Boston, Mass – Boston has always been known for its history, but nowadays the city is attracting attention for its contemporary – art, that is. Read more at Lonely Planet…
Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge
Chatham, Mass – Daddio and I decided to celebrate our 18th wedding anniversary on Cape Cod, which is something we used to like to do BT. Unfortunately, we couldn’t get a babysitter. So, we made a rash and questionable decision…
New England Picks for Kids
Somerville, Mass – I’ve been traipsing around the lower New England states to update the Lonely Planet USA guide. This big book covers a lot of territory, so we can’t give too much attention to any one place (in the…
Mystic Seaport Museum
Mystic, Connecticut – Some mothers go out to brunch, or they get jewelry or a massage for Mother’s Day. I got a visit to the Mystic Seaport Museum. Who’s jealous? Well… you should be! Here’s what the Lonely Planet New…
Boston by Boat
Boston, Mass – With its newly revitalized waterfront, Boston has flung open its front doors to the glorious expanse of the Boston Harbor and the sparkling sea beyond. Stroll down to the waterfront and climb on board a boat to feel…
Pirate Party
Somerville, Mass – Among the first European settlers of Belize were the British Baymen. These guys were essentially pirates and buccaneers, who hid out on the many islands and atolls off the coast of Belize, waiting for their next best…
Red Square
Moscow, Russia – We have Moscow on the brain, apparently. To go along with the release of the new Moscow City Guide, there has also been a flurry of activity on lonelyplanet.com–mostly updating articles (oldies but goodies) from years past.…
Moscow With Kids
Somerville, Mass – One year ago today, we were on our way to Moscow. We had many adventures, and one outcome was the new, just-released Moscow City Guide, excerpted here… An excerpt from the Lonely Planet Moscow City Guide Filled with icons…
Belize Round-Up
Somerville, Mass – We are back in the pink house, where the forsythia is blooming and the internet is working. Now you can get the skinny on our adventurous week in Belize. Start by learning about Half Moon Caye Hobnob with…
A Perfect Day in Boston
Boston, Mass – In honor of our return to this fair city, Lonely Planet has posted my article about A Perfect Day in Boston. More about our amazing week in Belize coming up soon. Bostonians like their freedom. The city’s…