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Quick Tips TO GETTINGAVOID LOST on your next trip
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Thinking about traveling to a new state or foreign country for the first time? Worried about getting lost? Unfortunately, it’s not uncommon to get lost in places like these. It happens to a lot of us, especially when traveling to a big city. Part of the fun of traveling is experiencing new things. However, sometimes we can run into unfamiliar situations. This can be a scary and stressful dilemma to be in. When planning your next trip, come up with a plan and be prepared ahead of time. So that you don’t find yourself in a similar situation, keep reading to learn our top quick tips on how not to get lost when traveling.
5BOSTON | MA | PLAN AHEAD Be sure to research your destinations and transportation well ahead of time . USE A GPS SYTEM ON YOUR PHONE Always keep a charged battery on your phone to access your GPS system. USE A MAP Carry on old-fashioned map just in case you lose service or your phone dies. LEARN THE LANGUAGE OR KEY PHRASES Studying the language before your trip can help you ask locals for help.
6 | BOSTON | MA | Restaurants Saltie Girl Seafood is served every which way, including dishes made with tinned fish, at this charming raw bar. 279 Dartmouth St, Boston, MA 02116 Phone: (617) 267-0691 | Web: www.saltiegirl.com Row 34 This stylish brick-&-wood eatery serves an extensive oyster menu plus fish entrees & craft beers. 383 Congress St, Boston, MA 02210 Phone: (617) 553-5900 | Web: www.row34.com Toro Small, stylish spot from Chef Ken Oringer serves up celebrated tapas, cocktails & Spanish wines. 1704 Washington St, Boston, MA 02118 Phone: (617) 536-4300 | Web: www.toro-restaurant.com Have a restaurant you’d like us to feature? Send in a recommendation for your fa vorite restaurant to be added to our list. Be sure to mention why you think they are worthy of being featured and include a link to their website.
Ma Maison Chef Jacky Robert serves French classics, plus Gallic-style cock tails, at this sophisticated spot. 272 Cambridge St, Boston, MA
Mistral Elegant bistro crafting acclaimed French-Mediterranean cuisine in refined surroundings. 223 Columbus Ave, Boston, MA
Sorellina Sophisticated, modern takes on Italian-Mediterranean cuisine amid warm, contemporary 1decor.Huntington Ave, Boston, MA
1music.Charles St S, Boston, MA
The Salty Pig Pork-focused bistro offering American comfort food, char cuterie & craft beers in loftlike 130digs.Dartmouth St, Boston, MA
Bostonia Public House New England fare & bars on 2 floors in a historic building with clubby decor & modern touches. 131 State St, Boston, MA
Mamma Maria Refined Italian menu with a focus on local ingredients, served in a romantic townhouse. 3 N Square, Boston, MA Abe & Louie’s High-end steakhouse known for classic steaks & sides, brunch & an extensive wine list. 793 Boylston St, Boston, MA
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Ostra Sophisticated venue serving fish-focused Mediterranean fare, plus a bar with occasional piano
Buttermilk & Bourbon Destination for quirky New Or leans–inspired dishes by a local star chef, plus a lively lounge. 160 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA O Ya Acclaimed, inventive sushi, Japanese small plates & tast ing menus crafted in elegant 9surrounds.ESt,Boston, MA
First Night Boston Since 1975, Boston’s First Night has been a New Year’s Eve celebration of artistic performances, the wonders of the season, and the beginning of a new year. In keeping with this fantastic Boston tradition, the First Night celebration will open 2021 with an array of performances that will be broadcast on this webpage and on NBC Boston, NECN, and Telemundo Boston. Learn more at www.firstnightboston.org.
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The Family Fun Zone, a speciality area for the youngest in our community, returns this year with a selection of activities, including crafts and games. The New England Zoo will bring an owl for a unique educational and interactive session with kids. Kids can have their faces painted and then strike a pose in the photo booth with fancy costumes donated by the Norwell Company Theater.
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June 14 Boston Pride Parade & Festival
March 16 St. Patrick’s Day Parade
With over 120 exhibitors, including a food court, the Festival will feature local and national LGBTQ not-for-profit organizations providing health, growth, education, and diversity services. Grassroots queer organizations that promote visibility and connections within our community will display their works and invite the public to engage with their mission. Finally, local queer-owned and operated small business will be selling rainbow merch, so everyone in our community can express their identities gloriously!
It includes various marching bands, police and army contingents, costume spectacles, novelty vehicles, and a general “green” atmosphere due to participants and onlookers wearing green hats and accessories to reflect the association of the color with Irish culture. Learn more at southbostonparade.org.
