Quick Guide to Buffalo, NY

While Buffalo might be best known for its epic snowstorms, that should not keep you from spending time in this city. Buffalo, New York is a vibrant small city that has found a true resurgence in the last few years.

Now, it’s becoming a destination for many who enjoy everything from incredible architecture to sports and yes, even wings.

In this post, we’re going to give you a guide to everything you need to know about Buffalo.

Getting There

Buffalo is the second largest city in all of New York, and it’s about as far away from Manhattan as you can get. It’s all the way on the Westernmost part of New York on the Canadian border.

Interstate 90, the highway that runs across the country, also hits Buffalo before veering south along Lake Erie into Pennsylvania.

Buffalo is just under 2 hours from Toronto, Canada, and less than four

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Best National Parks in Each Region During Fall

As the warm days of summer lead into the cool nights and brisk mornings of fall, there comes a time when that perfect combination of weather makes for spectacular scenery across many parts of the country.

Know what we’re talking about?

Fall leaves.

From late September through late November, you can take a trip to places from Maine to Minnesota and see the highways and byways dotted with brilliantly colored fall leaves in red, yellow, and orange.

But, if you really want to surround yourself with nature’s beauty, head off the highway and into the National Parks. There, you’ll be blown away with how incredible this season is.

Here are some of our favorites.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park (Tennessee and NC) 

Great Smoky Mountains

Covering the rolling hills and peaks of two states, you’ll find plenty of beautiful red and yellow hues exploring the backwoods trails of Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

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Camping Essentials, What Do I Need To Get Started

If you are new to it, figuring out what camping essentials you need to get started can be a bit overwhelming. I think the BEST First Step is to decide what kind of camper you are going to be.

Are you going full mountain man and bringing the family along? Will this be 2 or 3 weekends a year because you now have a kid in Scouts? Did you tag along with a friend and decide this is what you want to do every weekend now?

No matter which type of camper you plan on being, the list of camping essentials you need to get started isn’t really that long. It may seem overwhelming but in reality there’s just a few basics you need to get your first trip under your belt. The rest is just add on creature comforts.

3 Top Camping Essentials

If we take a look at

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How To Plan A Road Trip On A Budget In 2022 (Best Tips)

Last Updated on October 14, 2022 by Rose Morah

Is it still possible to plan a road trip on a budget in 2022?

In this article, we are going to discuss tips for planning a road trip on a budget.

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1. Get a fuel-efficient car

When going on a long road trip, a fuel-efficient car can help you save money on gas.

The vehicle should be able to get you to your destination and at the same time ensure that you don’t spend too much on gas.

Alternatively, you could consider an EV because charging it is way cheaper than fueling a gas car.

See these Smart Long-distance Tesla Road Trip Tips.

See also: How To Determine The Cost Of A Tesla Road Trip.

2. Sleep in the car

If you are going on a long road trip on a budget, you could consider sleeping in your car.

It

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How To Travel With Frozen Food On A Plane (Best Tips)

Last Updated on September 12, 2022 by Rose Morah

It is possible to travel with frozen food on a plane. But it also depends on the type of food you are carrying and where you are going.

Personally, I have traveled domestically with frozen food many times and internationally on a trip coming from South America to the US.

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I have also seen many people travel with frozen things with no issues as long as they are well packed.

NOTE:
If you doubt everything will go smoothly at the airport, I’d recommend contacting the airline to confirm.
You will not have problems with TSA if you follow their guidelines.

Tips for traveling with frozen food on a plane

1. Freeze the food well in advance

Freezing the food in advance ensures that it lasts longer while still frozen.

You will notice a big difference when traveling with food that

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