Mexico City is 573 square miles, with an overwhelming amount of “things to do.” If this is your first time in CDMX, include at least one of each category below in your itinerary: Food/Beverages Consider street food for at least a couple meals. Tacos, tamales and tortas are the “big three.” Street vendors are located […]
Category Archives: Travel Tips
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Apr
Apr
Below are tips, advice and fun facts from a local Bostonian. Most people don’t have an accent. Unless a person grew up (and stayed) in towns like Lynn or Revere, or deep in South Boston/Dorchester, r’s will be pronounced. It’s a college city. There are 35 colleges and universities in Boston so students make up a […]
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Mar
Mar
Capitol Reef doesn’t get the credit that most of the other national parks do. Below are the six best reasons to add the park to your itinerary: It’s a perfect stopping point between Bryce Canyon and Moab (Arches and Canyonlands National Parks). It would be a 5+ hour drive if you go straight there so […]
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Feb
Feb
WINTER ACTIVITIES Ski or Board at one of the 14 ski resorts surrounding Lake Tahoe, with elite options like Squaw Valley, Alpine Meadows, Diamond Peak, Northstar and Homewood on the North side of the lake. Other mountain activities include snowshoeing, cross country skiing, tubing or Ice skating at Squaw rink for those interested. Apres Ski! […]
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Feb
Feb
Everything you need to know before planning a ski weekend at Hunter Mountain. Are we there yet? Public transportation isn’t a convenient option and most shuttles or buses from NYC aren’t operating in 2021. Therefore, driving is the best option! The drive from NYC should take 2-2.5 hours without traffic. It is mostly by highway, […]
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Feb
Feb
Fun facts and tips about road tripping through Nevada, Utah and Arizona, focusing on national parks and natural attractions. The “Mighty Five” are the five national parks in Utah: Zion, Bryce, Capitol Reef, Arches and Canyonlands. An entrance fee or annual pass is required to enter the parks, though most cars can get in for […]
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Jan
Jan
Annual National Park pass – If your sights are set on the seeing all five Utah parks, the America the Beautiful Pass should be the first item! It’s worth the money if you’ll be visiting more than two parks over the course of one year. You can buy it online from different retailers, but REI […]
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Dec
Dec
If it IS your first time in Newport, check out this itinerary! BUT if you’ve hit all the famous landmarks, here are some equally impressive (if not more unique) alternatives: Colonial Tree Walk over Cliff Walk If you’ve already enjoyed the Cliff Walk, the Colonial Tree Walk should be next in line. Instead of a water […]
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Aug
Aug
Fun facts and interesting tidbits I learned from traveling to Amman, Wadi Rum, the Dead Sea, Petra and Madaba The streets of downtown Amman are lively with vendors, music and food. They spill onto the sidewalks and streets during the day and at night. In some stores, the price of an item will be written […]
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Aug
Aug
Essential items to pack and what to wear in Jordan I traveled to Jordan in October 2019, during the beginning of “winter.” It was in the 80s-90s during the day and 60s at night. My trip was organized through a tour with Intrepid. These are the items that were an absolute must! Pack these items: […]