With the imminent arrival of summer and the easing of mask mandates and such, many Americans are simply itching to get out and flex their travel muscles. Jmore turned to inveterate globetrotter and veteran travel writer Carol Sorgen, a former Baltimorean who now lives in Portland, Ore., to share some of her favorite distant and not-so-faraway destinations to visit. It’s time to get back on the road again.
Safe travels!
Hitting the Highlands: Exploring Edinburgh
Edinburgh is a great place to explore the charm of Scotland, and a perfect starting point for a few day trips as well.
Plain Fun: A Getaway to Lancaster, Pa.
In addition to its many Amish-related attractions, from quilt shops to horse and carriage rides, Lancaster, Pa., has become a popular destination for arts lovers, foodies and shoppers.
Garden of Delights: Winterthur Garden in Brandywine Valley
Visit the Winterthur Garden in the heart of the picturesque Brandywine Valley and the artistic vision of its creator, Henry Francis du Pont, cannot fail to impress — and inspire.
A Passion for Portland
It’s been two years since Carol Sorgen moved from Baltimore to Portland, Ore. She shares her suggestions of must-sees if you’re ever headed out this way.
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Daytrip or Weekend Getaway to the Easton-Oxford Area is Well Worth Your While
Both Easton and Oxford — which are a little more than an hour’s drive from Baltimore — offer a chance to enjoy the tranquility and charms of the Eastern Shore, writes Jmore Editor-in-Chief Alan Feiler.
New York’s Hudson Valley Features a Dazzling Array of Shops, Galleries and Landscapes
Only a few hours from the Baltimore area, New York’s Hudson Valley region offers some of the most breathtaking scenery on the planet, writes Jmore Associate Editor Simone Ellin.
The BCO, founded in 1984, will perform the works of Frank Zappa, Beethoven, Mason Bates and Karena Ingram.
Led by local Israel-American cellist Amit Peled, the Mount Vernon Virtuosi aims to inspire people beyond musical enjoyment.
Container vegetable gardening is a terrific option for people with limited space and/or time. Rebecca Brown and Norman Cohen share some tips.
Filmmaker Justin Schein looks at wealth and inequality through the very real story of his late father.