A woman wearing glasses, a sweater, and a patterned face mask sits on a stone ledge in the lush courtyard of the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, surrounded by plants and statues.
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Inside the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum: Art, Mystery, and the Infamous Heist

You came to Boston partly because of its rich history… but if you’re anything like me, also because of one of the most famous unsolved crimes in the world. In 1990, two men disguised as police officers slipped into the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum and pulled off the largest art heist in history—13 masterpieces vanished,…

Wide shot of the Paul Revere statue surrounded by trees and brick pathway in the North End.
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Boston Freedom Trail Self Guided Tour: How to Walk the Freedom Trail in Boston

There’s nothing quite like stepping onto a Boston Freedom Trail self guided tour and following the red brick line from Boston Common toward the Bunker Hill Monument. This 2.5-mile walk leads past 16 of Boston’s most important historic sites—from the Old South Meeting House, where colonists gathered to protest British taxes, to the Old North…

Close-up of the Think Tank BackLight Sprint camera backpack on a stone ledge with waterfalls in the background
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Is This the Best Hiking Camera Backpack? My Honest BackLight Sprint Review

Disclaimer: This post is sponsored by Think Tank Photo. As always, all opinions are my own, and I only share gear I personally use and genuinely love. I’ve tested a lot of camera bags on the trail—but this is the first one that truly nailed it. As a solo female traveler who also happens to…

A serene river flows between dramatic limestone karst cliffs covered in lush greenery.
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Hidden Gems in Mexico: 10 Magical Destinations Off the Beaten Path

No doubt, Mexico’s iconic destinations have their charm, but the soul of Mexico shines beyond its beaches and famous destinations. Have you visited Mexico multiple times and think you’ve covered all the touristy attractions? It’s time to discover the authentic charm of Mexico’s hidden gems, which will surely make you doubt whether you’ve even seen…

Woman in winter coat and beanie waving as she steps off a classic red train car in the Scottish Highlands.
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Travelling Europe by Train on a Budget: 10 Smart Ways to Save

There’s something wildly romantic about train travel in Europe—the freedom to hop on and off in storybook towns, the way the Alps rise up outside your window, the quiet click of the tracks as you glide into a new country without ever unpacking your bag. But here’s the thing: travelling Europe by train on a…

Prescription dive mask with blue trim displayed in front of a sea turtle backdrop, emphasizing underwater clarity and marine exploration.
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Prescription Dive Masks: Clear Underwater Vision for Every Diving Adventure

This post is sponsored by See the Sea RX. The following guest article was written by their team to share expert insights into prescription dive masks and how they can transform your underwater experience. If you wear glasses or contacts and love to dive, then you know the struggle: squinting through a foggy mask, trying…