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The Boston Traveler

July 7th, 2008

Incredibly Easy Ways to Drive Farther for Less Money

I’ve probably mentioned before that as a staunch non-driver, I most often walk or take public transportation, or very rarely catch a cab, when it comes time to get from Point A to Point B locally.
Even so, it’s impossible to remain unaware of the problems — meaning the sky-high gas prices — that have been […]

By Chandra -- 0 comments

July 6th, 2008

Boston to New York and Back Again for Cheap

I know — some people avoid traveling long distances by bus as if the vehicles were carriers of the bubonic plague. Yet, there’s really no reason to fear or loathe the mode of transportation, especially now that it’s gotten cheaper than ever.
Just about everyone who travels in the East has probably heard about the […]

By Chandra -- 3 comments

July 5th, 2008

Relive the Fireworks!

Since CBS network’s local Boston TV affiliate WBZ is too stingy to allow embedding of its footage of last night’s Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular, I visited good old reliable YouTube, where several people who were spectators have uploaded their personal video footage of the event. Thank you!
I didn’t check out the display in […]

By Chandra -- 0 comments

July 3rd, 2008

Fourth of July Alternative Activities

Say you’re not a Boston Pops/outdoor concert/hordes of people kind of guy or gal. Many aren’t, so there’s no need to feel bad. Fortunately, Boston has a lot of other events scheduled for tomorrow’s Fourth of July holiday, and the ones listed below have two essential things in common: they’re all free and […]

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July 2nd, 2008

Today is Children’s Day at Boston Harborfest

Boston Harborfest 2008 is the perfect place to be for anybody seeking more history and patriotism during this Fourth of July week. Today’s 14th Annual Children’s Day makes that especially true for younger members of the family, thanks to numerous fun and educational free activities scheduled just for kids.
From 10am until 3pm at Boston’s […]

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July 1st, 2008

Independence Day Goes Pops on July 3rd and 4th

This Fourth of July, it’s a shame revelers in the Boston area won’t get to enjoy the traditional free Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular from the Longfellow Bridge, a prime vantage point. But that doesn’t mean the celebration will be any less dazzling, especially since this year is the event’s 35th anniversary.
As most residents know, […]

By Chandra -- 2 comments

June 30th, 2008

UniverSoul Circus Premieres Jabulani

Note the ou at the end of “UniverSoul” because it makes all the difference when it comes to this particular troupe of touring performers.
Atlanta-based UniverSoul Circus was established in 1994 by Cedric Walker, who was searching for a way to showcase the artistry of black culture in areas other than singing and dancing. When […]

By Chandra -- 3 comments

June 29th, 2008

Free Friday Flicks on the Charles River Esplanade

The summertime tradition is taking a break this Friday due to Independence Day celebrations, but on Friday, July 11, WBZ NewsRadio’s annual run of Free Friday Flicks will resume at the Charles River Esplanade’s DCR Hatch Shell (100 David Mugar Way/Storrow Drive, Boston).
This year marks the 23rd year the radio station is offering weekly outdoor […]

By Chandra -- 2 comments

June 28th, 2008

Franklin Park Zoo Cranes Refuse to Court

It seems the Franklin Park Zoo has a bit of a dilemma on its hands these days: two African Wattled cranes named Kotze and Pepe, members of an increasingly endangered species, are refusing to mate after they were introduced and housed together for that very purpose.
Wattled cranes only have an estimated 8,000 members left worldwide, […]

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June 26th, 2008

All Aboard First Air One Flight to Milan

Tomorrow is a big day for Boston-area residents who love Italy and authentic Italian culture. You may have heard previously that Air One, Italy’s second largest air carrier after troubled Alitalia, planned to launch an impressive new service out of Logan Airport — direct flights from Boston to Milan, its first venture in the […]

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