{"id":8158,"date":"2016-09-26T23:41:10","date_gmt":"2016-09-26T22:41:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging.sommertage.com\/en\/?p=8158"},"modified":"2023-09-04T13:55:10","modified_gmt":"2023-09-04T12:55:10","slug":"our-road-trip-from-new-york-to-boston-highlights-and-travel-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.sommertage.com\/en\/our-road-trip-from-new-york-to-boston-highlights-and-travel-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Road Trip from New York to Boston: Highlights and Travel Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Yes, we do love road trips. We love them even more when we\u2019re in the US. Driving along an American highway and experiencing the freedom of the road is like one of the best feelings ever. Last time, when we\u2019ve been to the US, we made a small road trip from New York to Boston with some stops in between.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We started at New Jersey\u2019s Newark Airport, more precisely at the Avis car rental where we paid way too much for our car! We didn\u2019t make a reservation \u2013 silly us!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Roadtrip<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Travel Tip No. 1: Always book your rental car in advance. Always.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Anyway. Time to hit the road! We\u2019re in America. We\u2019re on the road. We\u2019re at\u2026 New Jersey Gardens Outlet. Welcome to the US! We\u2019re going really crazy within the next 4 hours of shopping. It\u2019s already dark when we exit the shopping mall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travel Tip No. 2: Don\u2019t miss the Jersey Gardens Outlet which is situated very close to the airport!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Our very first destination is New Haven which is supposed to be 2 hours away by car. However, due to darkness and rain we need a bit longer. As soon as we arrive in the city center, we notice that there is not a single motel (of course there is none, we\u2019re in the center). So we make a U-turn and head straight back to the suburbs. Later that night, we find ourselves in a dirty, smelly and kind of disgusting room. Good night!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Travel Tip No. 3: Don\u2019t stay at \u201cBest Way Inn\u201d Motel in New Haven. Just don\u2019t.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Thanks to the jetlag, we wake up very early and immediately leave the motel. We\u2019re visiting the stunning Yale University and instantly fall in love! The university is just lovely and reminds us of the Gilmore Girls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Yale<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A friend of us told us that there is a free guided walk around the campus. However, the tour starts at 2pm which is too late for us, so we decide to stroll around the campus on our own. There are only a few students around as it is A) a Saturday and B) holidays. Nevertheless, we enjoy our walk a lot!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travel Tip No. 4: You\u2019re gonna love Yale no matter what day it is!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

At lunch, we have some delicious burgers and fries at Shake Shack which is situated next to the campus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Yale<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Travel Tip No. 5: Shake Shack is always a good idea!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Time to head to Boston \u2013 but not without stopping at Wrentham Village Outlet. Another day, another outlet \u2013 oh dear! This outlet is built up like a small town, so we enjoyed being outside and strolling around the area. However, we only stay for a short period of time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travel Tip No. 6: If you think you\u2019re not consumption-oriented, you\u2019ve never been to America.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

By late afternoon we reach Boston. We\u2019re tired as hell. In the evening we\u2019re strolling around the city center, ending up at Dong Khanh Restaurant at Harrison Avenue. This Vietnamese restaurant is truly a gem: the dishes are delicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The next morning, we\u2019re having breakfast at Metropolis Caf\u00e9 at Tremont Street which we can definitely recommend. Try the baked granola \u2013 soooo yummy! We walk along Newbury Street to reach Boston Public Garden. From there, we walk along the popular Freedom Trail \u2013 a path through downtown Boston which leads you to the city\u2019s most important historical buildings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Massachusetts<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

One of our favorite places is Quincy Market and its vibrant outdoor area. By that time, Kathi unfortunately is suffering from a cold, that\u2019s we\u2019re heading straight back to our hotel to relax a bit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travel Tip No. 7: It doesn\u2019t always have to be off the beaten track \u2013 tourist routes can be amazing as well!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\"Boston<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

In the afternoon, we\u2019re heading to Harvard University. We\u2019re strolling around the campus which is not that impressive as Yale but still amazing with all its brick buildings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Harvard<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

In the evening, we\u2019re visiting North End, a neighborhood which is known for its Italian flair. Unfortunately, we\u2019re not able to catch a table at the famous Regina Restaurant. That means another burger at an American diner which is air-conditioned as hell.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travel Tip No. 8: Don\u2019t underestimate how freezing it can be inside an American restaurant!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Our small road trip finally ends at Dover, New Jersey, at the house of Romeo\u2019s relatives who bought us six different kinds of Cheesecake. Six! The perfect end for an all-American road trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hard facts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Distance covered: 538 miles
Which is in kilometers: 865,83
Venti-Cappuccino at Starbucks: 6
Expenses: way. too. much.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What\u2019s more:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We gave back the car at Newark Airport in New Jersey. From there, traveling to Manhattan was very easy. Next time, we would probably add another night in Boston. And we would also travel to New Hampshire. Or Vermont. Or Maine. Well, road trips \u2013 event short ones \u2013 are simply our favorite way of travel!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Have you ever been on a Road Trip from New York to Boston? Tell us about you experiences \u2013 we\u2019re looking forward to your comments!<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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