I can’t believe I’ve lived in Boston for over a year. Even crazier is the fact that I’ve been here for so long and up until a week ago, had never been to Cape Cod. Despite the freezing cold temperatures in Boston, I decided it was time to visit (yep, visiting Cape Cod in winter!) …
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9 things I both love AND hate about living in the USA
Today’s post was inspired by my recent trip to visit family in Australia. It’s crazy to think I’ve lived in Boston for a year. One year ago when I left Melbourne, Australia I never thought I would be referring to Boston as “home.” I still remember finding my first few months in Boston painful, and …
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Surviving winter: a guide for first timers
I love winter. From mulled wine to crisp, foggy mornings, there is something seriously magical about this time of year. Having grown up in Australia, I’ve always chased what I couldn’t have at home – a white Christmas. This dream has led me to the Scottish Highlands, New York and even Finnish Lapland, all in …
Tips for visiting Freeport, Maine
Having moved to Boston just a month ago, we’ve been slowly exploring our new home city and the surrounding areas. Maine, a short drive from Boston, or a 2.5 HR train trip on the Amtrak, is definitely a state that we want to see more of. A couple of weeks ago, we did a weekend …
An afternoon in Boston
I love to travel leisurely. There’s nothing better than spending a warm sunny afternoon exploring a city by foot, and not rushing from one tourist spot to the next. Since we’re now based in Boston, I’ve been able to explore this New England city at a leisurely pace, and have put together an afternoon walking guide – …