Tonight we ventured into Boston for our traditional dinner at Nebo during my break from school. Man, is that good gluten-free food or what? I’m already craving the leftovers for tomorrow. It was a busy night in Boston, the Celtics were in town. And in honor of the Celtics win tonight and an upcoming post … Continue reading
Category Archives: New England
Out with the old and in with the new?
It’s the first day of a new year. I bet you’re expecting me to post about fresh starts, new beginnings, and a clean slate. Well, you’d be partly right. 2013 is undetermined and clear out ahead today, but I think it’s equally important to look back and appreciate the years before. It’s funny. Not “ha … Continue reading
Fairy Tale Cottage in Western Mass
A rather quick stop, this fairy-tale house is beautiful…even if just seen from the outside. Affectionately called the Tyringham Gingerbread House, it comes straight out of the fairy tales you read as a kid to sit peacefully amidst the rolling hills of western Massachusetts. This was stop 3 on our fabulous road trip back to central … Continue reading
Road Trip Week Continues: Meeting the Lorax!
Stop number 2 on our Road Trip from Boston to Central Ohio was the quad at the Springfield Museums. While the museums do cost money, you can get into the quad between them for free. My Dad and I parked on the street and walked a few circles, before stumbling into the quad. … Continue reading
On The Road Again: Stop #1 on The Penniless Traveler’s Fabulous Road Trip
While driving back out to Ohio for my junior year of school, my dad and I stopped at various roadside attractions between Boston and Columbus. This stop was the kick-off to our adventure and it also marks the beginning of “Road Trip Week” on The Penniless Traveler! Before our trip, I visited one of … Continue reading
A Peace Garden in the North End
The St. Leonard Peace Garden is one of my all time favorite spots in the North End. The garden leads up to St. Leonard Church which is the oldest Roman Catholic Church in New England (founded by Italian immigrants). On either side of the path leading up to the church are religious statues. I’m not … Continue reading
“Getcha veggies heah!” Boston’s Historic Farmer’s Market
Yelling in Boston accents, locals squeezing by on either side, fresh fruit, all in the midst of Boston’s historic downtown. It doesn’t get much more authentic than this. Haymarket has been around since 1830, and is still known as the spot where you can get the cheapest, freshest produce. Because the vendors buy … Continue reading
Just In Case You Don’t Have an Italian Grandmother…
The bright colors, the delicious food, the carnival games, the quick Italian shouted across the streets. These are just a few of the many reasons to go to a Italian Feast or Procession in Boston’s Italian North End. Really, anyone who cares for food at all would put the North End at the top of … Continue reading
Free Stuff at Boston’s GreenFest 2012, Today is the Last Day!
Free things. Everyone loves them. But what’s the catch? At Boston’s Green Fest there wasn’t one! I went with my family to Green Fest yesterday because my sister and I are Disney Channel junkies and couldn’t pass up a chance to meet the up-and-coming Disney Channel stars of “Kickin’ It,” who were signing autographs. I … Continue reading
Flying Horses
Flying Horses was always our favorite place to go on Martha’s Vineyard when we were little and it’s still a great place to visit, as America’s oldest carousel. Like all good old carousels there is a gold ring to grab and if you get it you get a free ride! The price is a little … Continue reading
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