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What You Need to Know About Visiting Salem in October
*UPDATED October 2020* Salem, Massachusetts is a town shrouded in mystery and lore. If you went to school in America, you probably grew up learning about the Salem Witch Trials. But visiting the town as an adult is a unique and very eye-opening experience. I actually first visited Salem when I was in middle school. I remember feeling a bit spooked as I walked past witch shops and attended a trial reenactment. When I went back to Salem in October 2019 and 2020, I had very different experiences than when I visited as a kid. During my recent trips, I learned even more about the 1692 Witch Trials (way more…
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25 Free & Cheap Things to do in Boston
If you’ve been following along for a while, you will know I’m not a luxury traveler. Ha! Even typing the term “luxury traveler” made me laugh. On my most recent trip to Boston, I stayed in a hotel which made me feel pretty dang luxurious. After all, I normally stay in cheap Airbnbs. But this time I stayed at a hotel I found on hotels.com (I also had a free night that I needed to use). Just to keep things in perspective, the hotel was a micro, pod-type hotel. My room didn’t have a bathroom so I had to use the shared bathroom space down the hall. Talk about luxury.…
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Boston Weekend Guide: The Ultimate 48 Hour Itinerary
If you know me, you know I love weekend getaways. I need these breaks from my normal routine. And 48-hours is the perfect amount of time to explore and get the taste of a city. After moving to New York, I knew Boston had to be one of my first weekend trips. The history, culture, and food really attracted me to this city. Let’s be real, one of the major reasons I love traveling is the chance to try different foods. And Boston is full of incredible restaurants, bakeries, and bars. So if you are planning a trip to Bean Town, check out my Boston weekend guide. This is packed with…
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What You HAVE to Eat in Boston
Updated July 2019 If you are anything like me, you want to maximize your time on weekend trips. I recently went to Boston and I spent hours beforehand researching the best food in the city. I compiled a list of my TOP 12 eateries in this New England town to cut down on the research for you. Most of these are very affordable (traveling on a budget, guys!) and all of them are wicked delicious. Ready to find out what you have to eat in Boston? Let’s go! What to Eat in Boston Sorelle Sometimes the simplest things really are the best things. Like a perfectly made iced vanilla latte.…
