Cambridge, Mass – It’s been nearly a decade since I have set foot in a mall between Thanksgiving and Christmas. And no, I don’t do all my Christmas shopping over the internet. Most of my shopping gets done when I am…
Central America on a Shoestring
Somerville, Mass – This beautiful new book showed up on my doorstep recently, featuring a new and improved Costa Rica chapter, written by yours truly. It’s just the thing to get us all excited about our next trip to Costa…
The Food Book Mini
Somerville, Mass – This little red book showed up on my doorstep. It’s “A Journey Through the Great Cuisines of the World.” You know… France, Italy, China… Hungary…? Well, this book may be mini, but it covers the cuisines of…
Join the Revolution in Boston
Boston, Mass – If you need an inspirational gift for the traveler in your life, how about this gorgeous hardcover picture book covering the world’s Great Escapes? There’s something for everyone… culture, food, romance and, yes, even a section on…
And we’re off!
Somerville, Massachusetts – You can’t imagine how much I love my house right now. My crowded, messy, falling-down-in-places, little pink house is pretty much my favorite place in the world. Despite the fact that our front porch is crumbling and…
World Food for Kids
Parents remain ever hopeful as we strive to introduce different foods into our children’s diets. Whether your family is travelling the world, or just looking for a little variety in your home kitchen, international cuisine can be a source of…
International Museum Day
Cambridge, Massachusetts – Although I am an advocate of independent travel, I occasionally take assignments writing for travel agencies and tour companies (freelance writers must pay bills). Indeed, I am grateful for a semi-regular gig at Go Ahead Tours, a…
“Silent Spring” in Boston Magazine
Boston, Mass – Boston Magazine has tapped into the region’s literary history to uncover the allure of March in New England. Or lack thereof. “Here in Boston, we can’t be blamed for having mixed feelings about the month of…
New England’s Best Trips
Look what came in the mail! If you ever needed an excuse for a road trip, here it is… An excerpt from New England’s Best Trips You’ve read the history books, seen a few photos, maybe enjoyed a bowl…
Tykes on a Plane
While we’re on the subject of airplane travel, here’s an article that I recently wrote for Lonely Planet (since I am supposed to be an expert)… We’ve all done it. A parent boards the airplane with a child in arms,…