Salem, Mass – Everybody knows about Salem’s fascinating history, from the witch hysteria to the maritime trade. But today’s Salem is also a vibrant place. While updating the Lonely Planet content, I went in search of Salem, beyond Witch City.…
Charlestown
Charlestown, Massachusetts – Hard at work for Lonely Planet, I am hitting the Freedom Trail with all the tourists these days. Today it was the Bunker Hill Monument and the USS Constitution (site of another learning experience during the toddler…
Boston Public Library
Boston, Mass – An ode to the Boston Public Library. How do I love thee? Let me count the ways. (1) Want to feel smart? Spend some time in Bates Hall at the Boston Public Library. (2) The third floor…
Boston Triathlon
South Boston, Massachusetts – Back in January, I made a New Year’s resolution to complete a triathlon this year (as I used to do, in my life before twins). Daddio surprised me by enrolling me in an early season race…
Public Art on the Rose Kenndy Greenway
Boston, Mass – I am digging the public art on the Rose Kennedy Greenway this summer.
Yellow Submarine on the Big Screen
Somerville, Mass – To celebrate its 50th anniversary, Yellow Submarine is returning to the Big Screen! In the UK, this one day event happened at select theaters last week. In our neck of the woods, it’s happening all weekend long…
Palace Playland – 2
Old Orchard Beach, Maine – With great sadness, I learned of the end of the Galaxy Coaster at Palace Playland. This fabulous old-school roller coaster was a highlight of our last visit to the boardwalk amusement park. But now I…
Have sketchbook, will travel
Boston, Mass – We used to be regulars at the Museum of Fine Arts. You know, back when the twins didn’t go to school and I was always looking for things to do with them. (Read about some of our…
Red Sox History Lesson
Boston, Mass – For Father’s Day, the twins got Daddio tickets to the see the Red Sox. Lucky me, I got to attend the game too! So nice of them to get an extra ticket for me. (We beat the…
Boston Public Garden
Boston, Mass – In honor of their world landmarks project, V’s class took a field trip to the Boston Public Garden. (Not exactly a world landmark, but certainly a local one! One of the classic recommendations for Boston for Children.)…