About Me

Houseboat in the backwaters of Alleppey, Kerala – January 2025


Cozy corner cafe and city street scene in New York with vibrant red facade and sidewalk seating.

The Little Owl in West Village, NYC – stock photo from Pexels

hello!

✨ Welcome to Sprinkle of Wanderlust – your guide to day trips and weekend getaways in Northeast USA!

The Northeast is my home, and I can’t wait to show you the best places to visit here! I grew up in Pennsylvania, lived in New York for 6 years, and moved back to Pennsylvania in 2024.

Growing up, my family and I would take day trips, weekend excursions, and road trips all throughout the Northeast. While I haven’t traveled much internationally, I’m grateful to have been to every state in the Northeast!

There is so much to explore here — historical sites, unique food scenes, museums & art installations, large metropolitan cities, charming small towns, & hidden gems in unexpected corners!

I created Sprinkle of Wanderlust in February 2025 during a career transition. I’ve been a full-time pediatrician since 2019, but I decided to take a break in 2025 to pursue locum tenens – which is just a fancy way of saying travel doctor 👩🏽‍⚕️

It was almost like a midlife crisis! During this career transition, I decided to start a blog. I’ve always been interested in blogging since I was a teenager (and even built my own website when I was 12!), but of course it fell by the wayside during college and med school.

When I started blogging again in December 2024, I was initially writing about home decor. But I realized that my true passion was in writing about travel & food, which is how this blog came to life!

However, as someone with 6-figures in student loans and a full time job, I get that it can be hard to find the budget, PTO, and vacation time to plan a trip.

My goal is to help you plan bite-sized adventures to the best destinations in the Northeast — even if you’ve only got an hour, a day, or a weekend to spare. I truly believe that you can plan a memorable trip even on a limited budget or with limited PTO, and I’m here to show you how!

💌 I also created a travel freebie library that includes all of my FREE printable itineraries, packing lists, and other resources to help make trip planning even easier!

I hope this blog helps you find inspiration & ideas for your next getaway! So grab your coffee, get comfy, and let’s plan your next adventure! ♡

Some Fun Facts About Me!

  • I grew up in Pittsburgh, PA but lived in New York City for 6 years. I recently moved back to Pittsburgh in 2025 & love being close to my family again!
  • I took my first solo trip to Hong Kong when I was 18 years old. Well, kind of sort of a solo trip. I flew there on my own and spent time exploring Hong Kong on my own, but stayed with my uncle who lives there.
  • My favorite place to travel is Disney World. I would go there every weekend if I could! And yes, I have seriously contemplated moving to Orlando before 🤣
  • My #1 travel goal is to rent an RV and do a cross-country road trip through the United States one day
  • Although I do love international travel, I love exploring small towns in America even more. There are so many hidden gems to explore, even in your own backyard!
  • Full disclaimer — I’m not the most thrill-seeking or physically ambitious traveler out there so you won’t see any cool hikes or mountain climbing on this blog! In fact, I’ve been deathly afraid of hiking since I sprained my ankle pretty badly on a hike in Upstate New York back in 2021 


If you have any questions or just want to say hi – feel free to contact me!