Jenice Murray
Cultural Explorer & Foliage Enthusiast
San Diego · New England
The Personal Perspective Behind Every Story
New England captured my heart the first time I saw a Vermont hillside in peak foliage. Scott had been telling me about it for years — he grew up on the East Coast — but nothing prepares you for that first drive through a tunnel of crimson and gold. It's not just pretty. It's overwhelming in the best possible way.
What keeps me coming back isn't just the scenery. It's the lobster rolls eaten on a dock in Portland, the ghost stories in Salem, the quiet charm of a covered bridge in New Hampshire. New England is layered — every town has a story, every season has a personality, and the food is honest and unforgettable.
I'm the one who insists we stop at every farm stand, linger at every lighthouse, and try every clam chowder from Boston to Bar Harbor. When Scott is calculating drive times between destinations, I'm finding the waterfront restaurant where we'll have the meal we talk about for months.
Scott brings the planning and the history. I bring the moments. Scott has the route mapped before we leave. I find the experiences that make us glad we went. Between the two of us, you get New England from every angle.
Why You Can Trust Jenice's Perspective
- Fall foliage enthusiast with experience timing peak color across all six New England states
- Seafood explorer who has tried lobster rolls, clam chowder, and oyster bars from Maine to Rhode Island
- History lover with a passion for colonial villages, Revolutionary War sites, and maritime heritage
- Personal experience with coastal New England — lighthouses, whale watching, and harbor towns
- Brings the seasonal perspective — fall foliage, winter skiing, summer beaches, spring blooms
- Focused on the personal side of travel — the meals, the moments, and the memories that matter
- Frequent traveler with 40+ countries of experience alongside Scott
What Jenice Covers
Peak foliage timing, scenic drives, covered bridge routes, and the seasonal magic that makes New England iconic.
Lobster shacks, clam chowder, oyster bars, and the coastal food traditions that define New England dining.
Colonial villages, Revolutionary War sites, maritime heritage, and the stories that shaped America.
Lighthouse tours, whale watching, harbor walks, and the New England coastline from Maine to Rhode Island.