Bostonians are not particularly rude. The rudest customers I ever encountered as a cab driver were from the Midwest (weirdly – I have horror stories). Bostonians are not particularly friendly. Why are Bostonians so angry? Nobody admires Boston more than us Bostonians, but rest assured, there are certain aspects of our city that tend to […]

March is a month of change so bringing the appropriate clothing is a must. March in Boston can be both winter-like and spring-like so you should pack for both. It’s a good idea to dress in layers with a warm jacket or coat with scarf and gloves for the colder days. What should I pack […]

Yes it is safe, but it will be easier to get on the Orange line at North Station and take it to Back Bay station where you can get commuter rail. However, if you will have a long wait for commuter rail, then waiting at South Station will be more comfortable. Is the orange line […]

The rate of crime in South Boston is 24.48 per 1,000 residents during a standard year. People who live in South Boston generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Is South Boston a safe neighborhood? Is South Boston safe? South Boston is safe during the day so strolling and bike […]

Boston is a diverse city. Today, Boston ranks 6th among the 25 largest cities in the US in proportion of the population that is foreign-born. Boston has one of the most highly-educated populations among major American cities. Is Boston culturally diverse? Over the last four decades, Boston has become a much more racially and ethnically […]

San Francisco is 65.8% more expensive than Boston. San Francisco housing costs are 128.8% more expensive than Boston housing costs. Health related expenses are 20.3% more in San Francisco. Is Boston more expensive than California? Los Angeles is 6.7% more expensive than Boston. Los Angeles housing costs are 14.4% more expensive than Boston housing costs. […]

Even a small dog like a Boston Terrier can cause injury if they bite, especially on delicate skin or on extremities like the hand or ankle. Teaching your Boston Terrier good manners, which include not biting or nipping even in play will serve you and your dog well in the future. Are Boston Terriers vicious? […]

In a finding that may or may not be surprising, Boston has been ranked No. 1 in The Daily Beast’s list of the “25 Drunkest Cities” of 2012.The percentage of Boston’s population classified as binge drinkers is 20.1 percent. The percentage of Boston’s population classified as heavy drinkers is 7.4 percent. Is Boston a drinking […]

If you’re looking for the very warmest time to visit Boston, the hottest months are July, August, and then June. See average monthly temperatures below. The warmest time of year is generally mid July where highs are regularly around 86.5°F (30.3°C) with temperatures rarely dropping below 66.9°F (19.4°C) at night. Is July or August hotter […]

Boston is a walking city and is fairly small as easy to navigate on foot or by train. A car isn’t necessary in Boston. Parking in the city will cost you $40+ a day, and more if you are staying overnight, depending on the area. Do you need to have a car in Boston? If […]

Boston Tea Party, (December 16, 1773), incident in which 342 chests of tea belonging to the British East India Company were thrown from ships into Boston Harbor by American patriots disguised as Mohawk Indians. What really happened at the Boston Tea Party? The Boston Tea Party was a political protest that occurred on December 16, […]

This guideline says that the household income must be at least 40 times the monthly rent. For example: two bedroom median rent across Boston is currently $2,600. A Boston household will need to make at least $104,000 combined for an apartment at that price. What is a good salary to live in Boston? If you’re […]

Quality of Life. Boston is one of the healthiest cities in the country with a high quality of life to match. Deutsche Bank says Boston is the eighth best city in the world in terms of quality of life. (Boston is the highest-ranking U.S. city on the list). Is Boston a nice city to live […]

in Boston, said Boston is so expensive because the demand for housing is much greater than the supply. The high demand is the result of all of the universities, hospitals and industry in Boston. “The supply is limited and that is what drives the prices up,” he said. Is Boston really expensive? Living in the […]

Little Italy Boston | 10 Places to Visit Paulie’s. Entering the Northend/Little Italy Neighborhood from Salem St. Ernesto’s Pizza. New Spin Laundry. Galleria Umberto’s. Mike’s Pastry. Paul Revere Statue/Paul Revere Mall (The Prado) The Old North Church. The Skinny House. Is Little Italy in Boston Safe? Many people know the North End as “Boston’s Little […]