One of the built-in frustrations of traveling is deciding how to use odd bits of time. Let’s say you have an afternoon flight on the day you’re scheduled to fly home. You’ll probably want to allow plenty of time to get to the airport, especially if you aren’t familiar with local traffic patterns in the
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Imagine a new life in an old place: near Boston
What’s the point of travel if not to imagine another life or make a few memories? If the strongest links to memory are taste and smell, then there’s no better place to get to know a new locale than a bakery on a sleepy Sunday morning—my favorite day of the week for exploring. Beyond pastries
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What to Do On A Rainy Saturday in Boston: Part Two
On the second day of my Greater Boston tour, I awoke to a gentle rain. How surprising to learn that Boston’s gray skies, brilliant leaves and wet sidewalks are similar to autumn weather conditions back home in Indiana. This may sound obvious, but if you go in November, bring rain and winter gear—galoshes, gloves,
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5 Literary Days in Historic Boston: Part One
One of the best seasons to explore northeastern coastal cities of the United States is late autumn before temperatures drop from chilly to frigid. If you need a convenient excuse to travel, ask yourself, “Isn’t there a hobby or work interest that would benefit? A friend or relative I crave to see? A significant