Rhode Island Day Trips: Which Newport Mansion Should I Visit?

Thinking of taking some Rhode Island Day Trips? The ornate, historic mansions that dot the Ocean State’s coast are a great place to start. But which Newport Mansion should you visit? See also: 10 Short Day Trips from Boston on Every Budget (from a Former Local) Is Taylor Swift Home?…

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The Best Things about Mount Holyoke: 25 Reasons To Apply

The best things about Mount Holyoke? Here’s a comprehensive list: everything. Just kidding! Only not really. When I applied to Mount Holyoke in the fall of 2010, I had no idea what I was getting myself into. To quote Audrey Hepburn in Roman Holiday, “I shall cherish my visit here…

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Memphis Attractions: 2 Days in Memphis on any Budget

Want to spend 2 days in Memphis? Whether you’re planning a stop in Memphis during a road trip through the American South, or hoping to take an entire weekend trip to Memphis, I’ve got you covered. Memphis was the place I took my very first solo trip, so it holds…

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All Hail the King: Why Touring Graceland Made Me So Sad

I was so excited about touring Graceland. In fact, it’s one of the reasons to visit Memphis that really drew me in. My friend had given me a Buddy Pass on Southwest Airlines to visit her in Florida, but since she had a bundle of them that was expiring, I ended up…

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Top 10 Budget-Friendly Things To Do in Western Mass

Looking for things to do in Western Mass? I spent four years in the Pioneer Valley as an undergraduate at Mount Holyoke College and consider the area to be my second home. I became an adult in Massachusetts and sneak back every chance I get, as half of my heart…

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