Do you love visiting antique stores because you relish the thrill of the hunt? Then you’ll feel right at home in Massachusetts, where it’s nearly impossible to avoid antique shops. Whether you’re near the city or in a coastal town, antiques are everywhere. You’ll never know what treasures or bargains you may find. As … Read more
Despite what you may have heard, the American mall is not dead. And not all shopping malls become abandoned malls. They are just evolving, as many properties are incorporating outdoor or mixed use space or completely converting into outdoor shopping centers. While the mall’s heyday as an American entertainment destination peaked in the 1980s, … Read more
New Englanders, like anyone else, love a good bargain. TJX Companies—the parent company of Marshalls, T.J. Maxx, HomeGoods, and other discount stores—makes its home in Massachusetts, after all. But if you’re looking to score on big-name and luxury brands, outlets are the place to go. And while Massachusetts doesn’t currently have a lot of … Read more
If you’re new to visiting the Boston area, the first rule you need to know is that New Englanders take their clam chowder as seriously as their sports teams. We probably gulp down gallons of it every year, even during the hot summer months, when the city’s annual Chowderfest takes place. Everyone also has … Read more
You might say that Boston has gone to the dogs. According to city data, the number of registered dogs in Boston jumped from 2,700 to over 7,000 in 2019, thanks in part to a growing number of pet-friendly restaurants, stores, and parks. Not to mention Boston is home to a lot of employers that allow … Read more
An Interactive Experience that Brings History to Life On the night of December 16, 1773, a group of Boston colonists boarded three British ships and threw 342 chests of tea overboard in protest of oppressive taxation. This event is now known as the Boston Tea Party, and it helped spark the American Revolution. The Boston … Read more
There are few places in the United States with as much history and intrigue as Salem, Massachusetts. The city is best known for the witch trials of 1692, when 19 people were executed for allegedly practicing witchcraft. Today, Salem is a popular tourist destination, especially in October around Halloween. If you are looking for accommodation … Read more
If you’re looking for a tasty, nutritious meal to fill you up without expanding your waistline, it’s hard to beat pho (pronounced “fuh”.) Although this bone broth-based Vietnamese noodle soup has existed for over a century, it’s still relatively new to the Boston food scene. We can thank the Vietnamese who immigrated here after the … Read more
If you’re flying into Boston Logan International Airport, you may be wondering about your ground transportation options. Lyft and Uber are both popular ride-sharing/transportation network companies (TNCs) that offer pick-up and drop-off services at the airport. Here’s what you need to know about using Uber and Lyft as a car service from Boston airport. About … Read more
There’s a misconception that Thai food is practically the same as Chinese food. Although you’ll find plenty of stir fried noodle, meat, and veggie combo dishes in both types of restaurants, that’s where the similarities end. Thai food is noted for its sharp contrasts in flavor; spicy chilis typically share the spotlight in a dish … Read more
