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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

Fenway Park in Boston, The Charm of America’s Oldest Baseball Stadium

Last updated on December 5th, 2024 at 04:15 pmWhen I was a kid, my father took us on road trips across the east coast of the United States that featured many baseball stadium stops. And in 1993, as a 14 year old avid sports fan, life didn’t get more exciting than popping up in new ballparks…

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…