VLOG: A Solo Travel Trip to Boston! (First Trip Post-Divorce, Eating in Boston Gluten-Free)

LOVE YOU SO MUCH! Thank you for spending this time with me on my first ever solo trip to Boston! Below is everywhere we went, links, time stamps + everything we ate (in case you are also gluten-free). Can't wait to spend time in Manie with you next!

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TIME STAMPS:
0:00 The Challenges + Lessons I Expect!
2:26 Let's Fly!
3:01 Good Morning Boston! + Room Tour
5:51 The Plan + The Food for Day 1
7:18 Let's Explore - Paul Revere's House + Walking in the Rain!
8:55 Boston Public Market (GF Chowder!)
10:55 Let's go to the Aquarium!
11:32 Tatte Bakery (I KNOW I PRONOUNCED IT WRONG OOPS)
12:35 My First EVER Lobster Roll
14:04 An End to Day 1
15:04 Mom, I'm Going to Harvard!
16:28 Newbury Street + Public Garden :-)
17:38 Paul Revere's Grave!
18:30 Sushi Date SOLO
20:10 Last Morning!
21:39 In Hunt for Donuts + SEE YA IN MAINE!

WHERE WE WENT:
Hotel - Kimpton Nine Zero
Paul Revere's House
New England Aquarium
Boston Public Market
Harvard Square - Cambridge
Shopping - Newbury Street

WHERE WE ATE:
GF Chowder - Red's Best
GF Bakery - Jennifer Lee's Allergen Friendly + Vegan Shoppe
GF Lobster Roll - Luke's
GF Donut - Kane's
Coffee - Tatte
Sushi - Douzo Sushi

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[MichelJanse]

THANKS FOR LETTING ME BRIING YOU ALONG :-) I am extra excited for the Maine vlog next. Here are links, time stamps + everywhere we went for my mobile viewer friends! <3
LINKS FROM THIS VIDEO:

TIME STAMPS:
0:00 The Challenges + Lessons I Expect!
2:26 Let's Fly!
3:01 Good Morning Boston! + Room Tour
5:51 The Plan + The Food for Day 1
7:18 Let's Explore - Paul Revere's House + Walking in the Rain!
8:55 Boston Public Market (GF Chowder!)
10:55 Let's go to the Aquarium!
11:32 Tatte Bakery (I KNOW I PRONOUNCED IT WRONG OOPS)
12:35 My First EVER Lobster Roll
14:04 An End to Day 1
15:04 Mom, I'm Going to Harvard!
16:28 Newbury Street + Public Garden :-)
17:38 Paul Revere's Grave!
18:30 Sushi Date SOLO
20:10 Last Morning!
21:39 In Hunt for Donuts + SEE YA IN MAINE!

WHERE WE WENT:
Hotel - Kimpton Nine Zero
Paul Revere's House
New England Aquarium
Boston Public Market
Harvard Square - Cambridge
Shopping - Newbury Street

WHERE WE ATE:
GF Chowder - Red's Best
GF Bakery - Jennifer Lee's Allergen Friendly + Vegan Shoppe
GF Lobster Roll - Luke's
GF Donut - Kane's
Coffee - Tatte
Sushi - Douzo Sushi

[maceylynn]

My first thought every video you post “I’m so proud of her🥺” lol I’m just out here mentally supporting you Michel. I’m in a totally different place in my life than you but I have always just related to you as a woman dealing with life’s big challenging. I see the path God has created for you and it’s so glorifying🙌🏻

[cryptociara]

I LOVE solo travelling! Also as a fellow people pleaser, I found that I didn’t feel the pressure to ‘make a plan’ when I solo travelled because I didn’t feel like I needed to make sure someone else had a good time 😕 I’d make full itineraries based around me feeling like I wasn’t fun enough to just exist with that person on a trip… now I love just existing all on my own in new and exciting places ☺️☺️

[taniaabram]

I've lived in Boston for 25 years and seeing it through the eyes of someone exploring it for the first time made me super grateful to live in a really gorgeous city. Oh and apparently you can get Kane's Donuts shipped anywhere through Gold Belly (it's suuuuper pricey though).

[babies]

recently ended a 6 year relationship, your videos inspire me to enjoy the solo life. 😭 thanks for sharing your experiences

[brynvollenweider]

Im gluten free and I cried tears of joy when you ate those donuts. I can 100% relate when you find a place that makes gluten free things you can eat and havent had in years its an amazing thing.

[betsybabf]

Boston! I'm 20 minutes south, right on the coast between Boston and Cape Cod. Been here my whole life and love it. I have had so many field trips, with me growing up and chaperoning my kids' classes, at that Aquarium. One of my sons is in high school, working his butt off trying to get into Harvard. Say a prayer for my bank account.

[lizard]

BECOME A CELIAC TRAVEL INFLUENCER ❤️ I loved and appreciated this so much I’m literally over here planning out my own celiac safe trip to Boston because of you 💕 happy to see you thriving!

[jellotinn]

I love everything about this vlog! First and foremost, because you are THRIVING Michel and we love to see it! I'm so incredibly happy for you! Secondly, I grew up in a city about 45 minutes outside of Boston (I now live in FL), and going into the city was one of my favorite things to do and I miss it so much! I can't wait to see the Maine vlog 🖤

[beckatt]

My cousin has Celiac and literally just posted about her first experience with donuts in over 20 years and how she got super emotional. I actually teared up for you, I'm so glad you had your first solo trip and were able to find such a special treat!

[chechantal]

I lived in Boston for 15 years and it’s honestly the perfect place to do a little solo exploration as “Boston proper” is pretty small and made to be on foot. It’s always nice to be reminded of how lovely and charming my former home truly is. ❤

(also…Nine Zero was my go-to staycation hotel. I’ve stayed in doubles, suites, and the Cloud Nine penthouse before it was renovated. It has changed immensely since covid — some of the best room service breakfast in town before the pandemic changed their service level. It is my favorite Kimpton but you’re right, things have changed😢).

[cnbandy]

Love the new intro music! Feels very bright and refreshed.

[maggafford]

As a Bostonian I’m so glad you had a fun trip! It’s fun to see the area through your eyes—reminds me how lucky I am to live in such a gorgeous place! :)

[dianabenocilla]

My boyfriend and I are going to Boston in a couple weeks and we're Celiac, so this is sooo helpful! Thank you for another great vlog and safe/happy travels, Michel! <3

[SS-yzms]

Michel - could you please make another Q&A type video around solo travel? Just sample questions like how did you feel renting a car alone, being alone in a hotel (what were your emotions), what do you think you would do differently for next time, do you mind sharing your trip budgeting
thank you 😊

[mikalabrown]

Yessss Maine!! It’s the best but I might be biased since I’ve lived here my whole life. Boston is obviously great too!

[angelaalvarez]

Michel!! Omg that was the happiest coolest funnest vlog I’ve ever seen please do more! You look so happy it made me so happy! I can’t wait to see the next one!!

[jadabolinsky]

the fact that you also went to Boston from Texas makes me so happy. I've been thinking about solo traveling to Boston and you're the first person I have found that's done it so thank you!! <3

[DianaP]

Loved that you had such a great time in Boston! I’ve lived here my entire life but I love watching people experience it for the first time! I definitely take advantage of how historic and beautiful the city really is

[michellesmith]

I’m so stoked to rediscover your videos and see your travel ones. I’m visiting the US in July and Boston is one of our stops. Not a solo traveller but strict gluten free, so getting your recommendations are FAB! Thank you - carry on with the niche, it’s so appreciated!