Boston

I recently took a short vacation to the city of Boston in the USA. Boston is home to the prestigous Harvard Business School and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and has a large student population.



Boston is one of Americas oldest cities and has a European feel. You can easily navigate the city on foot (Weather permitting!) calling in at one of Bostons many irish bars. I recommend trying the seasonal Sam Adams that is brewed in the city.


One thing I love about the US is its food. Boston has some great independent eateries. Brunch at S & S Deli was excellent and really good value. This is near MIT and a nice walk over the Charles Bridge.

Being a bit of a book worm I had to check out the Harvard Bookstore just outside Harvard Square. It has a basement department selling good quality second hand books as well as a good selection of new academic publications. Nearby is the international magazine stand which carrys every conceivable publication from all over the world. I felt at home reading Timeout London!


A trip to Harvard would not be complete without touching the shoe of the famous statue of John harvard. I learnt that most of what I thought I knew about him are infact myths. This was a popular tourist site and very busy.


Near to downtown Boston is the New England Aquarium. This was a hit for families with young kids. I thoroughly enjoyed the penguins and the massive marine life Aquarium. Well worth the money.

Flying to Boston took 61/2 hours from london and with the exchange rates currently £1.00 for $2.00 it is very good value. Your money goes far. It can be cold but with clear blues skies it is a beautiful historic city.

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