Blogger at Large https://www.bloggeratlarge.com/ The Word in Travel Thu, 08 Jan 2026 19:37:21 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.bloggeratlarge.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/B@L-Girl-favicon-100x100.jpg Blogger at Large https://www.bloggeratlarge.com/ 32 32 Everything you need to know about your first Mardi Gras in New Orleans! https://www.bloggeratlarge.com/where-to-stand-for-best-mardi-gras-loot/ https://www.bloggeratlarge.com/where-to-stand-for-best-mardi-gras-loot/#respond Wed, 07 Jan 2026 08:14:33 +0000 https://www.bloggeratlarge.com/?p=49152 I was on a Mardi Gras float throwing beads and other goodies. Here is what I saw about where to stand and what to take with you

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]]> https://www.bloggeratlarge.com/my-best-cruise-tips-for-first-timers/feed/ 0 What to know about Christmas Market cruising in Europe https://www.bloggeratlarge.com/what-to-pack-for-european-christmas-markets/ https://www.bloggeratlarge.com/what-to-pack-for-european-christmas-markets/#comments Sat, 13 Dec 2025 22:06:46 +0000 https://www.bloggeratlarge.com/?p=43569 I visited some of Europe's best Christmas markets and here are my best tips for what to pack and what to wear

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]]> https://www.bloggeratlarge.com/what-to-pack-for-european-christmas-markets/feed/ 2 The best things to do in Boston – for first timers https://www.bloggeratlarge.com/the-best-things-to-do-in-boston-on-your-first-visit/ https://www.bloggeratlarge.com/the-best-things-to-do-in-boston-on-your-first-visit/#respond Thu, 11 Dec 2025 07:48:44 +0000 https://www.bloggeratlarge.com/?p=48689 From historic sites to Boston cream buns, live sport and lobster rolls, here are the best things to do in Bean Town

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