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9 things I both love AND hate about living in the USA

October 20, 2017 //  by Mae-Gene//  19 Comments

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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Category: General USA, Moving Overseas, USATag: Boston, expat, living overseas, Massachusetts, New England, USA

A guide to driving on the “opposite” side of the road

January 31, 2017 //  by Mae-Gene//  Leave a Comment

Driving on the opposite side of the road was not something I had worried about before moving to the US. For many of us, driving is something that we just do. Like riding a bike, it’s something that we do on “autopilot”. Many of us do it every day without even thinking. When I first started …

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Category: Driving Overseas, Tips & ToolsTag: Driving, Driving on the opposite side of the road, Guide, How to, North America, Road trips, tips, USA

Top 5 must have experiences in the Everglades

January 26, 2017 //  by Mae-Gene//  Leave a Comment

Visiting the Everglades has been a dream of mine ever since I started watching CSI: Miami. While the popular TV show only appeared to feature parts of the Everglades, the Everglades is truly a magical place to visit. Today I’ll be sharing my top 5 must have experiences in the Everglades: 1. Take a ranger-led tour …

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Category: Florida, Travel Guides, USATag: Everglades, Everglades National Park, florida, miami, travel guide, USA

Best Instagram spots in Miami

January 18, 2017 //  by Mae-Gene//  3 Comments

Miami is such a popular winter getaway, it’s hard to figure out what not to love when visiting. From blue skies, beautiful beaches and amazing food (not to mention endless photography opportunities!) there is something for everyone in this southern US city. For all our readers who love taking photos and are on the lookout …

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Category: Florida, USATag: florida, Guide, Instagram, miami, photography, Travel, USA

Best farms and restaurants to visit in Granby, CT

October 19, 2016 //  by Mae-Gene//  Leave a Comment

The state of Connecticut is often overlooked in New England as a holiday destination. As our AirBnB host stated upon our arrival, this place is a “hidden gem” that only the locals know about. As someone who loves food and eating (sometimes a little too much), Granby CT is heaven. Eating options here are endless – there …

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Category: Connecticut, USATag: Budget guide, Connecticut, CT, farm to table, farms, Must dos, New England, new england guide, restaurants, tips, travel guide, USA, USA guide

Off the beaten path: Granby, CT

October 13, 2016 //  by Mae-Gene//  Leave a Comment

Like a selfish child, I want to keep this little place a secret to myself – Granby, Connecticut is better known to locals as a hidden gem. This cute New English town is famous for family owned farms, farm to table eateries and beautiful quiet walks in the woods. Here’s why you need to vacation in Granby, before …

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Category: Connecticut, USATag: Connecticut, Granby, New England, USA

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