It's a sunny, but chilly Friday afternoon in October, and my best friend Simone, Resto (friend and designated driver) and I are packed and ready to go. We would soon discover that where we were headed would be at least 25 degrees colder than New York City. We were going to NEW HAMPSHIRE!

The first stop on our scenic, five-hour road trip was Dunkin Donuts in Northern Massachusetts. The air was crisp and so were the leaves that had fallen to the ground in observance of autumn. Another two hours heading north, and we're having dinner in New England at a restaurant called the Weathervane. If you are ever that far north and crave fresh seafood, stop by and let me know what you think.

To get to our cabin-style bungalow we had to ascended a frosty and somewhat desolate mountain. Ofcourse, you know that when driving in those regions you must be careful of the moose and other animals that randomly cross the street. Did you know that it is highly likely that you and your vehicle would be crushed if you hit a moose at fair speed? Scary! Our lodging was spacious yet toasty with a fully functional kitchen and fireplace. There was also a deck out back.

During our weekend stay, we saw the snow-topped Mt. Washington, visited the Weather Museum, perused the cultured gift shops, spotted a fox, had great burgers at Horse Feathers in North Conway, and had the best pumpkin pancake breakfasts at Glen Junction. Note: The pancakes are made from scratch so are therefore only available during the pumpkin season.

"Travel and change of place impart new vigor to the mind". -Seneca