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Hello, I’m Carmela

& this is my blog about discovering new places

I started this blog in 2020 when Covid first started, as a way to find beauty in my home and help others explore. Nowadays, my blog has turned into a creative outlet for sharing my experiences and helping others see the beauty in the places they frequent most, yet also encourage them to step outside of their comfort zone and explore new cultures. I hope you enjoy :)

My most recent posts:

Day Trip to Ithaca: Ludlowville Falls

Ludlowville Falls, in a way, reminds me of Niagara Falls because of its shape. It has a similar horseshoe bend to it that Niagara Falls is known, and nicknamed, for. Clearly it lacks the amount of power, width and height…

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Day Trip to Ithaca: Businessman’s Lunch Waterfall

This waterfall got its name because people who work nearby will come sit by the waterfall and eat their lunch during their break! …

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Exploring Tinker Falls in Tully, New York

I would consider the hike to this waterfall short and easy. However, if you want to climb to the top of the waterfall it is more difficult. There are stairs made out of rocks that lead of the right side…

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Day Trip to Ithaca: Taughannock Falls

Annnnnnnd in this corner…..Coming in at a whopping 215 feet…..Towering over Niagara Falls by 33 feet……Taughannock Falls!

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