Right after my 4 days in Boston, I took the train for about two and a half hours and arrived in New Haven. This was my first time riding Amtrak & wow, it was awesome. They had these comfortable seats with free Wi-Fi & charging stations. More, you can see the beautiful views of the wild. Not those common city views, but lakes, rivers, & bridges! I mean is it just me or what?

​I see everyone traveling to major cities like New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, or Seattle, but I haven't really saw anyone traveling to or writing about New Haven! While New Haven isn't the perfect destination for trendy restaurants or cafe, it's definitely an incomparable city to observe the architecture & nature. So here are the top 6 fun things to do in New Haven. 


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As y'all know, I left to Boston right after my graduation! Check out my graduation post here.

In Boston, I stayed in Hotel Commonwealth. It was more exciting for me because this was my first time in Boston! This 4-star hotel is definitely a great choice if you want to visit all the major districts in Boston. All of the Boston attractions are in a good walking and driving distance from Hotel Commonwealth Boston. Once you enter the hotel, the staffs greets you with smiles, and you will feel welcomed by the decorative lobby. The room we booked was spacious enough for three people. Wi-Fi isn't the fastest, but everywhere you go, they have free wi-fi so no biggie! 

Below 12 are the places I visited throughout my 4 days in Boston. 4 days isn't the longest time but I think I have seen almost everything 'first-time' travelers should see. Boston vibe is totally different from Houston, which was interesting! So let's get right into it!


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It's crazy that I have officially graduated from University of Houston with a bachelor's degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management! "Magma cum laude" WOOHOO!!! I still can't believe it, and I'm proud of myself! Congratulations to those who graduated this Spring 2017. 

4 years of college definitely went by so fast, and at the same time, I made so much memories with my friends, professors, and with the school. I am having mixed feelings, sad & happy, because I love my school. My college life has been great, and I want to share the things I have learned from college overall! So here are the 6 things to survive 4 years of college! 

Mother's Day is this Sunday and you probably want to give her something that's unique and meaningful. My mom is flying from Korea to Houston for my graduation so I'm pretty excited to see her! 
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Sometimes, one small & meaningful thing can show how much you love your mom rather than big gifts. 
In case you haven't thought what to give your mom, I got you! Check out these 6 gift ideas for Mother's Day in 2017.

Omg guys, I can't believe it!!!
"Clairebearblogs.com" was one of the 11 blogs nominated for The Sunshine Blogger Award! 
I want to say thank you again to Daniella-Iliketodabble for selecting me! I am so happy that my fellow bloggers are enjoying the contents on my blog. I will continuously create useful and interesting content for all of you, bloggers & readers. 

**The Sunshine Blogger Award is given to bloggers who are creative, positive, & inspiring.

​So let's get right into the questions! 

Shopping is a great stress reliever, gives you happiness, and it's considered an exciting moment.
Going through the new & shiny items in our favorite stores is fun, but we could sometimes be spontaneous on our purchases. I've been there, you've been there, and you realize you spent too much!! 

So today, I wanted to share my top 5 tips on how to save money while shopping.  


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