Eating Through Boston’s Historic Towns

Last updated on December 18th, 2022 at 07:43 pmBoston is one of the greatest cities in the United States. It’s famous for being the birthplace of the American Revolution, and a beacon in the world of higher education with the nation’s oldest university in Harvard and other world class universities like MIT in Cambridge. It’s…

Return to Amsterdam, the Prettiest City We’ve Lived In

Last updated on August 2nd, 2023 at 08:40 am  We just returned from a 12 day trip across the Atlantic to Belgium and the Netherlands, revisiting Amsterdam for the first time since we lived there 3 years ago. It was a fantastic trip and we already miss being in Europe. Strolling around Amsterdam reminded us…

New Hampshire and Maine Coast: Tips for Visiting

A highlight of living in Boston, or visiting the area, are fantastic day trips to destinations along the New Hampshire and Maine coast. As we live near downtown Boston and parking spaces are limited in our area of Allston, we choose not to own a car. We rely on public transport and when we need it, we rent cars from Zipcar either by the hour or by the day. These are some of our favorite Main and New Hampshire day trips from Boston!

Tips for Visiting Bordeaux in Summer

Last updated on February 1st, 2024 at 04:36 pmBordeaux blends beautiful architecture with a relaxed French ambiance. A fantastic culinary scene is on offer on the restaurant terraces lining sublime squares dating back centuries. The UNESCO World Heritage town of Saint Emilion, just 21 miles (35 km) from Bordeaux is a world class wine producing…

a grand water fountain in Bordeaux, France

What You Need to Know When Shipping Internationally

Last updated on January 2nd, 2023 at 02:09 pmMoving your stuff anywhere is annoying! Stress ensues regardless of distance. We have made several international moves and used different methods each time. Our most recent move from Dublin to Boston involved using professional movers with international shipping. Bell received some moving expenses by her new job…