10 Short Day Trips from Boston on Every Budget (from a Former Local)

Looking for short day trips from Boston? You’re in the right place. Boston is the London of America: it’s politically important and culturally significant with an academic vibe that borders on artsy. Whether you’re moving to the area, or have an extra day in the city, everything in New England…

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Is Taylor Swift Home? 3 Things To Do in Watch Hill RI

Looking for things to do in Watch Hill RI? This idyllic ocean-front village is only about a two hour drive from Boston and a three hour drive from New York City (depending on traffic), making it the ideal place for a summer getaway. See also: Say Cheese: The Best Photo Spots…

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Say Cheese: The Best Photo Spots in Newport, Rhode Island

The entire town of Newport, Rhode Island looks like it walked straight of out a storybook. The water is so crisply blue I briefly wondered if it had been dyed. The sun, warm and bright, felt heavenly, not hellish. The famous Newport Mansions dotting the coast were the perfect final…

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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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2017 in Review: My Best and Worst Travel Moments

2017 in review. Wow. 2017 was a big year for me! I quit a job a hated. I quit a job I actually liked, but took too much time away from my writing. I started eating better. I stopped eating better. I went on a lot of trips. In 2016,…

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