Explore Somerville, a culturally rich and diverse city a T ride away from Boston

Somerville, Massachusetts is located just 2 miles north of Boston. Somerville is a densely populated community occupying slightly more than just 4 square miles.

You will find a variety of both history and culture in Somerville. More than 50 languages are spoken [...]

Condé Nast Traveler's 2018 Reader's Choice Awards shares the ultimate "best of" travel list in the U.S. and beyond

Every year, Condé Nast Traveler magazine asks their readers to vote on their favorite travel destinations around the world. This year, over 400,000 readers voted for their favorite cities, hotels, cruises, and airports. [...]

Have fun spending the heart of autumn exploring Boston with these national holidays

Although there is a hint of hokey-ness associated with the concept of "unofficial national holidays," the themed days offer great opportunities for small talk at the office or even inspire you to take the time to do something you enjoy or try something [...]

Jamaica Plain is a classic streetcar suburb that has become one of Boston’s most dynamic neighborhoods.

Surrounded by the Emerald Necklace, Franklin Park, and Jamaica Pond, Jamaica Plain offers plenty of outdoor recreation opportunities and places to hang out on lazy Sunday afternoons. Jamaica Plain is home to a diverse population and is a [...]

September in Boston will be wicked delicious

Now that school is back in session and most Boston residents are back in town from vacation, it's time to find more reasons to fall back in love with the city.

Food holidays may arguably be a social media fad or marketing ploy, but it doesn't mean that they aren't fun to participate in, anyway! [...]

There are great food holidays to celebrate year-round—it just so happens that July has some of the best ones on the calendar!

If you're a New Englander, then you know what it means to make the most out of the summer season. It's time to relax, unwind and even escape your own backyard for a quick weekend [...]

WalletHub's latest study shares the 2018 Best U.S. Beach Towns to Live In

The towns were ranked based on an average of scores from six different categories:

• Affordability
• Weather
• Safety 
• Economy
• Education 
• Quality of life

Seven Massachusetts towns ranked for 2018's Best Beach Towns to Live in (Ocean): 

• #51 Newburyport
• #67 South Yarmouth
• #69
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Imagine enjoying an obscured view of Boston harbor every day from the comfort of your own home

Living on the Boston waterfront provides homeowners the opportunity to see the city in a completely different perspective than most residents. With these listings, it's possible to enjoy the conveniences of city living while having an urban oasis [...]

In April 2018, The Boston Globe shared the list of towns outside of Boston with a high percentage of appreciation since 2012

With data pulled by the Warren Group, a real estate tracking firm based, The Boston Globe pulled together the list of best towns to live in outside of Boston for single-family homes based on four different [...]

The U.S. News & World Report released their 2018 Best States report based on a total of 77 metrics

Using McKinsey & Company's Leading States Index, each state was assessed under eight major categories with the following weighted values:

• Health Care: 16.1 percent
• Education: 15.5 percent
• Economy: 14.4 percent
• Opportunity: 13.4 percent
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