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Yes, You Can Still Get a Free Meal on Your Birthday at Abington Ale House

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Signage

Having grown up in the area, I have fond memories of birthdays at Abington Ale House. Since they did (and still do) give out free birthday entrees, it's usually the first question you get asked, "Do you want to go to Abington Ale House for your … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Abington Tagged With: abington restaurants, american restaurants, free birthday meal, steak house in ma

Travel Pinspiration: 5 Best Beaches in New England

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Harvey’s Beach, Old Saybrook, CT

It's getting cold up here in New England: the leaves have all shed from the trees, the morning greets us with frost-covered windshields and we've finally turned on the furnace. As we hunker down for a long winter, let's turn our attention to happier, … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Articles Tagged With: beach pictures, best beach, new england beaches, pinterest

A Lighthouse, Cliffs, a Coffee Shop and a Restaurant: Jamestown, RI

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Beavertail Lighthouse

Beautiful Jamestown, Rhode Island is located on Conanicut Island and is accessible via bridge or ferry. This island town features some of the best ocean and seaside scenery in all of Rhode Island. Dotted with local shops, boutiques, great seafood and … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Autumn Activities, Jamestown Tagged With: coffee, lighthouse, lunch, ocean, seafood

A Stroll through Bridgewater Town Center

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Bridgewater Common

Bridgewater is one of the oldest towns in America. It is also one of the few towns that have successfully weaved this history with modern suburban living into a beautiful thriving community. Bridgewater's historic architecture can be most easily seen … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Autumn Activities, Bridgewater Tagged With: local business, shopping, walking

Trees Downed by Hurricane Sandy in MA

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Destruction in Boston

I had my friends send me some of their pictures of Hurricane Sandy's destruction. The following is a collection of downed trees throughout MA. … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Articles Tagged With: 2012, destruction, hurricane, trees

The Complete Guide to Navigating Boston’s MBTA Subway System Like a Local

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Boston Subway Map

Boston's MBTA subway system is one of the oldest and busiest in the nation. With it's many sprawling arms, the subway can be confusing to navigate to the uninitiated. Subway lines were extended out of necessity and not part of the original city … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Boston Tagged With: boston subway, mbta, the t, traveling like a local

The Worst Halloween Experience Ever

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WHAM!

Halloween is just around the corner. I've been invited to a few Halloween parties this year but I'm not that eager to go to any of them. I had a really bad experience 2 years ago that has soured every Halloween since then. I know, I know; it's stupid … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Articles Tagged With: halloween costume, social life, when things go wrong

How to Host a Chili Cook-Off!

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Making chili and cornbread

It's autumn, there's a chill in the air and the days are shortening. Your belly is craving for some hardy, homecooked, filling goodness. Enter the chili contest...Nothing beats a hardy bowl of chili, except for an opportunity to gather your friends … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Articles Tagged With: chili, cooking, hosting, social events

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Hi! I’m Craig

and I love to explore. My love of exploration has brought me all over the world. Now, I'm back in my hometown putting the skills I learned abroad toward seeking out and reviewing interesting places in New England and beyond. [Read More]

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