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The Ultimate Boston Bucket List

November 8, 2016 By Jen Ambrose 12 Comments

Boston, Massachusetts, is a popular travel destination in New England, and there are plenty of things to do in the city. After living there for four years, we created this bucket list to give you a local perspective for your next trip. Click to read about the city’s museums, markets, theatre, sports, breweries, outdoors activities, and more.

Whether you’re a native Bostonian looking for adventure, a newly relocated student wanting to explore your new home, or a first-time visitor to the city, this bucket list will help you make the most of everything Boston has to offer.

Filed Under: Massachusetts, North America, U.S. Tagged With: Boston, New England

7 Things to Pack for Eco-Friendly Travel

August 31, 2016 By Jen Ambrose 32 Comments

Eco-travel starts with what's in your bag. Here's a packing list to make your next trip more eco-friendly.

Make your next trip more eco-friendly from the moment you start packing your bag. The key? Anything you can bring that isn’t plastic and replaces using disposable items is a step toward reducing your environmental footprint. Here’s seven items to start with.

Filed Under: Gear and Packing, Responsible Travel Tagged With: sustainability

Why Visit Zambia? An Answer in Pictures

June 2, 2016 By Jen Ambrose 16 Comments

Zambia's not the most popular destination, but it has so much to offer. Our photos and introductory guide will convince you to visit!

Zambia not on your bucket list? Jen had the chance to spend a few months working there, and her photos of the country’s many attractions just might change your mind (especially if you’re a nature lover with a penchant for adventure).

Filed Under: Africa, Off the Beaten Path, Zambia Tagged With: photo essay

Adventure, Culture, Beaches: Our Dream Destinations (part 1)

March 26, 2016 By Jen Ambrose Leave a Comment

The world map in our living room has pins for the top ten countries we want to visit. One thing Jen’s top choices have in common? They’re all off the beaten path.

Filed Under: Off the Beaten Path, Reflections

10 Facts about the Azores You (Probably) Didn’t Know

January 12, 2016 By Jen Ambrose 4 Comments

Colorful homes on a cliff in the Azores.

The Azores aren’t a very well-known travel destination (yet!), and we weren’t too familiar with the islands before we visited. From food to costs to an unlikely connection to the Iraq War, here’s what you need to know.

Filed Under: Europe, Portugal Tagged With: Azores, travel facts

Travel-Inspired Resolutions for 2016

January 5, 2016 By Jen Ambrose Leave a Comment

Cross-country skiing in Yellowstone National Park.

Even if a round-the-world trip isn’t in the cards this year, we hope you’ll still be seeking adventure in 2016. Our New Year’s resolutions are inspired by travel, but feasible for everyone.

Filed Under: Reflections

Things We Did, Saw, Learned, & Loved in 2015 (part 1)

December 30, 2015 By Jen Ambrose Leave a Comment

The town of Furnas in the Azores in 2015.

In looking back at 2015, Jen reflects on her favorite travel moments and other most meaningful experiences from the year, plus what she learned from them.

Filed Under: Reflections

Welcome to Passions and Places, our brand new blog!

December 18, 2015 By Jen Ambrose Leave a Comment

Watercolor world map by Michael Tompsett.

Passions and Places is a brand new blog about travel, adventure, wellness, and more, written by a couple living in Boston. We’re excited to share with you our best tips, stories, and reflections.

Filed Under: Reflections Tagged With: travel writing

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Hi! We’re Jen and Ryan, an American couple on a journey to travel the world while working from the road. We’re passionate about outdoor adventure, responsible travel, and getting off the beaten path. Passions and Places is a space for us to share our stories and tips with you, but most importantly, we hope to inspire you to seek your own adventure.

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