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      There is a charming thing about summer when you visit flower fields, especially lavender. Hot summer days slowly turn into a subtle and calm breeze of air when you see rows of lavender, it's a delightful feeling. This week we visited Summitwynd lavender farm in Massachusetts about 1 and 1/2 hours from my state CT and 30 miles from Boston, Massachusetts .   There are 4,000 lavender plants and more than 20 varieties of lavender in a beautiful location, set against the backdrop of the lush greenery of Wachusett Mountain, and the soft fragrance of lavender is a wonderful experience. You can visit the farm for a festival or anytime. With live music and exhibitions with unique vendors, you can collect art pieces, pottery to dream catchers, and several opportunities to photograph or stroll on a summer afternoon with your family or friends. You can pick fresh lavender, too, and there is a cute gift shop where you can buy lavender plants, soap, and one-of-a-kind g...

 If you're traveling to Cancun, visiting Mercado 28 will provide you with a unique experience. Market 28 is an outdoor marketplace comprising more than 100 shops, located in the center of downtown Cancun and approximately 30 minutes from the hotel zone. A market full of ceramics, leather goods, painted and handmade dresses, straw bags, precious Mexican hats, tequilas, hand-painted colorful T-shirts, magnets, peppers, and silver and exquisite jewelry.       It is unique because you don't just go there and buy things at a fixed price; instead, you buy using your bargaining skills. For people from Western countries, it may seem and sound a bit strange, but that is the way things work here, and that is one of the fun parts of visiting Mercado 28. A burst of color everywhere with Mexico 's local and beautiful handmade pieces, this marketplace is aesthetically enchanting as well. It's a wonderful place to spend an afternoon browsing and shopping.  A few tips It'...

 If you follow my blog, you must have read my Tulum post. Besides its incredible attractions, food is another reason I want to visit Tulum repeatedly. Here is my list of good food places in Tulum . A few tips in a snippet,  (a )  Bring cash; many places in Tulum only accept cash.  (b) Covid precautions are taken care of in most. (c) Most Tulum dining spots know how to speak English, and menus are usually available in both languages.  Ilios  - If you want to experience luxurious all-day dining, Ilios will be your address, and you will have the perks of live music and a DJ. The jungle-themed atmosphere, with dimmed lighting, creates a one-of-a-kind experience accompanied by supremely attentive service. A variety of good Greek food with distinctive and fresh flavors will delight your taste buds.  Raw Love Tulum  - Near the beach in the open, lush greenery, just right after the Ven a La Luz statue. Raw Love is the ultimate destination for vegan a...