Here are five summer travel experiences you’ve probably never had before in New England

From the skies of Vermont to the bioluminescent waters of Narragansett Bay, five writers share their recommendations for bold travelers.

Four days of eating and drinking in Milan

With new direct flights from Boston, there’s never been a better time to go see historic architecture and eat great Italian food, writes Valeriya Safronova.

PERSPECTIVE

Why you must pace yourself when bearing witness

Since the advent of live TV, we’ve been exposed to visuals of traumatic events happening globally and at home. But today, real-life traumatic video streams 24/7, and with the acceleration of social media, it’s a potent combination. This exposure has become such a core part of our daily experience, it fails to even register, writes forensic psychiatrist Ayala Danzig.
 

CONNECTIONS

I hear America singing 

Performing children's concerts nationwide, my husband and I get a bird's-eye view of the educational system, writes Katherine Jamieson. We've seen some stark inequalities. But what doesn’t change is the children. No matter where we are, the kids lift our spirits.

THE BIG DAY

High school sweethearts from New York choose a classic Boston wedding

For young New Yorkers Chloe and Ryan, it’s being together and being in New England that feels like home.   

►Newlyweds and newly engaged, we’re looking for couples to feature in the Globe’s popular weddings column. Fill out the application at the link below or stop by and meet the staff writers at the Lenox Hotel’s Wedding Showcase noon-3 p.m., May 3.

Apply to have your wedding featured in The Big Day. Read other couples’ love stories here. 

LOVE LETTERS

City limits
“I want a break from life with my boyfriend to move to Boston.”  Meredith shares some thoughts on making a difficult decision.

Submit your relationship questions. And check out the Love Letters podcast here.

DINNER WITH CUPID

“I learned Nick recently took up boxing and has a match next month.” Will these two square up for a second date?

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