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Once you’ve exhausted all free aid sources, take a look at the leftover cost. How much do you need to bridge the gap? It might be time to check out feder al and private loan options.
A federal grant is free financial aid that is awarded to students and families based on their financial needs. Federal grants don’t have to be repaid, which is a huge help for those who qualify.
Just like grants, scholarships are free aid that don’t need to be repaid. Some examples are merit-based scholarships that are offered by a college based on prior academic performance and private scholarships which are offered by various organizations.
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2. SCHOLARSHIPS EMPLOYER TUITION ASSISTANCE
COLLEGE SAVINGS 101
Many students juggle additional responsibilities outside of earning a degree, like having a part-time job. Some companies, including a number of fast-food chains, offer tuition assistance to help employees afford a college degree.
14 | BOSTON | MA | 6 Lighting Trends to Light up Your Home Thinking of some new ways to brighten up your space? Lighting trends are looking more brilliant than ever and there is something for everyone and every room. Check out our quick list for a brighter, more beautiful home.
Make a drastic difference in the atmosphere and overall look.
Linear Lighting
Light, open, and airy is in style now, and having a great light fixture is the perfect way to accomplish that. Long lines and simplified silhouettes are something new to try.
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Lighting Subtle & Gentle
This simplified look is a refreshing change that many may be searching out while providing a more seamless look.
Oct 2 Somerville Porchfest
Aug 21 Boston GreenFest
This event is a decentralized effort among bands, neighborhoods, and community---this is not a festival per se. The intent is to showcase Somerville’s musical talent. Visit somervilleartscouncil.org/porchfest.
Boston Harborfest is a proud summer tradition celebrating Boston’s maritime and revolutionary history. With hundreds of activities over Independence Day week at Boston’s best landmarks, this family-friendly event is one of the country’s largest Fourth of July festivals. Activities include historical reenactments, Freedom Trail walks, boat tours, live entertainment, and much more! Details at bostonharborfest.com.
Sep 15-18 Boston Wine & Food Festival
Boston Harborfest
The Boston Wine & Food Festival features an array of events that will ignite your senses and lure you out of the house during the winter! Join us at the five-star Boston Harbor Hotel for an annual celebration! We offer themed weekends and intimate winemaker-hosted dinners, luncheons, tastings, seminars, and more. This treasured event continues the tradition of welcoming top vintners and personalities from the world of wine and food. Details and tickets available at www.boswineandfoodfestival.com.
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Boston GreenFest is the annual signature event of Foundation for a Green Future. It is a multicultural environmental music festival that brings the city together to share knowledge, find solutions to be better stewards, and celebrate our common ties. Learn more at www.bostongreenfest.org.
Phone: (781) 891-5966 | Web: gbpflag.org
THE MEETING POINT
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BISEXUAL RESOURCE CENTER
GLBT AGING PROJECT
The Bisexual Resource Center works to connect the bi+ community and help its members thrive through resources, support, and celebration. Through this work, we envision an empowered, visible, and inclusive global community for bi+ people.
BOSTON GLASS provides a continuum of services to LGBTQ+ youth of color and their allies in the Greater Boston and Greater Framingham areas. As a leader in LGBTQ+ youth services, we also provide education and consultation to other providers and commu nity organizations. (857) 399-1920 | Web: jri.org
Phone: (617) 424-9595 | Web: biresource.org
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The LGBTQIA+ Aging Project works toward equity, inclusion, and community for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex, and asexual older adults, ensuring that they can age with the dignity and respect they deserve. Phone: (857) 313-6590 | Web: fenwayhealth.or
GREATER BOSTON PFLAG
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We are a group of parents, families, friends, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people. We help change attitudes and create an environment of under standing so that our LGBTQ family members and friends can live in a world that is safe and inclusive. We accomplish this through support, education, and advocacy.
We are a collaboration of independent providers who know that oppression is pa thology and that social justice heals. Web: www.themeetingpoint.org
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Choose bold designs that feature different sculptural shapes, interesting texture or colored glass. wooden beads, wood materials, and natural textures a try. sleek sophistication to your light fixtures. This style’s influence remains popular a century later. Make a style statement, even when the lights are off.
Using geometric shapes, sunburst motifs, stylized florals, and stepped forms, Art Deco fits surprisingly well in today’s rooms.
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Matte Black Finishes
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To emphasize this lighting trend, take advantage of contrast. Glossy and satiny metals stand out against matte black finishes.
Calming spaces more often than not feature some kind of natural texture or theme running through them.
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