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Postcard from a local weekend in Boston

I first fell in love with Boston when the autumn was a million shades of red and gold: my obsession with the Northeastern city deepened in the deep, clear blue of late winter-bordering-on-spring.   When I visited Boston in October, it...
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Postcard from Queens

One of my 2013 resolutions was to get out of New York City at least once a month. But between a whirlwind trip to Miami, the Bahamas and California for the second half of December and moving into a new Manhattan apartment on January 1, I simply...
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The highlights of Croatia

Now that summer is right around the corner--I went without a jacket for the first time in New York City yesterday!--I can't help but think about my favorite summer destinations. I've been noticing Croatia popping up on a lot more of my friends'...
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Postcard from Ground Zero

The September 11 Memorial site has been on my list of "things to do" for the entire time I've lived here. However, it's one of those sites that you have to be in the right kind of mood for: those bright, sunny, happy late summer afternoons and crisp,...
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The value of the CityPASS in New York City

There's a lot to do in New York City--and the costs of each attraction and museum can add up quickly, especially when you're already paying a premium on accommodation, food and shopping. That's where New York CityPASS ticket booklets come in handy:...
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