Category: travel
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Just a few things you should bring when you visit Boston (in my opinion)
If you are gearing up for a trip to Boston, you are no doubt creating a packing list. I am going to create one for you, perhaps of some things you might not have put on your list otherwise. So, you’re welcome. Cash Surprisingly, in this day and age, I am going to advise that…
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A quick visit to Charles Street
My next stop on my walking tour through Boston was Charles Street. It is a beautiful walkable area in the Beacon Hill neighborhood. I was heading that way to check out Credo Beauty, but I decided to keep strolling to see what I’d find. Here are just two of the standouts that caught my attention.…
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Wandering the Faneuil Hall marketplace should be added to your Boston itinerary
It was my day to experience Boston on my own terms, without overscheduling myself. It was time for me to finally experience one of the cities landmarks. The Fanueil Hall Marketplace is the oldest continuously running marketplace in the U.S. It dates back to before the signing of the Declaration of Independence. And today, it…
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Round two at the Langham Hotel in Boston
Three years ago was my first visit to the Langham Hotel in Boston. I was returning to see what it would be like all these years later. And mostly to reset expectations after a disappointing visit to the property in New York. This time around, I booked with American Express, giving me dining credit, guaranteed…
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So, prunes?
While traveling in Morocco, we wandered into a restaurant for dinner. With all the French I could muster, I deciphered the menu. The lamb with prunes caught my eye as an American who in no way would think to eat that dried fruit with anything, let alone a gamey meat. But given my experience with…
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An addition to my hotel wish list
As I reviewed my list of hotels I want to visit, I noticed something. When I’m thinking about where I want to travel, I typically think of the U.S. and Europe. Add to that, I don’t think I have come up with a hotel that is a must-see for me based in Africa. Today, I’ll…
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Where I want to go
As much as I like to write about travel, I’m realizing now that I don’t travel all that much. It seems like I hit up variations of the same city. (New York, I am still trying to learn you.) But if my finances were to change, I have a growing list of places I want…
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Try this food haven on your next L.A. trip
The Uber driver told me that there was one place that I should definitely go to try food in Los Angeles: The Farmer’s Market. He did warn me that it isn’t a real farmer’s market. It is however a collection of stalls of individual vendors. It’s a great place to go if you want to…
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So, this is not a review of the J.W. Marriott L.A. Live, per se
I walked up to the door at the J.W. Marriott L.A. Live and the evidence of renovations happening was apparent. Perhaps too apparent. The jackhammer going just feet from the front desk made my exchange with the receptionist look like a silent film. I resolved to drop my bag off and just return to check…
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You already have a vacation home
I had some vacation time to use up. It was set to expire. Even though I had no trips planned, it was a use-it-or-lose-it situation. I chose to use it. I submitted the time, set my out-of-office message, and headed off. A few relaxing afternoons without rushing about between appointments. The freedom to linger in…
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