Bostonians don’t let the weather stop us, even in the coldest months. This is New England, after all, so we know how to make the most of winter. Join us as we venture out into the icy air or retreat…
New Year, New Ski Season
Newbury, New Hampshire – We always make the first ski outing of the season during winter break–the school vacation week between Christmas and New Years. This year, we didn’t get around to it until New Years Day. Welcome to 2024–new…
Penn and Teller
Boston, Mass – As a pre-Christmas present, Daddio got us tickets to see the incredible magicians Penn and Teller! It’s been a while since we have taken the twins to the theater. (Last time was a special birthday outing to…
Lonely Planet Guide to the Caribbean Islands
Somerville, Mass – Here we are in the deepest darkest days of December. The weather is cold in grey. The nights are long. We are looking at four months of winter. And what shows up on my doorstep, but copies…
Gratitude
Late November, and it’s still beautiful in New England. Lately, I am grateful for every single opportunity I get to be outside, to breathe the air, and to move my body. Happy Thanksgiving!
Skyline Loop at Blue Hills Reservation
Milton, Mass – Every so often, good fortune shines down on the youth of America, and Voting Day (the first Tuesday in November) and Veterans Day (November 11) occur in the same week. In Somerville, there is no school on…
Big Green Monster Maze
Stow, Mass – Our annual trip to Honey Pot Hill apple orchard is one of our longest-standing fall traditions, which Daddio and I initiated well before we had kids. When the twins were little, we went for the farm animals…
Boston vs Chicago
I go head-to-head with my Chicago-based colleague, debating which city is best to visit, Boston vs Chicago. “I am a Midwesterner by birth and a New Englander by choice, so I feel well qualified to weigh in here. And considering…
Costa Rica on a Budget
Traveling in Costa Rica on a budget? It’s easy to experience sticker shock when checking into eco-lodges and renting vehicles and booking tours in Costa Rica. Indeed, it is the most expensive country in Central America, thanks to a booming economy and…
How to get around Costa Rica
Costa Rica packs a world of adventure into a relatively small area. Limited infrastructure means that getting around can be a challenge, but it’s also one reason that Costa Rica is the wild and wonderful place that it is. Do…