Montclare
This northwest side nabe may have been haven to Chicago’s top mobsters back in the day, but now all that remains in Montclare from the underworld are the beautiful Tudors and Victorians bosses once called home. Real estate here runs larger than most urban residential nabes, making Montclare much more …
Government Center
Government Center is a bustling weekday nabe located smack in between Beacon Hill and the North End. While it's not the most aesthetically pleasing area of town–rather sad, institutional concrete buildings make up City Hall Plaza–it's the home of Boston City Hall, two Suffolk County courthouses, several state and federal …
Allston/Brighton
Allston/Brighton, a set of two interlocking nabes that are traditionally considered one because of their fuzzy geographical boundaries, has a lot more to offer than cheap food and watery beer. Although Allston does have that gritty, PBR soaked reputation, there is a thriving arts scene and Brighton has some charming …
Family-Friendly South Slope Has A Small Town Feel
A South Slope local, Saredt tells about the cozy benefits of this nabe.
Can you describe this neighborhood for folks that have never been here before?
From all the neighborhoods in Brooklyn, I would say it’s the most family-oriented. South Slope is sort of like Greenwood Heights, with there being …
Prospect Heights: Growth, Diversity and Development
A bartender at Branded Saloon and Prospect Heights resident for 8 years, Brendan tells us how this Brooklyn nabe is changing and why it’s still his ideal place to live.
Can you describe this neighborhood for folks that have never been here before?
I would say it’s not completely gentrified, …
Franklin Avenue: Crown Heights’ Diamond in the Formerly Rough
Can you describe this neighborhood for folks that have never been here before?
Multi-cultural, artful, talented. These are the words that come to mind. Creative, energetic, hip, cool, new.
How would you describe the types of people that live here?
There’s a whole movement of people from everywhere. You meet …
Learn How to Wear Striped Ties: Types, Colors and Combinations
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Which cars have self-driving features Who Has the Best Autonomous
Autonomous vehicles have been a trendy topic among petrol heads since the day the first autonomous car concept was released.
Not just that, with many more concepts about to hit the road in these couple of years, there is also a small debate going on about which company will accomplish
Electric cars vs gas cars pros and cons – road trip planner
Gas and electricity is the most widely used power source for vehicles right now in the world. With expectations of electric cars to conquer the roads in the near future many of the car fanatics are comparing between electric cars and gas cars.
If you are still stuck in the
Lessons From Your Neighborhood Dive Bar
What’s up with East Williamsburg? A local tells us perks and downfalls
A recent transplant (she used to be in Williamsburg proper) and owner of a handbag company, Shira gives us the skinny on East Williamsburg.
How long have you lived here?
I’ve lived in East Williamsburg since last October, so a little bit less than a year, but I’ve lived …
6 Things Everyone Should Know About The Real Estate Consumer
We published a new white paper, The Demand for Better Neighborhood Information: A Consumer Perspective.
While the real estate industry has been adopting new local data solutions that attempt to provide neighborhood context, consumers have still been telling us that they are unsatisfied with the available offerings. To understand …
Exclusive: Dominique Ansel On The Cronut’s First Birthday
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It should come as no surprise that Dominique Ansel, the man who ignited an international revolution with the Cronut™, was awarded this year's Best Pastry Chef at the James Beard Awards on Monday. If the Oscar's of the food world hadn't recognized him, his massive following
Top Spa Resorts For International Jetsetters
As nice as a mani pedi combo is, sometimes a 15-minute hand massage just isn’t enough. There’s no better way to decompress and de-stress than to take the whole day—a spa day, that is. We’ve caught up with our favorite Travel Curator Melanie Brandman, who happens to be as spa-savvy …
Feast Your Eyes On The World’s Best Restaurant Art Collections
You've heard of the saying, “sing for your supper,” but a quick look back at history shows that many people painted for it. Famous artists paid their tabs with prints that later became much more valuable than the price of a meal. La Colombe d'Or restaurant in Provence, France still …
Hawaii Food & Wine Festival
“Some people still think that people in Honolulu live in huts by the beach wear grass skirts,” my cab driver tells me en route from the airport. But judging from the traffic, it’s clear that Oahu is Hawaii’s most urban island. (Two-thirds of the state’s population lives in the city …
Check Out Castle Star Seamus Dever’s Wine Collection
“It’s funny actually, because I was never really into wine, my wife was. So i protested for the longest time. I was more into beer.” Once you've seen his extensive cellar and heard Seamus Dever pronounce “terrior” and “Paulliac” with an exquisite French accent, …
Why You Should Consider Sandals This Winter
If you're looking to kickstart 2019 on a slightly warmer, more tropical note, we might just have the answer for you. Let's get one thing out of the way first: This is not the Sandals of your parents' generation. The prolific Caribbean resort chain aimed at adults (and couples especially) …
Eight of the Most Scenically Breathtaking Natural Springs in the World
In the past, hot springs were honored as spiritual sites by Native Americans. These springs originate from deep inside the Earth and are said to cure and aid certain ailments. |
Springs happen to be quite temperamental considering they can change temperature and dry up at anytime. Remember to respect Mother |
Ireland
The Ireland country its places and culture.
Ireland is truly an “emerald isle”
IRELAND
The island of Ireland,a land of great natural beauty,forms the western boundary of the Eurasian landmass. Its most remarkable natural feature is its greenness, which has given it the title of the Emerald Isle.
A pub-public …
New York, New York!
My trip to New York reveals great wisdom and knowledge … and the exact location of Fifth Avenue.
My husband and I just got home from a trip to fabulous New York City. It was my first visit, and I've come home filled with all sorts of new ideas and …
Explore the Alamo in San Antonio, Texas
The Alamo is a common phrase in Texas. It refers to the battle of the Alamo, which took place in San Antonio. Today, the Alamo is a popular tourist destination. In this guide, I will tell you what to expect if you decide to ever visit the Alamo. |
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Best of the East Coast
Where is the best place to take the whole family? How about the best place to start a campfire? How about the best beach? Find out my picks for the best of the east coast.
April is almost over, the days are going longer, and summer will soon be here. …
Best of Ocean City, Maryland
Grab your trunks and let's hit the beach. Here are my picks for the best of what Ocean City, Maryland, has to offer.
As summer rolls into full swing and a weekend approaches, a sleepy coast town of just over 7,000 people swells in size to well over a quarter …