Updated in 2022! Boston on a budget... With lobster? Yes! Here's what to see in Boston when you're on a really tight budget. My first peak at my lobster lunch! When I first conceived the $200 Challenge two years ago, the premise was fairly simple. Can two people travel for two days spending just $200, and can that travel actually be an enjoyable, quality experience? No dumpster diving, no sleeping on park benches - this had to be safe and fun!
Our first $200 Challenge took us to northern Vermont, where we enjoyed a beautiful campground, surrounded by the brilliant autumn foliage. Ever since, we've been challenging ourselves to make that $200 go even further. Campgrounds have given way to hostels and even hotels, while groceries and picnics rub shoulders with diners, bakeries, and cafes. But are we ready for Boston - and can we really eat lobster? Here's our best take on what to see in Boston when you're on a budget, plus key info on where to stay in Boston that's affordable. The Omni Montreal Gets Mornings Right.  How much money do you think you need to spend for a hotel to wake you up each morning with a silver carafe of homemade hot chocolate and fresh orange juice? Turns out, not nearly as much as you think!
I had never stayed at an Omni brand hotel before I visited their property in Montreal and it couldn't have come at a better time. I was beginning to think that all hotels were basically just about the same and it was time to shake things up. So when the Omni staff offered to register me as a senior loyalty member in order to more fully experience the Omni brand, I was appreciative but not necessarily overly enthused. That is, until I heard about the breakfast drink program. I was about to take on the "Canadian Everglades" by pedal power! Almost one year ago, I summoned all of my courage and took the plunge into the wild and untamed world of kayaking on a small lake that was as smooth as glass. Battling such elements as, um, the theoretical threat of a rogue loon, I heroically pushed past my fear to conquer the world of water activities for the hammock-inclined. And my performance was so stellar that I even said I wouldn't refuse to try kayaking again. But little did I realize the kind of kayaking that exists in Norfolk County.  For the first time ever, I'm sharing my favourite bakery in Paris. Everything about this bookstore is amazing! I love spending time in Shakespeare and Company. If you told me that I could be in Paris next month, next week, or even tomorrow, I wouldn't even have to make a list - I'd immediately know all the special places I'd want to re-visit for the umpteenth time. There's just something about Paris that makes you want to create your own special memories and discover the little places that feel like they're entirely your own - even if you're not the only person there. I once swore I would NEVER share the details of my favourite Parisian bakery but after many requests I've been convinced to do so, along with a few others gems. Please let me know if you enjoy them as much as I do!
Curious about "Pure Michigan"? Start in Midland at Dow Garden. The state of Michigan has been working hard to shed its outdated image as a gritty, industrial state. The gorgeous "Pure Michigan" ad campaign has really shown the state's natural resources and pristine environment in a new light and I was anxious to return to Michigan to see the kind of state displayed in the ads with my own eyes.  |
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