13 articles tagged with massachusetts
Standing at the bow of a life-sized ship replica inside the New Bedford Whaling Museum, I found myself transported to the 19th century—when this Massachusetts coastal city was the wealthiest per capita in America. The golden age of whaling may...
When the Boston summer heat starts cranking up like an overclocked gaming PC, most folks head to Cape Cod. But this catering manager-turned-birder has a secret escape that won't drain your wallet or waste precious hours in traffic. Lynn, Massachusetts...
There's something hauntingly beautiful about the juxtaposition of New Bedford's industrial harbor against its storied whaling past. As someone who typically finds himself documenting vast plains and horse cultures, this compact Massachusetts seaport offered me an unexpected but rewarding photographic...
Standing at the confluence of four rivers with my worn ##AFFILIATE##Merrell Moab hiking shoes|Merrell Women's Moab 2 Waterproof Hiking Shoe##/AFFILIATE## firmly planted on historic ground, I couldn't help but feel the palpable energy of Springfield's transformation. This Massachusetts city—once the...
I've always found that business travel presents a curious paradox—you're simultaneously somewhere new yet expected to maintain the same productivity as if you were in your usual office. After my property management company sent me to Brockton for a week-long...
Y'all ever stood in a place where you can practically feel the ghosts of history brushing past you? That's Lowell, Massachusetts for ya—a city that practically wrote the playbook for America's Industrial Revolution before most folks even knew what that...
The moment I stepped onto the creaking porch of the Lizzie Borden House, a chill ran through me that had nothing to do with the crisp New England fall air. Growing up with Tlingit stories of spirits and unseen worlds,...
When most travelers think of Massachusetts, Boston's historic streets or Cape Cod's beaches typically come to mind. But nestled in the heart of the state lies Worcester (pronounced 'Wuss-ter' for my Australian friends), a city undergoing a remarkable cultural renaissance...
Standing in the shadow of Boston's metropolitan allure, Brockton, Massachusetts holds a quiet power that resonates with those seeking authentic American narratives. As someone who has spent years documenting cultural identity across continents, I found unexpected kinship in this working-class...
¡Hola amigos viajeros! There's something magical about crunching through autumn leaves while tracing the footsteps of revolutionaries who shaped America. Last October, I finally tackled Boston's legendary Freedom Trail with my tech-industry friends (on a surprisingly modest budget!), and I'm...
As someone who's spent years tracing family histories across continents, I've developed a sixth sense for finding historical gems hiding in plain sight. Boston's Freedom Trail gets all the glory (and the crowds), but the city's revolutionary spirit extends far...
When most travelers zip past Brockton on their way to Boston or Cape Cod, they're missing a cultural mosaic that's been quietly simmering for decades. As someone who's spent years tracking how weather patterns shape culinary landscapes, I found Brockton's...
Alright, so I've just spent a proper mint weekend in Worcester, Massachusetts – and no, not the OG Worcester back home in England! This American Worcester's got some serious hidden history that knocked my socks off. Who knew this industrial...