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06/17/2026

Fenway Park opened on April 20, 1912 — five days after the Titanic sank. Let that sink in for a second.

We took the exclusive 8am field access tour, which puts you on the warning track before the park opens to anyone else. Standing on that field, knowing the history that's played out between those foul lines — Babe Ruth, Ted Williams, Carlton Fisk's '75 World Series home run, and four more championships since — was genuinely moving, even for someone who's visited a lot of ballparks.

The tour also takes you up to the Monster seats, atop the Green Monster, through the Royal Rooters Club with its World Series rings collection, and to the press box where a famous scene from Moneyball was filmed. Oh, and Jimmy Buffett played Fenway. Of course he did. 🎵

We've written up everything — what each tour option costs ($20 to $75), what to expect, what we loved, and where we felt the access fell short compared to other stadium tours we've done. Honest review, full details.

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We got exclusive 8am field access on the Fenway Park tour before anyone else arrived. Here's what to expect, what to see, and how to book it.

06/06/2026

Some memorials announce themselves. This one doesn't.

On Western Esplanade in Southampton, there's an unassuming brick wall that most people walk right past. But if you stop and look closely, you'll see them — names, initials, hometowns, carved into the bricks by American soldiers who stood in this very spot, waiting to board ships bound for Normandy.

Over 100 of them left their mark here between 1944 and 1946. Some were heading to D-Day. Others to the Battle of the Bulge. Many never came home.

No grand monument. No eternal flame. Just a brick wall, worn by time, still holding the names of young men who wanted someone — anyone — to know they were here.

Of everything we saw and did in Southampton, this is the one that stayed with us. We've got the full Southampton story — including how to find the wall and what else to see and do — over on the blog. Link for the full story - https://muchtobedone.com/southampton-england-travel-guide/.

05/26/2026

We'll say it plainly: Ohio is one of the most underrated road trip destinations in America.

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The Pro Football Hall of Fame. The real Shawshank prison. The world's largest military aviation museum — free admission. One of the country's great ballparks in Cincinnati. The oldest continuously operating hotel in the state. And an Ice Cream Trail with 150 stops, run by TourismOhio, that we are absolutely planning to tackle.

We've written up everything worth seeing, eating, and experiencing across the Buckeye State in our new Ohio travel guide.

We want to know: what's the Ohio stop that most surprised you? Or if you haven't been — what would get you to go? Tell us below. ⬇️

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Our Ohio travel guide covers the best destinations, attractions, and restaurants across the Buckeye State. More here than most travelers realize.

05/26/2026

Most people fly over Ohio without a second thought. That’s their loss.

From the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland to the real-life Shawshank prison in Mansfield, the world’s largest air force museum in Dayton, and some of the best barbecue and burgers you’ll find anywhere — Ohio rewards the traveler who actually stops.

Oh, and the Ohio Ice Cream Trail? 150 stops across the state. We’re not making that up. 🍦

We’ve put together a full Ohio travel guide covering the best destinations, food, and hidden gems across the Buckeye State. Link in bio → muchtobedone.com

Drop a 🙋 if you’ve underestimated Ohio — or tell us your favourite stop in the comments.

05/19/2026

They call it a masterpiece of historic architecture, but the history inside these grand walls is anything but quiet.

When you look at the majestic, gothic stone towers of London’s Tower Bridge, it’s easy to imagine a world of medieval knights, sweeping orchestral music, and centuries of ancient royal history. But if you peer just an inch beneath the surface, you quickly realize that history wasn't a polished period drama—it was a workplace comedy.

The ultimate irony? Those "ancient" stone towers are a total illusion. Built in the late 1800s, Tower Bridge is actually a massive, industrial steel skeleton wearing a very expensive Victorian costume just so it wouldn't upset the neighbors at the Tower of London. Inside, it didn't run on royal decrees; it ran on the hissing, clanging chaos of giant steam engines pumping water to lift 1,000-ton bridges into the air. You can still smell the faint tang of coal smoke, river air, and polished brass inside the old engine rooms—standing right where Victorian engineers pulled off one of history's greatest architectural magic tricks. Traveling here isn't just about snapping a postcard photo; it's about realizing that history’s most dignified landmarks are often just brilliant human improvisation wrapped in stone.

