I’ve had mixed success when using Instagram as inspiration for travel. Sometimes it leads to unbelievable, mind-blowing views. Other times, it presents a contrived look at an experience that doesn’t represent reality. Because of this, I wasn’t sure what to expect at the New Hampshire Ice Castles. The photographs were certainly beautiful…but would they live […]
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I made a pact this year to embrace the cold. I’ve never outright disliked winter, but it’s far too easy to stay cozy inside unless you put in a special effort. Turns out, some places are even more beautiful in the snow. Franconia Notch State Park, in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, is one
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I assumed Acadia National Park hiking would be a nightmare. We were visiting on a warm summer weekend and many of the trails are short and flat with gorgeous views. That’s a recipe for crowds and congestion. Sure enough, we parked our rental car at Jordan Pond’s overflow parking lot at 11am on a Saturday
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As a self-described “museum hater”, it’s rare I find somewhere I like as much as the Boston Tea Party Museum. I’ve never been much of a visual person, so I’d rather read a book to learn something than look at old artifacts or displays, meaning most museums don’t offer much to my interests. But I
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.
