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New England Aquarium, Boston, Massachusetts
The New England Aquarium sits at Central Wharf, directly next to the Boston Marriot Long Wharf Hotel and quite near Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market. It’s easy to get to via the blue line (exit Aquarium) or Commuter Boat into Long Wharf. The aquarium opened 40 years ago and I’ve seen some say that it […]
Roisin Dubh (The Black Rose), Boston, Massachusetts
It was our first time in Boston, we “discovered” Roisin Dubh (Gaelic for Black Rose) just a block from Faneuil Hall and fell in love with it! Of course it’s an Irish Pub, which didn’t hurt, but we were always welcomed, the food was consistently good (I recommend the Irish Stew and the fish & […]
The Boston Freedom Trail, Boston, Massachusetts
It is impossible to share the full experience of the Freedom Trail. I hope to provide an inspiring overview for you and urge you to see it for yourself, at least once. It is truly one of the greatest places in our country to grasp an understanding of our forefathers and their passion for our […]
Boston’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade, South Boston, Massachusetts, USA
As far as St. Patrick’s Day parades go, Boston has one of the largest. Probably because so many Irish settled here. As I drive along the South Shore I can see why- the country is very similar to Ireland. Areas in Cohasset are very much like the Burren! Since we are in the Boston area […]
A Change of Venue: Off to Boston
Being as I love adventure (of the travel kind) and I’m not one to pass up an opportunity when my husband began commuting to Boston every week I looked into a way for the girls and I to join him. First, it was hard on all of us for him to fly out on Sunday […]