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 […]
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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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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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Dec
Dec
Total Days: 3 Days | Accommodations: Hotel in Downtown Newport | Transportation: Car though Uber will work, and walking | Traveled: With friends | Type of Trip: Historic sites | Highlights: Cliff Walk, Mansions Tour, historic fireplace restaurants Newport is branded as a “summer town” which makes visiting during the off-season a special time! Fewer crowds, no waiting, cozy fire lit restaurants…below is the “winterized” […]
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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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Dec
Dec
Total Days: 3 Days | Accommodations: Hotel in Downtown Newport | Transportation: Car though Uber will work, walking and biking as well | Traveled: With friends | Type of Trip: Historic sites | Highlights: Harbor sail, Cliff Walk, bike ride to historic sites DAY 1 At a glimpse: Highlighting the views on or near the waterTravel Agenda: Upon arrival, pack a beach bag and drive […]
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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: […]
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Aug
Aug
Traveling to Amman, Wadi Rum, Petra, the Dead Sea, Madaba and Jerash with Intrepid Travel Jordan was bundled with my Egyptian trip so I flew directly from Cairo International Airport. It’s a proud country with some of the most unique scenery in the world. That being said, Jordan has economic problems, a huge population of […]
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May
May
Total days: 5 days | Accommodations: Strater Hotel in Durango, New Sheridan Hotel in Telluride, cabin at Dunton Hot Springs | Transportation: Rented a car | Traveled with: Friends | Type of Trip: Hiking and scenic western sites | Highlights: hiking, Telluride gondola, hot springs dip, drinks at the Dunton Saloon DAY 1 At a glimpse: Exploring downtown DurangoTravel agenda: […]