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The 8 Best Things to Do in Sintra, Portugal

February 10, 2025 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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With its enduringly romantic, secluded charm, Sintra, Portugal is a lush, forested town about 30 minutes outside of Lisbon on the Portuguese Riviera. Defined by indigenous cork trees and ubiquitous craggy mountains, it’s a beautiful natural escape from the city and the perfect day trip from Lisbon, Portugal that has become increasingly trendy in recent […]

Filed Under: Travel Well Tagged With: europe, Europe travel, european cities, nature, Relaxing getaway, restaurants, spas

An Insider’s Guide to Savannah, Georgia (22 Delightful Things To Do)

February 10, 2025 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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Let’s just come right out and say it: Savannah, Georgia is one of the quaintest cities on the East Coast United States, and it should absolutely be on any American traveler’s Bucket List.  People come to Savannah for the art, the architecture, the food, and to wander amidst the Spanish moss-covered live oak trees that […]

Filed Under: Travel Well Tagged With: american cities, Georgia, savannah, Travel Guide

The 6 Best BBQ Spots in Austin, Texas (Local Classics You Shouldn’t Miss)

February 10, 2025 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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Texas Hill Country-style BBQ centers around brisket and traditionally involves cooking meats over wood ash, not just coals. Not many people do it the old-fashioned way– except for the celebrated pits pedaling the Best BBQ in Austin. If that sounds interesting to you, then you’ve come to the right place!  Like tacos, barbecue is a […]

Filed Under: Travel Well Tagged With: austin, restaurants, texas

A “Forrest Gump” Guide to Savannah, Georgia

February 9, 2025 by Molly Beauchemin 1 Comment

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Tom Hanks’ 1994 performance in the iconic American film Forrest Gump was a revelation at the time the movie came out– though the politics of having an able-bodied person (Hanks) play someone who was intellectually disabled (Forrest) have certainly changed. (Spoiler alert: that is a bad idea!) Nevertheless, Forrest Gump remains an essential narrative within […]

Filed Under: Cool Ideas, Travel Well Tagged With: american cities, culture, Georgia, pop culture, savannah, Travel Guide

8 Cool Paris Art Galleries For Your Bucket List

February 8, 2025 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

Paris, France is defacto one of the world’s best cities for art lovers, with a mix of elegant modern galleries and timeless global treasures like the Louvre equally accessible to those living in or exploring the city. The cultural predilection for avant-garde aesthetics and simultaneous access to antiquities, moreover, make discovering art in Paris a […]

Filed Under: Travel Well Tagged With: art, culture, europe, Europe travel, european cities, Paris

The 5 Best Farmers Markets on the Big Island of Hawai’i

February 7, 2025 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

The best farmers’ markets on the Big Island of Hawai’i are among the best in all of Hawaii. Because 11 of the world’s 13 known climate types are found here on the Big Island, the variety of produce never ceases to amaze! Like the cool farmers’ markets of O’ahu, Big Island’s best farmers markets boast […]

Filed Under: Travel Well Tagged With: american cities, coffee, Hawaii, Travel Guide

10 Cool New York City Workouts (According To Insiders & Locals)

February 5, 2025 by Molly Beauchemin 2 Comments

When I first moved to New York after college, one of the things I loved most about the city was the incredible array of boutique fitness offerings. Categories of gyms and fitness programs I had never even heard of before– like aquacycling and megaformer pilates– caught my interest. Previously, I was a runner, a yogi, […]

Filed Under: Travel Well Tagged With: american cities, exercise, fitness, nyc, self care

The 7 Best Coffee Shops in Georgetown, DC

February 5, 2025 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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Looking for a great cup of coffee in Georgetown, DC? The best cafes and coffee shops in Georgetown offer a wide variety of charm and caffeine drinks in what is, by all accounts, one of DC’s finest neighborhoods.  Georgetown is known for marrying old-world architecture with eclectic splashes of modernity, and this ethos crosses over […]

Filed Under: Travel Well Tagged With: american cities, coffee, washington dc

The Best Chocolate Babka in NYC: 5 Delicious Classics

February 3, 2025 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

Chocolate babka is one of those New York City food staples that, like bagels and pizza, is the subject of much fanfare. Where to get the best chocolate babka in NYC, moreover, is a matter of fierce debate, with locals and foodie tourists alike clamoring to try all the best iterations of this niche New […]

Filed Under: Travel Well Tagged With: bakeries, chocolate, dessert, nyc

The 6 Best Restaurants on Harbour Island, Bahamas

February 3, 2025 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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This guide to the best restaurants on Harbour Island spotlights the coolest places to eat on the island– whether you’re looking for a casual lunch, a fine-dining hot spot, an authentic Caribbean seafood shack, or a hole-in-the-wall bakery. What these establishments all have in common, though, is that they capture the quintessential spirit of the […]

Filed Under: Travel Well Tagged With: Caribbean travel, Relaxing getaway, restaurants

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