and Gillian talk about how the Vermont Curators Group came to be and what visitors can expect throughout an exciting 2020.

-Information for summary courtesy of the Vermont Curators Group

Our final podcast guest of 2019 was Deb Cohen the founder of The Front Door. A few years ago the West Hartford, Connecticut native was looking for a way to motivate herself to get outside, so on her walks she started taking photographs of home fronts and thus the beginning of The Front Door Project. 

Deb has built her following on Instagram (@thefrontdoorproject) to nearly 74K followers and has traveled all around New England to capture photographs. 

The lifelong New Englander is also an ambassador for the Connecticut Office of Tourism and a realtor for Coldwell Banker. 

New England Travel and Lifestyle expert Shannon Shipman joined the New England Travel Journal podcast to talk about her New England travels and how she fell in love with the region after she moved her a few years ago. Plus much more!

On a chilly November afternoon we caught up with country singing star Elizabeth Gerardi. A native of Rhode Island, Gerardi may live in Nashville, Tennessee now but she always remains close to her New England roots. 

A Vermonter that now calls the White Mountains home, Shaun joined the New England Travel Journal Podcast to talk about how he became a photographer, photography in New Hampshire and he even shared some tips for our listeners as well. 

To view Shaun's photos visit his Instagram page (@shaunterune) or visit his shop on Main Street in Littleton, New Hampshire.

The husband and wife duo of Jimmy and Nicole join the New England Travel Journal podcast to talk about their craft beer adventures. The duo started the Instagram account craftbeernewengland to document their adventures. Find out where they have gone, where they want to go and how to combine your brewery travels with other great New England activities. We had a lot of fun talking with Jimmy and Nicole for this one!

Late in 2018 the historic Harbor View Hotel in Edgartown, on the island of Martha's Vineyard, closed for renovation. After months of work the Harbor View Hotel reopened on May 1, 2019 and we got a chance to talk with hotel general manager Chris Bird about the process and what guests can now expect. 

Nantucket Chamber of Commerce President & CEO David W. Martin joins Sam to talk about the 2019 Nantucket Daffodil Festival to be held April 26-28. The 45th annual festival is the official kickoff of spring on Nantucket offering parades, contests, art exhibits and the Nantucket Daffodil Flower Show.

New England Travel Journal Podcast co-hosts Sam and Stavros talk about the start of spring, a Bald Eagle watch cruise in Essex, Connecticut, plans for the warm weather months including plans to go to Cape Cod and Maine. They also discuss another upcoming trip to the Getaway Homes in New Hampshire.

New England Travel Journal Podcast co-hosts Sam and Stavros introduce themselves, talk about their recent travels to New Hampshire and highlight what is coming next.