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Showcasing the best of what this great historic region of the country has to offer.by highlighting trip ideas, notable locations, great restaurants, where to grab the best coffee and much more!

Exploring New England with Ryan Zipp Ryan Zipp

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Showcasing the best of what this great historic region of the country has to offer.by highlighting trip ideas, notable locations, great restaurants, where to grab the best coffee and much more!

    Spring Is In Full Swing & Getting To The Cape For A May Visit

    Spring Is In Full Swing & Getting To The Cape For A May Visit

    In this episode of "Exploring New England" host Ryan Zipp talks about how spring is in full swing and it's am extra busy month for him with his store The Fat Robin in Hamden, CT. Although he doesn't have much time to getaway, Ryan has managed a number of visits out to The Cape and shares his experiences with traveling here during the month of May. Most recently he was hosted by the amazing 5 star Wequasset Resort in Harwich and gives a recap of that stay as well. 

    • 26 min
    Visiting Nantucket In Early May For Cheaper & More Low Key Vibes

    Visiting Nantucket In Early May For Cheaper & More Low Key Vibes

    In this episode of "exploring New England" host Ryan Zipp highlights the benefits of traveling to Nantucket before crowds  & prices rise as the calendar inches towards summer. Ryan's first ever visit to this iconic New England island was during the first week of May in 2023 to take full advantage of both these things and he talks about the entire trip from start to finish. Topics covered include hotels, restaurants, coffee shops, lighthouses, beaches & more!

    • 27 min
    Spring Weekend In Boston & Photographing The Rising Full Pink Moon

    Spring Weekend In Boston & Photographing The Rising Full Pink Moon

    In this episode of "exploring New England" host Ryan Zipp shares a recent visit up to Boston for peak spring blossoms and to enjoy his favorite big city for the first time since last fall. Sharing where he stayed, the great spots for food/drinks and what he captured with his camera to share with everyone. Ryan also recently experienced the rising full Pink Moon is his home area of coastal Connecticut and talks about the process of attempting to photograph this amazing natural event every month. 

    • 29 min
    Tulip Blooms in the Berkshires & Beyond (RI, CT & Boston)

    Tulip Blooms in the Berkshires & Beyond (RI, CT & Boston)

    In this episode of "Exploring New England" chase tulip blooms alongside host Ryan Zipp throughout the region. Starting in the heart of The Berkshires with the 5th annual Daffodil & Tulips Festival at Naumkeag in Stockbridge, MA and other must visits while in the area. Then head over to Wicked Tulips where they have 3 fields in Rhode Island & Connecticut where you can pick your own batch of tulips to take home with you! And course you can never leave out Boston when it comes to tulips and every other spring bloom, so some spots in the city there to enjoy them are mentioned as well. 

    • 29 min
    Solar Eclipse Chasing & New Haven Cherry Blossoms

    Solar Eclipse Chasing & New Haven Cherry Blossoms

    In this episode of "Exploring New England" host Ryan Zipp shares his story of chasing the total eclipse up in northern Vermont and the results of this incredible experience from behind his camera. This once in a lifetime event for many in New England drew huge crowds to areas within the path of totality and luckily Mother Nature allowed for the viewing of it here in New England. The episode also features one of spring's next blooms here in the region with the Cherry Blossoms in full peak in the historic Wooster Square neighborhood of New Haven, CT. And of course can't forget to talk about the amazing pizza and other Italian restaurants that provide an incredibly enticing aroma as you walk around enjoying these stunning trees.

    • 47 min
    Where To See Daffodils In New England: Newport, Litchfield, Stockbridge & more!

    Where To See Daffodils In New England: Newport, Litchfield, Stockbridge & more!

    In this episode of "Exploring New England" host Ryan Zipp gets spring off to an official start with a rundown of the best daffodil blooms throughout the region. Focusing attention on Newport, RI where 1.4 million daffodils bloom every year at a number of locations scattered around this classic coastal city. Highlighting the main fields while mixing in great neighborhoods, the best eats, local coffee shops and a few of his favorite hotels to book if staying overnight. Other daffodil locations featured include Litchfield (CT), Stockbridge (MA), Bristol (RI), Essex (CT), Dartmouth (MA), Mystic (CT) & Nantucket. 

    • 43 min

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