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36 Hours in Zurich
Zurich is sophisticated, clean and beautiful. And it is a place you need to add to your travel list for this year! With mountains in the background, the lake in front of you and world-class shops on all sides, it is a metropolitan must! Friday Evening Whether you are arriving by plane, train, ferry or…
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Summer in Cambridge
New England is gorgeous in the summertime. And Cambridge in particular is a gorgeous place this time of year. Unlike many cities, Cambridge is quieter in the summer than other times of the year due to the amount of colleges in the area. So enjoy all the sights without the hassle of throngs of students…
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A Cape Cod Getaway
There are many reasons why I love living in Boston and one of them is the proximity to so many lovely weekend getaway locales. Whether you go north or south there are so many wonderful places to visit during the summer months. Provincetown is especially convenient because you can just hop on the ferry and…
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Lake Hopping in Switzerland: Lucerne & Maggiore
The Alps is filled with gorgeous ocean-like lakes and many have become posh summertime hotspots. Interlaken, Zurich, Lugano; you’ve heard of these. However, there are so many more that you haven’t. And that’s exactly why you need to check out these 2 hidden gems (hidden to Americans at least): Lake Lucerne and Lake Maggiore. View…
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A City Escape to Basel
With watches, art and a lovely river, Basel deserves to be your next long weekend city escape. Basel feels straight out of a Bond film. The high-end shops, gourmet eateries, and the sophisticated Grand Hotel Trois Rois will leave you with an aristocratic air. Read this city guide to Basel to find out why! Where…
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3 Must Try Menus in Boston this Month
Summer is for eating and with the solstice right around the corner; it is time to start seizing the day by seizing all the new menus available in town! From brunch, to late night, to patio dining, Boston has it all! The Patio You Need in Your Life Frenchie is the newest kid on the…
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An Afternoon in Alsace
Known for Rieslings, rolling hills, and its medieval walls, Riquewihr is the gem of Alsace. Here’s how to make the most of an afternoon in this charming village. Wineries Riesling is what this region is all about, so you need to stop at a vineyard or two if you are passing through. We chose to visit…
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Explore French Food and German Houses in Strasbourg
The Alsace region has gone back and forth between French and German control for centuries. This dichotomy is clearly visible in the architecture and the culture of this international city. Home to the European Parliament, one of the most amazing Gothic cathedrals in the world and plenty of Riesling, Strasbourg is a stylish Alsatian getaway.…
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Why you Should Spend a Day at the Nürburgring
A mandatory stop on our European road trip was the Nürburgring. So after our castle-hopping excursion to Wurzburg, we headed north to the “Green Hell”. What is the Nürburgring? The Nürburgring is one of the most famous racetracks in the world. With 12.9 miles of track and 73 total turns, the Nordschleife course at the Nürburgring is one…
