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Christmas Decorations Around Boston

December 18, 2014

With only one week till Christmas you bet that decorations are in full swing here in Boston! From the North End to Back Bay and over to Somerville where I live there are lights everywhere. And well, Christmas lights (more than any other kind of decorations) are my favorite! So this post is filled with lights and decorations that I came across in my wanderings in Boston and beyond! You can pop in my Instagram feed as well to see more as I tend to shoot and share while walking to and from my yoga classes!

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view of Montreal from Mont Royale
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2 Days in Montreal

December 11, 2014

Sooo…two weeks ago I packed up my little pink suitcase, took the warmest clothes I have and traveled to Montreal to visit my friends! It was not my first time there, but this mini trip was ideal for revisiting some favorite spots and discovering new ones. Oh and eat delicious food!! My friends are experts at getting me in places with yummy food and desserts and as I say, I have to fast for a few days before getting there! My trip to Montreal (by bus) was an adventurous, to say the least as there was a snowstorm that day in…

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Union Park, South End
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Exploring Boston: South End

December 3, 2014

  South End is probably my favorite neighborhood at Boston. Maybe it has to do with the fact that the area  has an abundance of Victorian townhouses (the largest historic district in the US). Maybe it has to do with the small parks surrounded by brick English style houses. Maybe it’s the small stores one encounters throughout the area. I can pinpoint exactly what it is, but I like it! I initially visited the area after walking around Chinatown and Theater District on a hot September day. But when the time came for me to review my photos, none made…

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Exploring Harvard Square

November 27, 2014

  Harvard Square in Cambridge was one of the first places I visited since arriving in Boston. I wanted to see that world famous university which stands here from the 17th century. Now the founders of the university won’t be happy when they find out that I was disappointed. You see, I kind of expected to see Gothic architecture, like Cambridge (UK) has. Well, Harvard hasn’t any Gothic architecture bar from the Memorial Hall, which has some Gothic elements. Needless to say, it’s my favorite building in the area!!! Ok, joking aside, I really enjoy walking through Harvard Yard. It is…

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A Night at Harvard Art Museums

November 17, 2014

I’ve made a habit of attending museums after dark in the past few years. First it was  Musee d’Orsay , then the British Museum and now Harvard Art Museums. The latter was a special occasion though, as they re-opened just yesterday after undergoing major renovation led by renowned architect Renzo Piano. A few weeks ago I had the opportunity to see and hear his speak about the renovation, his concept and his willingness to create a public space within the museum itself. He calls this space “Piazza” and indeed the museums atrium, which also lets natural light come in, does…

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Exploring Boston: Parks & Gardens

November 12, 2014

What I totally enjoy here in Boston is walking through Boston Common and Public Garden when I want to make my way from Downtown to Back Bay. I’ve also ventured out to Arnold Arboretum, passed through Back Bay Fens and explored the park surrounding Mystic River, which is pretty close to where I live. I also like to take pictures of nature and those parks and gardens gave me that opportunity! I was pretty hyped when visiting the Arboretum because I got to see trees and bushes that I haven’t seen before! When crossing the Back Bay Fens I stumbled upon a…

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Details from Peabody Essex Museum

November 8, 2014

So, yesterday I had the opportunity to visit my favorite town as of late a.k.a Salem, MA for a quick visit/field trip to Peabody Essex Museum. So Salem, apart from being that city where witches were persecuted, had a really active sea trade with Europe, Caribbean and Asia (I’m sure I’m missing some places. but you get the point). That’s why the captains of Salem founded the East India Marine Society. The society had multiple roles: it was a kind of insurance company for the captains and their families, it was a way for the captains to exchange journals and…

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