I visited Boston on a Monday and Tuesday. My girlfriend and I wanted to visit the Museum of Science and the Aquarium. As we looked up tickets, CityPass Boston appeared. This pass gives you tickets for the Museum of Science, Aquarium, and two other locations from this list: Boston Harbor Cruise, Observation Deck, Franklin ParkContinueContinue reading “CityPass Boston: A Review”
Author Archives: Nick Bucci
Character Building
Another post inspired by Will: How is life different from the high school years? I graduated high school in 2012. It’s 2024. That makes 12 years. There was an “attempt” at a high school reunion two years ago at Old Orchard Beach of all places. From what I saw on the Class Facebook group, fourContinueContinue reading “Character Building”
An Account of the 160th Battle of the Wilderness
What do you get when you put 17 reenactors from three different units together into two vans? A hilarious and long-ass ride to the 160th Battle of the Wilderness! The Drive On May 2nd, in pouring rain, a large batch of us loaded up the vans with equipment from our starting point in Brunswick, Maine.ContinueContinue reading “An Account of the 160th Battle of the Wilderness”
From the Past to the Present: Navigating the Transition in Historical Reenactment
I don’t want to generalize, so I’ll speak from my own experience. However, it would be interesting to hear from other reenactors: is it just me, or is it some hard coming back from events? For me, difficulty returning is measured by the length and complexity of an event. A two hour parade is anContinueContinue reading “From the Past to the Present: Navigating the Transition in Historical Reenactment”
Smoke Gets in Your Eyes
The acrid scent of cigarettes used to make me wrinkle my nose in disgust. But as I traveled through Europe, my feelings towards the smell began to change. In Paris, Rome, and Amsterdam, I still found it repulsive. But by the time I reached London and Ireland, I felt a strange temptation to try itContinueContinue reading “Smoke Gets in Your Eyes”
Southern Soul Quest: Reflection on the Trip
Final Stage Every blog series requires a final reflection – one last injection of insights. I’ve been open and reflective in all the previous posts, but perhaps I can dive deeper or at least summarize everything. As I wrap up this blog series, I’m thinking about how much self-reflection has shaped my journey. Escaping RealityContinueContinue reading “Southern Soul Quest: Reflection on the Trip”
Southern Soul Quest: Moments of Homesickness
Exploring Solitude This road trip spanned four amazing weeks, a recent chapter in my life’s story. It was my maiden voyage into solo travel, a spirited step shortly after a fresh breakup. With a mix of excitement and curiosity, I visited seven states and Washington D.C., embarking on a journey that was not just geographicalContinueContinue reading “Southern Soul Quest: Moments of Homesickness”
Southern Soul Quest: First Visit to New York
I didn’t visit New York City until I turned 30. I’m only 6 hours away depending on traffic; my most recent trip was 7 hours from Boston! Now that I’ve been three times, I’ll keep going. New York is one of the most diverse cities in the world. I love that. It has its problems,ContinueContinue reading “Southern Soul Quest: First Visit to New York”
Southern Soul Quest: Brief Stay at Gettysburg
Alone in Gettysburg I’ve visited Gettysburg multiple times. I first walked the battlefield in middle school, excitedly leading my family on a tour. I distinctly remember my cousin Marielle being wicked uninterested. I camped on the battlefield during my 21st birthday. I hiked Little Round Top in my Confederate kit. I witnessed a company ofContinueContinue reading “Southern Soul Quest: Brief Stay at Gettysburg”
Feelings and Memories
I traveled Europe for three months with a backpack and a duffle bag. I carried a week and a half of clothes, my laptop, assorted chargers, phone, passport, and toiletries. The only things I collected were tickets, brochures, and receipts. My brother recently joined as a paid subscriber. I told him I had been ponderingContinueContinue reading “Feelings and Memories”