Somerville, Mass – A few weeks ago, as a part of my research for Lonely Planet USA, I visited the Mark Twain House in Hartford, Connecticut–one of the highlights of this round of research. For starters, there was a special temporary exhibit…
Family Camp
Saco, Maine – You can add “Family Camp” to the list of things that I never thought I would do with the twins… until I did it. You know me, Little Miss Independent Traveler. What business do I have taking…
Chocolate Cherry Crisp
Somerville, Mass – Our neighbors’ cherry tree has several low branches that hang over the fence and into our air space. So those are technically our cherries, right? Last week, the twins enthusiastically helped the neighbors pick the cherries on…
Cape Cod for Kids
Somerville, Mass – This is a follow-up to my post about places in Connecticut, Rhode Island and Western Mass that I intend to return with the twins. I have since spent a week or so doing research on Cape Cod and the islands–mostly…
Boston’s Burgeoning Art Scene
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…
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…