New York, New York – Ever since the twins fell in love with Hamilton and learned the entire soundtrack by heart, I have been waiting for the opportunity to see Hamilton on Broadway. Or at least somewhere–live–but preferably on Broadway.…
Highlights from Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – We only spent a few days in Pittsburgh, but I have to admit I was pleasantly surprised by this unheralded city. There are vibrant, bustling neighborhoods, a hip and happening university district, excellent restaurants, and an authentic…
Road Trip to Pittsburgh
Scranton, Pennsylvania – It’s our first family vacation in over a year! And we’re going to… (drumroll)… Pittsburgh? Yes! Road trip to Pittsburgh! Somehow, I have not been able to tell anybody about our vacation plans without giving an explanation,…
The Nutcracker, Revisited
Somerville, Mass – We have not been home for Christmas in three years, since we were in Costa Rica last year and Italy the year before. It feels strange, not just to be home, but to be stuck at home…
An American Musical
Somerville, Mass – Our last trip pre-pandemic was a mini road trip to New York City, where we celebrated Daddio’s birthday and went to see Phantom of the Opera. Within days of our return home, schools closed and the state…
Covid-safe Road Trip
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…
Phantom of the Opera
New York City – We decided to celebrate Daddio’s birthday in NYC. He has been wanting to come down to visit his sister, so I planned a sort-of surprise and sort-of spontaneous getaway. We love to go to the theater…
Best in Travel 2020
Lonely Planet announced their picks for Best in Travel 2020. Every year, they solicit input from staff, writers and other hardcore travelers to come up with a list of locations. “Each is chosen for its topicality, unique experiences and ‘wow’…
The Twins do DC
Washington DC – In another life, I used to live in Washington DC. In fact, this is where Daddio and I met, way back when (but that’s a story for another time). This year, we took the twins for their…
Charlie & the Chocolate Factory
New York, New York – What’s a weekend in the Big Apple without seeing a Broadway show (besides infinitely more affordable)? Since we splurged on spending Thanksgiving in the city, we decided to splurge all the way, and we got…