#  Logistics 

 



  [### Lodging Options near Harvard Square

 ](/news/lodging-options-near-harvard-square) June 27, 2019 

 Sheraton Commander Hotel Irving House at Harvard Double Tree Hotel Charles Hotel Morrison Bed and Breakfast (Somerville) Davis Square Inn (Somerville) Porter Square Hotel Harvard Square Hotel 

 

 

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   [### Transportation

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 The closest airport is Boston Logan International Airport. All international flights are coming to Terminal E, the rest of domestic flights come to Terminals A, B, and C. They are all conveniently connected with Blue and Red line of the metro system via... 

 

 

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   [### Weather Conditions

 ](/news/weather-conditions) June 27, 2019 

 Please note that the weather in Boston can change drastically throughout the day. A humid weather is typical for Boston, so make sure you bring all kinds of clothes. Check [www.weather.com](http://www.weather.com) for everyday forecast. The average temperature gets up to around 5... 

 

 

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   [### Health Insurance

 ](/news/health-insurance) June 27, 2019 

 Before your trip to USA, make sure you have a proper medical insurance for the duration of your stay. Most probably, your public or private medical insurance in your country covers medical expenses in case of injury or accident during a short-term stay at... 

 

 

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   [### Visa

 ](/news/visa) June 27, 2019 

 To get information about tourist visa/ B1-B2 visa, please contact your nearest U.S. consulate or embassy. Please note that the Afro-Latin American Research Institute is unable to offer advice on visa. However, we can issue an invitation letter to help in... 

 

 

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   [### Food 

 ](/news/food) June 27, 2019 

 Breakfast: I Hop Cambridge Tatte Zoe's Dinner & Lunch Cambridge: Nine tastes (Thai) Maharaja (Indian) Mr. Bartley Burger Charlie's Kitchen (American) Spicies (Thai) Orinoco (Venezuela) Otto Pizzeria Subway Shake Shack Tasty Burger Sweet Green (salads)... 

 

 

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