Somerville, Mass – It’s a long drive back to Boston from Michigan (13 hours), so we decided to make it a proper Covid-safe road trip and break it up with a few outdoor-activity stops along the way. Niagara Falls When…
Naguala Jungle Lodge
Los Planes, Costa Rica – We left Cabo Matapalo and moved across to the other side of the Osa Peninsula, where we are staying at the darling, friendly and extremely remote Naguala Jungle Lodge. This is a sweet family operated…
Carezza Ski
Nova Levante, South Tyrol – Two years ago we had a (sort of) successful first attempt at skiing. I vowed to take the twins skiing more often, so they might learn to love this sport, and by association, winter itself.…
Weekend in the Dolomites
Bolzano, South Tyrol – Escape from the city! We headed north for a weekend in the Dolomites. Our hotel, Magdalener Hof, has a excellent restaurant and a pool with a view. We might spend the entire weekend right here.
Salem, Beyond Witch City
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.…
Archipelago Trail
Korpo, Finland – Daddio and I cycled a piece of the glorious Archipelago Trail. This 230km circular route traverses the Turku Archipelago, starting and ending at the old capital. Cycling is on smooth country roads that provide glimpses of fields…
Vacation Mavens Interview – Visiting Costa Rica with Kids
Vacation Mavens is a family travel podcast offering destination guides, family travel tips, and ideas for parenting on the go. Co-hosted by Kimberly Tate from Stuffed Suitcase and Tamara Gruber from We3Travel, Vacation Mavens provides inspiration to jumpstart family vacation planning and tips…
Gourmet Island
Providenciales, Turks & Caicos — Feasting on fresh, local seafood is one of the essential elements of any Caribbean getaway—along with basking in the sun on fine-sand beaches and soaking in turquoise waters. The island of Providenciales promises all of these…
Family Travel Snap
The twins and I are featured on the Lonely Planet Family Travel Snap today. Check us out as we share our experiences zip-lining in Belize. Read more on Lonely Planet…
Chilamate Rainforest Retreat
Originally posted November 2013. Chilamate, Costa Rica – Our first stop in Costa Rica is Chilamate, located on the Sarapiqui River in the country’s Northern Lowlands, a rainforest-covered region that was in danger of being completely converted to banana and pineapple plantations. With the growth…