Light breeze. 72 degrees. Intermittent soft thunder of the waves crashing ashore. Gazing up at the evening stars as the live-plucked guitar chords of Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah” softly drift up to my balcony. That moment was my favorite of many during my stay at JW Marriott Los Cabos. JW Marriott Los Cabos Review Keep reading for…
My EPIK timeline – from application to placement in Busan
Applying to the English Program in Korea (EPIK) is no small feat in and of itself. The process is about 6 months long, give or take, and there are countless hoops to jump through to make sure your I’s are dotted and T’s are crossed. So much of your EPIK timeline is spent waiting between…
Why use a credit card instead of a debit card? 9 pros of credit cards
Some people say that your credit score is the only grade that matters after high school, and in some ways, they’re right. There are many pros of credit cards that can make them very helpful tools. This post will show you some pros of credit cards and help you figure out if you should make…
How I saved $850 in Boston with 1 credit card
Hotels in Boston are pricey. Even the basic rooms among the major chains can start in the $200-300 per night range, depending on the time of year. Cutting down hotel costs or eliminating them altogether will save you a lot of money on your trip to Boston. In this post, I will outline how I…
5 vegan desserts Boston shops you have to try
Craving some vegan desserts, Boston? Here are five shops I highly recommend you check out the next time you want something sweet. For vegan desserts, Boston has some amazingly tantalizing options to satisfy your sweet tooth. (And if you’re looking for the best Boston vegan ice cream, you’ve definitely come to the right place!) 1….
One of the most trendy Boston hotels: The Revolution Hotel | Review
Interested in trying out one of the most trendy Boston hotels? This review will help you decide if the Revolution Hotel is the right fit for your stay. The Revolution Hotel is one of the most popular hotels in Boston, located in the South End. For those who want to detour from the big hotel…
Discover it Card Review: the BEST first unsecured credit card
So you’ve decided to take the next step and graduate from debit to credit. Congratulations! I salute you. As long as you pay your bills on time and in full, I promise you the grass is greener over here. Without further adieu, it gives me the utmost pleasure to introduce the best first unsecured credit…
6 vegan restaurants you should visit in Boston
While pounding the pavement of the Freedom Trail, admiring the multitude of museums, and taking in the historic locale of Boston, remember to take breaks to refuel. Fortunately, Boston has many delicious restaurants to choose from, including those of the vegan variety. Here are six places I sampled during my first Boston trip: My Thai…
First time in Boston? Stay here: Hyatt Centric Faneuil Hall | Review
After a delayed flight and an almost-misadventured train ride to “Wonderland” (an actual station on the Blue Line), I was grateful I didn’t have to stumble far out of the State Street station before I bumped into the Hyatt Centric Faneuil Hall. Having never been to Boston before, I wanted to begin my week-long stay…