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On The Road Again … in Massachusetts – Helen Hayes & Carolyne Jasinski

Graeme Kemlo — Wed, 17 Sep 2025 09:54:40 +0000

It’s the end of the road (for now) for reporters Carolyne Jasinski and Helen Hayes. Massachusetts is the last section of their 1700km, six-state drive through New England in the US. Where will the road take them next?
Photo Carolyne Jasinski – Church sets the scene for Salem’s spooky night tourRead More

On the road again … in New Hampshire – Carolyne Jasinski; Helen Hayes

Graeme Kemlo — Wed, 27 Aug 2025 09:43:47 +0000

Two journo mates on a two-week, six-state, 1700km drive through New England in the US.
In Episode 4 of this 6-part podcast series, Carolyne Jasinski and Helen Hayes take us through New Hampshire.
Flanked by the Green Mountains, peaks and lakes dominate the scenery which is vivid green and gorgeous. And there are a few new surprises – like moose.

Photo: Helen Hayes’s selfie shows her with Carolyne atop Mt Washington which proudly boasts the worst weather in the world.Read More

On The Road … in Connecticut and The Berkshires – Carolyne Jasinski & Helen Hayes

Graeme Kemlo — Wed, 13 Aug 2025 05:34:44 +0000

Two mates go on a two-week, six-state, 1700km drive through New England in the US. This week, Carolyne Jasinski and Helen Hayes take you from Rhode Island through Connecticut and The Berkshires.
Photo: Helen Hayes – covered bridge in Cornwall CTRead More

Boston might be the best city in the US -Carolyne Jasinski

Graeme Kemlo — Wed, 30 Jul 2025 22:29:24 +0000

Visiting Boston for the first time, Carolyne Jasinski did what most first-time visitors do in this vibrant Massachusetts city – she fell in love with it. Carolyne takes us on a tour of Boston.Read More

235 year-old Hill Farm Has 155 year-old Inn -Helen Hayes & Carolyne Jasinski Loved It All

Graeme Kemlo — Wed, 16 Jul 2025 22:08:58 +0000

Hill Farm Inn, set among South Vermont’s Green mountains . It is rich with history – the farm was first established 235 years ago and the Inn has been taking in guests for 155 years.. Our team of Helen Hayes and Carolyne Jasinski stayed there on their road trip around New England USA.They loved soaking up the country chic atmosphere and dining on the “home-grown” produce. Here they speak with the General Manager of the property, Joanne SzipdatRead More

Amazing Mystic Seaport Huge Indoor-Outdoor Museum -Helen Hayes & Carolyne Jasinski

Graeme Kemlo — Wed, 09 Jul 2025 22:13:59 +0000

Helen Hayes and Carolyne Jasinski, on a road trip around north eastern USA visited Mystic Seaport Museum in Connecticut, found one of the most interesting things they saw – the last remaining wooden whaling ship sitting at its dock. It is a huge 20 acre indoor/outdoor museum, rated as one of the best in the US and to get the whole tory you spoke with Thomas Mulholland who is responsible for the visitor journey through the many acres of this museum.Read More

Reporters Carolyne Jasinski and Helen Hayes Were Bewitched by Salem Witch Museum

Graeme Kemlo — Wed, 09 Jul 2025 20:06:15 +0000

You may have seen the TV mini series of documentaries or even a movie, but have you ever wondered what really happened during the Salem Witch Hunt? Carolyne Jasinski and Helen Hayes went on a mission to find out. Here they talk to Rachel Christone, the Education Director and Tina Jordan, Director at the Salem Witch Museum.Read More

New Hampshire’s First 5-Star Hotel, Lake Estate -Carolyne Jasinski & Helen Hayes

Graeme Kemlo — Wed, 02 Jul 2025 08:57:10 +0000

Again this week we find our very busy reporting team of Helen Hayes and Carolyne Jasinski, have joined forces to interview an experienced couple of hoteliers who are building the first five-star hotel in the US state of New Hampshire,– the Lake Estate is a privately owned sprawling estate on the banks of Lake Winnesquam which the women discovered on their road trip through New England. They meet Ed and Patty Rocco who have taken on the huge task of designing and project managing the build which is due to open next month.
Photo: Lake EstateRead More

Set Sail For Newport Rhode Island -Helen Hayes & Carolyne Jasinski

Graeme Kemlo — Fri, 27 Jun 2025 00:11:22 +0000

It’s the smallest state in the US but it packs a big punch. Rhode Island is a surprise package. It’s the Ocean State and the sailing capital of the world. Here, you pay tax on toilet paper but if you buy a boat, it’s tax free!
Newport, with its connection to the America’s Cup, is king for boaties.
But there’s much more to see and do.
Here’s the lowdown from Mark Brodeur, Rhode Island’s State Tourism Director on why you should visit Rhode Island.Read More