Unfortunately, if you don’t have a car, there are few beaches easily accessibly by public transport. By T (the subway): the easiest beaches in Boston to reach by T are Revere Beach, from the Wonderland stop on the Blue Line, and Carson Beach, from the JFK / UMass stop on the Red Line. Revere Beach is a very large beach, with a big stretch of covered … Continue reading Beaches accessible by commuter rail and the T
So you’re looking for friends in Boston. Maybe you just moved here, maybe you just graduated, or maybe you’re just looking for a new crowd. The good news is that in Boston, every day thousands of people are in the same boat. All you have to do is get out to the right places to meet them. Here’s a quick roundup of highly social opportunities … Continue reading How to Make Friends in Boston
Locavores and fresh food fans have options even in Boston’s frigid winter, with indoor winter farmers markets at several locations around Boston. Cambridge Winter Farmers Market At Cambridge’s Community Center, this market will be happening December 10th & 17th in 2017, and every Saturday from January 6th to April 7th in 2018, from 10am to 2pm. Lots of produce, lots of bread, several meat & … Continue reading Winter Farmers Markets in Boston, Cambridge, and Somerville
With Boston winter’s average temperature around 30 degrees and average snowfall of over 10 inches, the snowy season can be a shocker for a non-native like myself. But there are some easy things you can do to change your winter from “why do I live here!?” to “now this is the way to live!” Survival tips first; if you’re a winter veteran, skip ahead to tips … Continue reading How to Survive (and Enjoy) a Boston Winter
If you’re living here, you can quickly develop a love/hate relationship with the Boston public transportation system. Here are some quick tips to make the best of it: If you have a smartphone, there are many apps available that can tell you when buses or subway trains will next arrive, show you bus routes, and warn you about delays or service changes. Google Maps can … Continue reading Quick Tips for Making the Best of the MBTA
Boston is the same land of opportunity it has been for centuries of settlers and citizens. So how can you find and get a job in Boston? Finding Jobs in Boston 1. Never ignore Craigslist – The Craigslist jobs section for Boston has hundreds of jobs of all types posted daily. This is the cheapest recruitment tool available to employers (and recruiters acting on their behalf), … Continue reading How to Find a Job in Boston
Living in any big city makes a lot of apps a lot more valuable. Yelp, Foursquare, any social / dating / reviews / deals apps all thrive on population density. But you’re not just lucky to be living in a social media-savvy, tech-enthusiastic city. There are some apps specifically for Bostonians that are pretty useful. Below’s a quick roundup of some local apps. The Best … Continue reading Smartphone Apps for Smart Bostonians
