We’ve always been a traveling family; I am a firm believer in the value of experiences and like to put money toward trips first over other purchases. I am also a history and culture nut, which means relaxing beach vacations for me are very rare. I’d much rather be jumping on and off public transit in a foreign country with an open itinerary. While this approach is extremely fulfilling, it can leave us needing a long nap after returning from our exhaustive trips. Our most recent adventure took us all over New England, on an exploration of history, culinary treats, and geography that we haven’t been able to enjoy fully until now. Our days were packed full of must-see attractions, some hiking, and plenty of history-filled areas. Each and every day was jammed to the brim in a new city with its own unique culture and feel. Some days we were ready to keep the momentum going into the evening in our hotel room, and some days necessitated a relaxing film and a calm night. For either mood that we found ourselves in, our day-ending routine was to put together some Perrier-based “mocktails” that provided the perfect backdrop for whatever […]