North Conway, New Hampshire is only about 2 1/2 hours away from Boston. It’s the perfect weekend destination for me: some of the best hiking, rock climbing, and skiing in all of New England. It’s a doable day trip for … Continue reading Budget Travel in North Conway, New Hampshire
After a few days of rock climbing in Val-David, I spent one cloudy day in Montreal before returning home. It was not my first trip to Montreal, so this time I skipped Mount Royal and Notre-Dame Basilica, which I had … Continue reading One Day in Montreal, Quebec
I visited Bern in May 2014. I actually spent two days in Bern, Switzerland’s capital city, but I found out when I arrived that the first day of my visit was on a bank holiday and everything was closed. I … Continue reading One Day in Bern, Switzerland
I flew into Switzerland and spent one jetlaggy day in Geneva before catching the train to Adelboden. I stowed my luggage in a locker at the airport for a couple francs, then hopped on the bus and tried to find … Continue reading One Day in Geneva, Switzerland
Grand Teton is one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever visited. This place has everything: hiking, rock climbing, camping, canoeing, wildlife, history, photography… Grand Teton should be on every outdoor enthusiast’s bucket list. However, as one of the most … Continue reading Budget Travel in Grand Teton National Park
1.) Stay in a hostel I have stayed in countless hostels over the years, alone, with a partner, and with groups of friends. Hostels provide so much: you can meet new people, get the best recommendations, use the kitchen to … Continue reading 12 Tips for Traveling Solo in San Juan, Puerto Rico
It was my first year working in public schools and April vacation couldn’t come fast enough. Boston was deep into winter with no end in sight. I needed to get away, and I especially needed to see the sun, but … Continue reading Budget Travel in Miami, Florida
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San Juan is not known as a cheap Caribbean destination, but it can be totally affordable if you are smart about where you choose to spend your money. I spent seven days in Puerto Rico during my school vacation week … Continue reading Budget Travel in San Juan, Puerto Rico
Boston and Beyond 