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Top 10 things to do in Montréal
Montreal, the largest city in Quebec province of Canada is located only 325 miles away from Boston. I have been fortunate to visit the city on multiple occasions and have friends living locally show me around. It usually takes around 7 hours from Boston considering the breaks and border passage time. Surprisingly, the city was as much fun during November as it was during the summer months. One thing that impressed me the most was how Montreal has managed to retain it’s ancient charm despite all the modernization. Always brimming with energy and spirit, here is a list of top 10 things to do in Montreal! 1. Basilique Notre-Dame de…
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7 Day Epic California Road Trip
California, also known as the Golden State, is the most visited state in America. Home to beautiful beaches, bustling cities and 9 national parks, it has so much to offer for every kind of traveler. So when we had the chance to spend a whole week vacationing in July last year, choosing California was a no-brainer. Add to it the excitement of a scenic road trip, visit to a majestic national park, and exploring the kick-ass city of San Francisco, you have the makings of an ultimate itinerary! We had booked a round trip from Boston to San Francisco and reached the city around 8 in the evening thanks to…
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Day Trips from Boston
Boston is a lovely city encompassing so much history and culture. Having lived close to Boston for the past few years, I have had the opportunity of exploring not only the city but surrounding places of interest at my own pace! I am very fond of day trips and don’t mind driving an hour or two if I can get to see someplace new and enrich my travel experience. If you are traveling to Boston or living around, here is the list of my favorite day trips from the city.. Cape Ann – Rockport MA Rockport in Cape Ann is hands down one of my favorite town in New England.…
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The Ultimate Itinerary – Short Trip to Paris
Known as the City of Light, Paris is one city which has been widely written about. We have all romanticized Paris at some or other level partly due to the way it is portrayed in movies and books. However, when I visited Paris, it was nothing like I had imagined. It was’t the charming city of love I envisioned but a big bad-ass city just like London, NYC, Bangkok or Singapore. It was overwhelming to the senses, a delight on it’s own. First things first. Buy the The Paris Transport travel card for unlimited travel on the bus, metro, tramway and RER networks. For the most part, we used the trains for…
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4 Days in San Juan, Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico was always one of my dream destinations in the United States (Others in the list include Hawaii & Alaska). I was enamored by what I had seen in music videos and documentaries. So when we had a week off during the holidays in December, we booked our trip to Puerto Rico. While the flight tickets from the continental US could get really expensive during winters, we traveled on Christmas eve to save some money and returned before the New Year’s eve. We were a group of 6 people and booked an AirBnB in San Juan which fit our budget. While Puerto Rico is a territory of the United…
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One Stop Guide To New York City
I feel great pleasure in finally writing about my favorite city ever. Having visited New York City more times than I can remember, I have never seen such a culturally diverse crowd anywhere in the world. The spirits of this city never seem to dim. The chaos is not bothersome, in fact it does it’s magic and sways you along making you fall in love with the city even more. I could spend a day or a week or a month or even more exploring the concrete jungle and yet be asking for more. That’s the beauty of it. There is always someplace new to visit, you just cannot get…
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3 days in Quebec City
Only 397 miles from Boston, Québec city is the capital of the Canadian province of Québec. The city is known for its rich history, cobblestone streets, European architecture and fortifications. We drove there from Boston during a May long weekend. It took us 8 hours including the breaks and the time spent on border crossing. After checking into our hotel around midnight, we decided to fulfill our Poutine cravings and found this hole in the wall restaurant at walking distance. We weren’t disappointed and happily went to bed excited about exploring Quebec city the morning after. Fairmont Le Château Frontenac We started our day with a visit to Château Frontenac. An…
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3 blissful days in Switzerland
Switzerland, one of the most beautiful countries in the world, cannot be fully appreciated in just 3 days – you would barely scratch the surface. However, if you are on a budget and time constraint, and cannot imagine completing your itinerary without witnessing the beauty of this magnificent region, look no further. Here is how you can experience the majestic towns and villages, heavenly mountains and lakes just within 3 days. This was a special vacation as I was joined by my mother and sister. But it also meant that I had to be careful with my itinerary, making sure my Mom was comfortable with the exertion and high altitudes.…
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All-Inclusive Adventure in Riviera Maya, Mexico
Hola Amigos!! My excitement knows no bounds as I write out this blog – Mexico was by far my favorite get-away! Working as expats in United States, my (now) husband and I used up all our vacation leaves for a month long wedding celebration back home. That didn’t deter me from finding our perfect honeymoon destination though. We wanted to go somewhere we hadn’t been before. It had to be close enough considering we only had 4-5 days and couldn’t spend much time on the journey back and forth. Back in 2018, Southwest airlines started flying to the Caribbean and offered $200 off their vacation packages. And that was that.…
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Best Places to Visit in Miami
Miami is the winter escape of choice for a lot of Northerners in the US, and for good reason. Beautiful white sand beaches aside, it is also a prime destination for culture, parties, water sports and eclectic cuisine. With a beautiful skyline, and a short drive away from numerous other locations, Miami is one of the most popular travel destinations in United States. Having visited the city thrice, here is a curated list of places you can visit to experience this gorgeous city in all its glory. South Beach and Ocean Drive On the top of our list is a trendy Ocean Drive overlooking the fabulous South Beach. Head to…
