Venice, Italy – I first noticed this water taxi when it passed us in the lagoon, on our way in from the airport. Yesterday I discovered that it docks about five minutes from our flat, on our way to the…
Around Vis Island
Vis, Croatia – On our last day, we decided to take a boat tour around Vis Island, hitting all of the top spots. The tour included the “best beach in Europe” (according to somebody), Stiniva beach. No photos because we…
Vis Island Ferry
Split, Croatia – Day 2 of this adventure was definitely better than Day 1. The 14 hours of catch-up sleep helped a LOT (10 for the parents), as did ending the day in this spectacular place. (Photo taken from the…
Boston Harbor Islands
Boston, Mass – We’re off to the Boston Harbor Islands (scene of a near-disaster outing when the twins were smaller). Getting there is half the fun! I take it back, the kids actually got a little hot and bothered on…
Charlestown
Charlestown, Massachusetts – Hard at work for Lonely Planet, I am hitting the Freedom Trail with all the tourists these days. Today it was the Bunker Hill Monument and the USS Constitution (site of another learning experience during the toddler…
Boston Public Garden
Boston, Mass – In honor of their world landmarks project, V’s class took a field trip to the Boston Public Garden. (Not exactly a world landmark, but certainly a local one! One of the classic recommendations for Boston for Children.)…
Exploring Rostov-on-Don
Rostov-on-Don, Russia – Set along its storied namesake river, Rostov-on-Don is a geographic crossroads, standing at the historical border between Asian and European cultures and acting as a modern gateway between the Northern Caucasus and the Black Sea coast. It’s…
Mariehamn Maritime Quarter
Mariehamn, Finland – The capital of Åland, Mariehamn is a seafarer’s paradise. The waterside Mariehamn Maritime Quarter has long been a center of boat building. Nowadays, the atmospheric quay has ship-building workshops alongside art galleries, cafes and local boutiques. You…
Maritime Museum of Finland
Kotka, Finland – Some of the few artifacts excavated from the Vrouw Maria shipwreck (subject of our next book!). These are on display at Vellamo Maritime Center. This is our second visit to the Maritime Museum of Finland — and…
Experience Kissimmee
Boston, Mass – We’re not going to Florida this year, so I was happy to receive an invitation from Experience Kissimmee for an event in Boston. In addition to drinks and swag we got to: Ride an air boat in the Boston Harbor thanks…