Chicago or Boston?
Sep 9, 2014 | 4:17 pm
#17
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Sep 9, 2014 | 4:19 pm
#18
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Worth 3 days, well, London, Paris, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Rome, to name a few. All of these cities have long histories and fascinating cultures. Boston and Chicago are newish and not overly diverse or interesting.
Sep 9, 2014 | 4:31 pm
#19
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I've spent time in all these cities and for me a day or two is more than enough. To each his own though. Interest is subjective but saying Chicago is not diverse is grossly inaccurate.
Sep 13, 2014 | 2:09 pm
#21
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I grew up in Boston and now live in Chicago. Love both cities and each have their unique characteristics. Boston is a fraction of the size of Chicago. The upside to this is Boston is very walk-able. If you go there don't rent a car because driving around the city can be an adventure and parking expensive. For history and good seafood, Boston can't be beat. Fall is one of the best times there for the weather and atmosphere.
Sep 14, 2014 | 1:32 pm
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While I agree with most of your post and would advise the OP to choose Boston a thousand times over Chicago, New Orleans can certainly give Boston a run for it's money in the history department.
As far as seafood goes: you're kidding, right? I like a good lobster or NE clam chowder as much as the next BC alum, but overall, the Big Easy easily beats Beantown in the seafood department.
Easily. Really, no contest.
As far as seafood goes: you're kidding, right? I like a good lobster or NE clam chowder as much as the next BC alum, but overall, the Big Easy easily beats Beantown in the seafood department.
Easily. Really, no contest.
Sep 15, 2014 | 11:27 am
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While I agree with most of your post and would advise the OP to choose Boston a thousand times over Chicago, New Orleans can certainly give Boston a run for it's money in the history department.
As far as seafood goes: you're kidding, right? I like a good lobster or NE clam chowder as much as the next BC alum, but overall, the Big Easy easily beats Beantown in the seafood department.
Easily. Really, no contest.
As far as seafood goes: you're kidding, right? I like a good lobster or NE clam chowder as much as the next BC alum, but overall, the Big Easy easily beats Beantown in the seafood department.
Easily. Really, no contest.
Sep 16, 2014 | 7:04 am
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Sep 20, 2014 | 4:14 pm
#27
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While I agree with most of your post and would advise the OP to choose Boston a thousand times over Chicago, New Orleans can certainly give Boston a run for it's money in the history department.
As far as seafood goes: you're kidding, right? I like a good lobster or NE clam chowder as much as the next BC alum, but overall, the Big Easy easily beats Beantown in the seafood department.
Easily. Really, no contest.
As far as seafood goes: you're kidding, right? I like a good lobster or NE clam chowder as much as the next BC alum, but overall, the Big Easy easily beats Beantown in the seafood department.
Easily. Really, no contest.
Sep 28, 2014 | 8:40 am
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Sep 28, 2014 | 8:53 am
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Describe the distinct character of each city and what each has to offer. There is no need to bash the other, or otherwise indulge in arbitrary negativism, in order to show the supposed superiority of the city you prefer for your personal reasons. And if you choose to use "better", why not give specific examples that could be useful to the OP. "I prefer X, because...." works pretty well.
Last edited by VidaNaPraia; Sep 28, 2014 at 8:58 am