It’s hot out there, kids! Here’s a little secret. I don’t love traveling during summertime. Sure, there are places that shine this time of year, but heat is not my friend, and if I’m going to enjoy anywhere, I’d prefer not to be melting. There are a handful of places that remain on my bucket list as must-visit in summer for specific reasons, like Ibiza, but this is my season of hibernation. 

Boston is hard not to love. There’s so much the coastal New England city has to offer. Nearly four centuries of history can be felt in every cobblestone and brick-paved road. Cultural roots have been planted deep from heavy immigrant movements that shaped the city we now know today. And thanks to those immigrants, a diverse food scene that can’t be replicated anywhere else. The people of Boston are proud of where they come from. They’re proud of their ancestry, their history, and, most importantly, their sports teams. Boston has played a significant role in pop culture, with every side of the city represented from the grittiest corners of Southie to the privileged halls of Harvard and MIT. It’s a place everyone should visit at least once, but don’t say we didn’t warn you if you find yourself returning time and again.