Alaina Pinto, the former television news reporter turned Boston-based travel guru, is the go-to for more than 120 thousand followers on Instagram @alainapinto for her advice on what to do in Boston and throughout New England.
Wake-Up Time: Usually 7 a.m.
Morning Skincare: I drink a ton of water and moisturize
Workout: Yoga or strength training and cardio
My Aesthetic In Three Words: Bright, natural, fun
Uniform: Something casual and colorful
Favorite TV Show: Schitt’s Creek
Mantra: Meant to be
Weakness: Don’t talk to me when I’m hungry
Best Advice: Get outside as much as you can!
Theme Song To Your Life:I Was Made For Dancin’ by Leif Garret
Inspiration: I have a desire to see as much of the world as possible
Best Travel Tip: I make a tabled itinerary in Google Docs to share with my travel buddy. I book one big thing each day (nature, activity, relaxation, cool restaurant) and play the rest by ear.
Worst Travel Mistake: Once, I accidentally didn’t book a hotel for one night while backpacking in Italy. Luckily, my friend had an uncle who lived two and a half hours away, so we took a bus and stayed with his family. It turned out to be a highlight of the trip.
In Your Carry-On: Everything! I only pack a carry-on.
Three Desert Island Essentials: Endless sunscreen, iPhone (or something to document), a friend
Favorite Hotel: AWOL in Ptown or anything by Lark Hotels
Favorite Restaurant: La Padrona, Back Bay
Favorite Escape: Cape Cod on a weekday at the end of August
Travel Wish List: New Zealand, Albania, Thailand, Japan, Australia, Machu Picchu, Guatemala, every National Park but especially the Olympic National Park in Washington, Norway, and the Maldives…just to name a few
Zodiac: Aries energy!!!!
Bedtime: Lights out at 10 p.m.
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