A Traveling Life
  • Home
  • About
    • About
    • Contact
    • Policies
  • Destinations
    • Boston
    • New England
    • Europe
    • North America
    • Central America
    • South America
    • Southeast Asia
  • Features
    • Sustainable Travel
    • Food Towns
    • Travel Careers
    • Traveling Lives
  • Publications and More
  • Work with Me
A Traveling Life
  • Home
  • About
    • About
    • Contact
    • Policies
  • Destinations
    • Boston
    • New England
    • Europe
    • North America
    • Central America
    • South America
    • Southeast Asia
  • Features
    • Sustainable Travel
    • Food Towns
    • Travel Careers
    • Traveling Lives
  • Publications and More
  • Work with Me
A Traveling Life
Tag:

New England Revolution

    Manila skyline
    Monthly Roundup

    October: A Month of Firsts at Home and Abroad

    by Brianne Miers October 31, 2016
    written by Brianne Miers

    This October was definitely one for the record books! I experienced my…

    First Professional Soccer Game

    Even though I’ve been to nearly every other professional sporting event, before this month I had never been to a professional soccer game. Thanks to New England Revolution, I was able to spend the night of the 1st at Gillette Stadium with my friend Fiona of Gourmet Pigs watching them beat Sporting KC 3 to 1. Beforehand, we were treated to a beer tasting by Anheuser-Busch, but given the chilly weather, I switched to hot chocolate for the game. I loved the energy and diversity of the crowd, and hope there will be many more soccer games in my future!

    New England Revolution at Gillette Stadium

    It was a cold and rainy night at Gillette!

    First TBEX

    TBEX is an international conference that draws the largest crowd of travel bloggers, writers, brands, and social media influencers. I had been wanting to go to one for a while – they generally take place three times per year, in North America, Europe and Asia – but, as a relatively new blogger, I didn’t feel like I was quite ready until now. I’m definitely glad that I finally took the leap, though. It was a busy week of networking, learning, sightseeing, and yes, partying, and it’s already opened the door to so many opportunities that I’m considering going to the next one as well (There’s a special TBEX International in Jerusalem in March).

    Brianne Miers and Ellie Cleary at TBEX.

    My friend Ellie Cleary of Soul Travel Blog and I were big winners at TBEX! I took home an eye mask, and she scored a new neck pillow.

    First Time in the Philippines

    The main reason I wanted to go to this TBEX in particular is that I had never been to the Philippines. I admit that it hadn’t really been high on my list before; however, I’m always up for trying something new. So I decided to check it out, and I’m definitely glad I did. For two weeks I swam, kayaked, ziplined, biked, sailed, ate, drank, and danced my way through this beautiful country – from the 7th to the 12th, I explored the island of Palawan, and then I spent the 12th to the 20th in and around Manila for TBEX and the pre- and post-trips. There were even some firsts within this first trip – I swam with whale sharks, and I rode a bicycle made from bamboo!

    swimmers with a whale shark

    Shark!!! Thanks to Dolphin and Whales Travel and Tours for this once-in-a-lifetime experience and conservation photographer Duncan Murrell for capturing this amazing image!

    biking in front of the Manila Cathedral

    I took a tour of Intramuros in Manila with Bambike, a social enterprise that makes hand-makes bikes from bamboo. Thanks to TBEX speaker Bill Fink for getting a photo of me in action in front of the Manila Cathedral.

    First Private Chef Event

    While I don’t really consider myself a “foodie” – when I travel my diet usually consists of granola bars and bananas – I do love to cook and enjoy eating fresh, flavorful food. Right after I got back from the Philippines, I joined other travel writers and bloggers at a home outside of Boston to be spoiled by the chefs of the Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino. Not only did Executive Chef Romeo Penacino and Executive Sous Chef Ever de Peña teach us how to make our own ceviche, they treated us to a delicious multi-course meal that featured island specialties like keshi yena and tatalia de pinda to warm us up on a cold night.

    quesadilla

    This thing of beauty was a delicious quesadilla made by Chefs Romeo and Ever.

    How to Make One Dish of Ceviche

    Gather:

    • 150 grams of white fish
    • 5 to 7 limes
    • salt
    • cilantro chili peppers
    • red onion

    Mix it up:

    • Cut the fish into small squares and set aside.
    • Cut the red onion and set aside.
    • Add salt to the fish and place it into a big bowl.
    • Squeeze the lime until you produce a white juice called leche de tigre.
    • Add chili, cilantro & onions to taste.

    Enjoy!

    recipe provided by the Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino

    ceviche

    Here was my attempt at ceviche. The chefs said I needed more lime and salt.

    As for the rest of 2016, there are a few opportunities I’m pursuing – all to warm-weather destinations, since it seems that winter has already arrived here in Boston – but I don’t have anything nailed down yet. Stay tuned and Happy Halloween!

    Thanks to Anheuser-Busch and New England Revolution for providing me with two complimentary tickets to the October 1 beer tasting and game.

    Banner image: Manila skyline from my hotel room at the Sofitel
    October 31, 2016 0 comment
    0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
  • Giveaway

    Massachusetts Giveaway: New England Revolution Beer Tasting & Game

    by Brianne Miers September 22, 2016
    by Brianne Miers September 22, 2016

    Next Saturday, October 1, I’ll be at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, doing three of my favorite things – watching soccer, drinking beer and supporting a good cause. And since I have a pair of tickets…

    Read more
    0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail

About me

fullsizerender-1
I'm Brianne, a Boston-based travel blogger who is "working to see the world" by balancing a career with a life of travel. Join me as I seek out local, unique and sustainable attractions in the U.S. and around the globe. Learn more.

Subscribe!

Enter your email address to receive notifications of new posts by email.

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter

Subscribe!

Enter your email address to receive notifications of new posts by email.

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest

Copyright © 2020 A Traveling Life

Privacy PolicyCookie Policy


Back To Top
A Traveling Life
  • Home
  • About
    • About
    • Contact
    • Policies
  • Destinations
    • Boston
    • New England
    • Europe
    • North America
    • Central America
    • South America
    • Southeast Asia
  • Features
    • Sustainable Travel
    • Food Towns
    • Travel Careers
    • Traveling Lives
  • Publications and More
  • Work with Me
A Traveling Life
  • Home
  • About
    • About
    • Contact
    • Policies
  • Destinations
    • Boston
    • New England
    • Europe
    • North America
    • Central America
    • South America
    • Southeast Asia
  • Features
    • Sustainable Travel
    • Food Towns
    • Travel Careers
    • Traveling Lives
  • Publications and More
  • Work with Me
Copyright © 2020 A Traveling Life
Privacy PolicyCookie Policy
We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies.
Do not sell my personal information.
Read More Accept
Manage consent

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously.
CookieDurationDescription
cookielawinfo-checkbox-analytics11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-functional11 monthsThe cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-others11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance".
viewed_cookie_policy11 monthsThe cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.
Functional
Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features.
Performance
Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.
Analytics
Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.
Advertisement
Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads.
Others
Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet.
SAVE & ACCEPT