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 ParkContinue reading “CityPass Boston: A Review”
Category Archives: Travel & Reviews
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 RealityContinue 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 geographicalContinue 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,Continue 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 ofContinue reading “Southern Soul Quest: Brief Stay at Gettysburg”
Feelings and Memories
Southern Soul Quest: Disappointment in Derry
Family History My great-great grandparents, Roberto and Marietta Bucci, arrived in the United States in 1911. They left family and friends in the Abruzzo region of Italy for a new life. They brought with them a few kids too – one of them being my great-grandfather, Anthony (Tony). The family settled in Derry, Pennsylvania. TonyContinue reading “Southern Soul Quest: Disappointment in Derry”
Southern Soul Quest: Lounging in Charleston
I arrived in Charleston on my birthday. My plan was to stay with my cousin for two days. I ended up staying three or four days (thanks, Samantha!). Most of my time in Charleston was spent wandering, but I had BBQ and ice cream, enjoyed a cigar and some solitude, and I didn’t visit FortContinue reading “Southern Soul Quest: Lounging in Charleston”
Southern Soul Quest: Camping Adventures
Introduction When planning my southern road trip, I was torn about buying a van to convert it into a camper van. After a lot of research and internal debate, I decided to try the experience of living out of the vehicle I already had: a Kia Sorento. Then I spent a lot of time figuringContinue reading “Southern Soul Quest: Camping Adventures”
Southern Soul Quest: Reflections on Battlefields
Introduction My whole trip centered on “finding” myself and visiting all the Civil War sites I could. I’ve been fascinated by the Civil War since I was confined to the library in elementary school. After multiple in-school suspensions, the principal realized that if she kept the crazy kid in a cage, he wouldn’t do anythingContinue reading “Southern Soul Quest: Reflections on Battlefields”