Somerville, Mass – Way back in 2013, I wrote about embarking on a new project with Daddio. We had this crazy idea to write a book together–not a guidebook, not an academic book, but a narrative nonfiction book. About a…
The Future of Travel
Somerville, Mass – This year marks my 20-year anniversary writing for Lonely Planet (read all about it!). Earlier this week, the publisher announced the closure of their offices in Melbourne and London, calling into question the future of the company…
Sox vs O’s
Sarasota, Florida – Last year we went to JetBlue Stadium in Fort Meyer to see the Red Sox beat the Twins on their first day of spring training. This year, the boys came to us and we watched the Sox…
Return to the Ringling
Sarasota, Florida – It has been several years since we visited the local circus museum, so this year we decided to return to the Ringling. The last time I wrote about this fantastic outing, the twins were four years old.…
Birding at the Venice Rookery
Venice, Florida – One of our favorite annual activities is birding at the Venice Rookery. Just before sunset, hundreds of birds come home to roost on this tiny island, managed by the Venice Audubon Society. This outing offers prime bird…
Winter Break Escape
Sarasota, Florida – It’s that time of year again, when we fly south for a winter break escape with the grandparents in Florida. Poor Daddio was sick as a dog when we left. He managed to drop us at the…
Skiing at Pats Peak
Henneker, New Hampshire – There is no shortage of winter in New England. Yet somehow, with busy weekends and winter break in Florida, we often run out of time to ski. This weekend I seized a rare free Saturday for…
Snorkeling, Ziplining and More
Bahía Drake, Costa Rica – Our final days in Costa Rica were packed with snorkeling, ziplining, and more. And now, we are ready to go home. Isla del Caño After days of downpour, the weather finally cleared enough for us…
Swinging New Year
Los Planes, Costa Rica – Have a swinging New Year, friends. See you in 2020!
Beach Day
Rincón de San Josecito, Costa Rica – This was our “beach day” yesterday. It started pouring 10 minutes after we got dropped off. (We have turned in our rental car because it’s notoriously bad driving in this region. Case in point,…