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Rockport, Massachusetts: Great Day Trip from Boston

Last updated on July 16th, 2024 at 04:42 pmMassachusetts is undeniably beautiful in summer. Destinations like Cape Cod and Martha’s Vineyard are particularly famous because that’s where many of the wealthy and powerful vacation. But summer traffic and accommodation prices in those areas can be heavy and steep respectively. If you want to get better…

How to Enjoy Washington, DC for Free!

Last updated on June 23rd, 2021 at 10:41 pm We currently live in the Washington, DC area, and have come to know the US capital well. The famed Smithsonian includes 21 different museums and galleries, and along with the National Zoological Park, comprises the largest collection of free museums in the world. Many of the…

Is Bucharest, Romania Worth Visiting?

Last updated on February 9th, 2024 at 12:10 amSince the end of the Cold War, Eastern Europe has opened its doors to growing numbers of tourists. While Bucharest is not nearly as beautiful as Prague, it rivals its nightlife and culinary scene. Is Bucharest, Romania worth visiting? It’s part of the European Union, so many…

Advice on Visiting Beijing for 72 Hours

Last updated on April 16th, 2021 at 06:22 amIn February, 2016, we made our first trip to China via the little known free 72 hour Chinese transit visa on our way to Australia. We bought two roundtrip tickets, one from Boston to Beijing on American Airlines for just $600, and two additional roundtrip tickets from Beijing…