Tag: things to do
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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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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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This Los Angeles food hall is a must visit
You’re walking around with your group in Downtown L.A. You’re all hungry, but you don’t know what to eat. You can’t agree on a single restaurant. Well, maybe you shouldn’t commit to just one. Just head over to Grand Central Market to satisfy everyone. On my Uber ride into the city, the driver recommended that…
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Check out the Boston Seaport district
If you are going to stay at the Omni Hotel Boston at the Seaport, chances are that you will want to visit the Seaport. If that wasn’t your plan before, you should make it so. Staying at this hotel places you walking distance from an array of shops, restaurants, attractions. Here are few that I…
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The magic of New York
Based on my flight receipts, there is one place that I have been more than any other: New York City. My fascination with the place started with the idea that it was the fashion capital of the world. Now, that I’m maturing as someone who enjoys traveling, I see it as place of infinite experiences.…
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In defense of visiting chains while traveling
I can be a bit of a snob while traveling. I only want to visit local restaurants, without franchises. I want to eat local and really experience the area and its scene. While I was in Chicago, I did my best to try new local restaurants. In return, I was met with watery lattes, bland…
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Here’s what to know before you visit The Met: A guide for first-timers
I recently visited The Metropolitan Museum of Art, affectionately called The Met. This was my first time visiting this world-renown museum. In addition to a head full of art and wonder, I came away with some tips I will use for the next time I visit. I think they’ll be helpful to you, too. Here…
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I’m glad I visited the Superfine exhibit at The Met
I went to New York for one reason only. I wanted to visit The Met to see the Superfine: Tailoring Black Style exhibit. I had been planning for this moment as soon as I learned the theme for the Met Gala. I set about searching my calendar for an opening just to see it for…
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12 Matcha: Overhyped or just right?
Hey in full transparency, I learned about 12 Matcha via a GOOP TikTok post. I was intrigued as I was planning my trip to New York. But come on, it’s Goop. Is this not just going to be some super expensive, super pretentious, waste of time? I didn’t know, but I was willing to find…
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