💡 Must-Do: Skip the standard sidewalk view. Head up to the high-level glass floor walkways to look straight down at the traffic, then head down to the Victorian Engine Rooms to see the massive steam pumps that originally powered the whole illusion.

Explore London with our travel guide to start your planning! https://muchtobedone.com/london-travel-guide/

05/10/2026

From Hawaii to Europe and all over the US, today we’re celebrating the heart of our travels. Happy Mother’s Day to our favorite travel partner! 🌺🗽🏰 Here’s to many more adventures together!

04/29/2026

Forget the crowded shuttle buses and the hour-long commute to the outskirts of Watford. There’s a way to feel the "magic" of 1997 without ever leaving Central London—and you can do it from the back of an iconic Black Cab.

We recently swapped the broomstick for a taxi, and in just three hours, we hit 10+ filming locations. From the "un-quiet" history of Leadenhall Market (Diagon Alley) to the exact spot where Harry and Ron "borrowed" the Ford Anglia, it felt like the city was peeling back a secret layer just for us. Our driver even played the movie scenes on an iPad at every stop—talk about the "Human Touch."

Must-Do Tip: Don’t wait in the 2-hour line at King’s Cross for the "fake" Platform 9 ¾ photo. A Black Cab guide can often get you past the gates to see the actual filming spot on the passenger platforms.

Link: https://muchtobedone.com/destinations/f/harry-potter%E2%80%99s-london-in-3-hours-the-ultimate-black-taxi-guide

04/22/2026

They built it, and the fans are still coming—to Dyersville, Iowa. On this date in 1989, the iconic movie Field of Dreams opened in theaters, but what happened next is the real story.

You can still smell the freshly cut grass and the floor wax of the farmhouse—as if the owners just stepped out for lunch and never came back. Most "movie sets" are just plywood and paint, but this patch of Dyersville dirt feels more real than any billion-dollar stadium. It’s the ultimate "Perspective Shift"—turning a dusty Iowa farm into a cathedral of second chances.

It bridges the gap between a simple cornfield and a global legend, proving that sometimes the "scrappy" human element is what truly lasts.

Don’t just take a photo. Bring your gloves, play catch and enjoy free access to the field and a chance to actually feel the ghosts of the game. Read the full story here: https://muchtobedone.com/destinations/f/field-of-dreams-in-iowa-is-a-baseball-fan%E2%80%99s-paradise

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04/20/2026

They call it a "Reformatory," but the history inside these 25-foot stone walls is anything but quiet. 🏰⛓️

The Hollywood Secret: That "parole room" where Red sat? It’s tiny! To make it look movie-sized, the crew kept the cameras in the hallway and filmed through a hole in the door.

The World Record: The facility houses the world’s tallest free-standing steel cell block—six tiers of history that will make your neck ache.

The Real "Ghosts": Paranormal investigators flock to the west attic, where "intelligent hauntings" are said to interact with visitors who treat the spirits with respect.

Must-Do Tip: Take the "Hollywood Meets History" tour to see the original "Brooks Was Here" ceiling replica.


Link in Bio for the full tour guide!

04/20/2026

You can still smell the damp stone and old floor wax—as if a guard just turned the corner and the heavy iron gates are about to slam shut behind you.

Most people know this "castle" as The Shawshank Redemption, the place where Andy Dufresne found hope. But before Hollywood arrived with chocolate-syrup "sewer" pipes—yep, that is how they filmed that scene, forever changing our view of Hershey's Chocolate Syrup—The Ohio State Reformatory was a grand experiment in "rebirth".

Architect Levi Scofield didn’t set out to build a dungeon; he built a Gothic masterpiece designed to inspire young men to find a new path. You can still feel that "Then vs. Now" irony as you walk the halls. You come for the movie locations, but you stay because you can still smell the floor wax and hear the "ghosts" of a century of real-life stories.

Don't just look at the cells. Look up at the architecture of the central guard station—it's where the "Palace of Peace" meets the reality of iron bars.

Read the full "Shawshank" journey here - link to the story in comments.

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