Now that winter is in full swing, there’s no better time to get the heck out of Dodge (ehh, Hudson County). Although a tropical trip to Cancún, the Bahamas, or…
Stephanie Vermillion
Stephanie Vermillion
View all my storiesStephanie Vermillion lives in Uptown Hoboken with her fiancé, Frank, and four-legged coworker/child (OK, dog), Harry. Stephanie is a travel journalist and filmmaker with articles published in outlets such as VICE, Mental Floss, Elite Daily and Mic, and she’s the founder of Stephanie Vermillion Studio (www.stephanievermillionstudio.com). When she’s not on the road or keeping her coworker, Harry, in line, you can find Stephanie bingeing on pour-overs at Hudson Coffee.
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12 Beaches Accessible via Public Transit from Hoboken, Jersey City, + NYC
With beautiful summer weather upon us, there’s no better time to plan a trip to the beaches of New Jersey or New York than right now. With all of the…
Seaside Heights may have a party reputation, but one-mile south there’s another “Seaside” town with a peaceful, family-friendly vibe: Seaside Park. This oceanfront destination, just 80 miles from Hoboken, is…
When Anne Marie Adducci visited the Philippines in August 2018, she wasn’t pursuing a relaxing getaway, nor was she seeking tropical drinks on the water. Adducci, a Hoboken resident, was…
While it’s only three hours away by train, Mystic, Connecticut feels a world away from Hudson County. The charming coastal town is best known for its cameo in one of…
When Mario’s Classic Pizza served its first slice in Hoboken, Garden Street looked quite different than it does today. It was January 1986, and owner and Hoboken resident Mario Albunia…
When John Karacica brought his signature pizza recipe to the corner of 12th and Willow, he didn’t expect it to take off so wildly. It was 1996, and while he…
Whether you’re an avid skier or a novice snowboarder, the Catskills’ Windham Mountain is one of the region’s best spots to enjoy fresh powder in the great outdoors. The mountain,…
Cocoa + Carols Holiday Cruise: A Scenic Holiday Experience on the Hudson River
The rivers of New York City are a bit more festive this month with a Cocoa & Carols themed holiday cruise aboard the Classic Harbor Line. This tradition — now…
When it comes to Northeast mountain towns, it’s hard to beat Lake Placid — particularly come holiday time. The cozy, scenic little city decorates Main Street with lights and snowflakes,…
Artist Interviews: May Fukuyama Levine {+ Her Hoboken Gallery}
This month, local artist May Fukuyama Levine is taking over the Mason Civic League gallery {1200 Washington Street in Hoboken} with a variety of colorful fluid and abstract paintings. The…