This past weekend, I had the opportunity to visit 2 vegan hotspots in Allston, a neighborhood on the west side of Boston. Allston is one of the best places in the city for vegan food with a number of enticing options. Mike and I visited Root (a vegan restaurant and juicery)  and FoMu (a vegan ...

Every city has its’ own unique top spots for urban photography. Listed below are several fantastic (and easily accessible) sites for viewing the great skylines of Chicago, Pittsburgh, Dallas, Cleveland, L.A., and Boston. Chicago & Pittsburgh are among the most scenic skylines in the ...

Blue Hills is one of the most beautiful places to hike in New England. This 7000 acre urban oasis, located just 10 miles outside of Boston, is an amazing place to visit any time of year. Autumn is a particularly scenic time of the year for hiking, especially during peak fall foliage. If you find ...

What better way to take in the beauty of the Massachusetts fall season than biking along Boston’s scenic, tree-lined Minuteman Bikeway. This scenic 10.5 mile paved path passes through 4 different beautiful cities, all known for their spectacular fall foliage. The path, which runs along the ...

Giacomo’s is the perfect Boston Italian restaurant for date night or catching up with friends. After hearing nothing but fantastic reviews, Mike and I figured we needed to try it out for ourselves as we love Italian food. It was recently rated as one of the 20 best Italian restaurants in the ...

On our second visit to Blue Hills Reservation, a beautiful 7000 acre hiking oasis in Milton Massachusetts, we decided to hike the popular “Red Loop Trail.” This scenic trek takes you to an observation tower with great views of the city. Blue Hills is one of the best hiking destinations ...

Zoo New England is one of 2 zoos located near Boston. The 72 acre zoo is one of the largest in New England. It opened in 1912, making it Boston’s oldest zoo. When it first opened, the first official exhibits were an aviary and bear dens. The bear dens used to be a major attraction […]

Blue Hills Reservation is a 7000 acre park located just a short drive away from Boston. During the summer months, hiking, swimming, and mountain biking are the predominant activities. Mike and I saw the sign for this reservation on a trip home from Boston and decided to check it out. Although we ...

On Wednesday, I participated in a unique Patriots themed 5k race called Finish at the 50. 2013 marked the 4th anniversary of this amazing race. This race is a must-do for any New England Patriot fan as you get to run directly onto the field at Gillette Stadium! Crossing into the finish line and ...

The Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University, located in the Jamaica Plain neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts, is the oldest public arboretum in the country. At this beautiful free public space, you will find 281 scenic acres of trees and shrubs. There are hundreds of different varieties of ...