Nestled just two miles from downtown Boston and close to Cambridge lies Somerville, a quirky part of town gaining gastronomic respect. As hipsters move into the area, they’re bringing café culture and with it, independent coffeehouses, organic restaurants, and craft cocktails. Opening daily at 7:00, Union Square Donuts takes Boston’s doughnut-loving stereotype to the next level. […]
Seneca Lake will always have a special place in my heart, since it’s where my husband and I got engaged. Despite this connection, I hadn’t been back since then. As always, life gets busy and half-hearted excuses interrupt good intentions to return. With such a long hiatus between visits and such an exceptional set of
Lately, it seems I’ve gotten a lot of messages from readers who disagree with my opinions. I actually love these emails (who am I kidding? I love all emails!) because debating about travel is one of the things I enjoy most. More often than not, these passionate messages are from locals who love their home
Although Washington DC is a great American travel destination, it can be overwhelming to plan a visit. The city has more than fifty museums, monuments galore, over a dozen distinct districts, and hundreds of restaurants to choose from. Even if you don’t plan in advance, you’ll find plenty to do, but these simple tips will
I am the type of person who doesn’t notice anything around me unless I know what I’m looking for. I waltz right by interesting finds every day and have no idea what I’m missing. Even when I’m in far-flung places, I’m sure a lot of things slip past me. In an effort to get myself
I originally purchased my Amazon Kindle solely for travel: as much as I love the feel of physical books, it just isn’t practical to carry several books in my suitcase. I figured I’d “make do” with the Kindle while traveling to save valuable space and weight in my carry on. These days, I have my entire book collection with
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The only reason I went to Frigiliana was because I was curious. One of the pueblos blancos of Andalucia, this small white village was supposedly a must-see. I was positive this was true — after all, the entire country of Spain is enticing. Besides, I saw it listed online and in guidebooks. With only 10 days to
Thirty miles from Barcelona sits a whole different world. Montserrat is a mountain-top monastery situated against very unusual rock formations (the name Montserrat actually means “jagged (serrated) mountain” in Catalan). Though there’s plenty to do in the city itself, this easy day trip is one of the best things to do in Barcelona. There are
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Just about every traveler who passes through Rome visits the Colosseum. Inside the world’s largest amphitheater, can you imagine being there with 50,000-80,000 other spectators, all watching gladiatorial contests? Standing in the midst of ancient Roman ruins, it’s possible to appreciate the city’s long history and how its earlier culture has shaped Rome into what it is
If you’re planning a trip to Washington, you probably already know about the most popular things to do in Seattle. The city has a lot of worthy attractions, ranging from museums to gold rush history to the spectacular Space Needle. While you shouldn’t skip these on your vacation, what if you want to get more
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