In which we discuss: Connecticut wildlife encounters Winter camping in New England Our travel and transportation annoyances, rants, and pet peeves Summary This month, we’re talking about wildlife: specifically, our encounters with wildlife in Connecticut, be they sad, scary, or amusing. We’ve got coyotes, possums (!), bees, deer, and more. (So much more that Kerri … Continue reading Going/Steady Ep. 17: Sea Unicorns, Winter Camping, and Other Improbable Things

In which we discuss: Colorful front doors and other Connecticut attractions. Local and regional exploration habits, and how what we personally enjoy doing is sometimes different than what we share with others. How your travel “type” (solo, family, group, younger, older, etc.) subtly influences what you enjoy.   Summary We’re back, and we have a … Continue reading Going/Steady Ep. 16: Exploring Doors and More (With Special Guest Deb Cohen)

In which we discuss: The relaunch of The Size of Connecticut, CT food trends, and all the things Johnna can’t eat. What is an island, even? And why we love (or don’t love) the islands in our region. Are influencers (and uninformed tourists) ruining everything? Summary In this episode, Kerri and Johnna talk about Connecticut … Continue reading Going/Steady Ep. 15: Ice Cream, Islands, and Influencers

In which we discuss: Hartford’s (semi-)hidden Park River. What to wear in New England. Our top five favorite travel movies.   Summary Kerri describes the past and present of the Park River, once a prominent feature of Hartford and now a curiosity most Connecticut residents know nothing about. (Johnna’s intelligent questions include, “Did people use … Continue reading Going/Steady Ep. 14: Spelunking and Style in New England

We’re doing something a little different this time: a crossover episode with Grating the Nutmeg, the podcast of Connecticut Explored. Instead of our usual format, we’re giving you a segment we recorded for Grating the Nutmeg. In it, Kerri puts on her interviewing hat (it’s a metaphorical hat, but it’s really nice) and asks … Continue reading Fort Trumbull and New London History | Going/Steady & Grating the Nutmeg Crossover Episode

In which we discuss: Connecticut’s weird new name-changing obsession. Covered bridges and New England. Our favorite travel books.   Summary In this episode, Kerri and Johnna discuss what might be a hot new trend in Connecticut: debating whether to change the name of the airport and update the tourism slogan. We also talk about New … Continue reading Going/Steady Ep. 12: Things We Love (& Things That Confuse Us)

In which we discuss: Our fondness for the Midwest, and how it compares to New England. Our travel resolutions for 2019.   Summary In this episode, Kerri and Johnna talk about traveling in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin – aka the Midwest. We highlight a few … Continue reading Going/Steady Ep. 11: All Ohio, All The Time

In which we discuss: Ways to see art in Connecticut. Why tourists come to New England, and what they’re encouraged to see. How to actually get work done while traveling.   Summary This month, Johnna and Kerri talk about various ways to get some art into your life in the Nutmeg State, from mural walks … Continue reading Going/Steady Ep. 10: Connecticut Art, New England Travel, and Workcation

In which we discuss: Our experiences on the Connecticut Wine Trail. The joys of living in CT in the fall. Some fun, questionable, and slightly terrifying ferry rides in the region. How technology affects travel, for good and for ill.   Summary Kerri and Johnna are back after an unplanned summer vacation from Going/Steady, and … Continue reading Going/Steady, Ep. 9: Qui Transtulit Sustinet

In which we discuss: Our summer plans. “Best Towns” lists and where we’d live if we didn’t live where we live now. The new Hartford Line. How to avoid crowds while traveling in busy seasons.   Summary In this episode, Johnna and Kerri chat about summer goals, give the side-eye to lists that rank Connecticut … Continue reading Going/Steady, Ep. 8: Summertime, and the Tourists are Everywhere!