Anse Marcel, St Martin – Who doesn’t love a (nearly) deserted beach? I reached the beautiful Baie de Petites Cayes by hiking along the Sentier des Froussards from Anse Marcel. The destination was spectacular but the hike was also really…
Paradise Peak
Marigot, St Martin – Paradise Peak! (Or Pic Paradis, as they say in St Martin.) At 424m (1392 ft) it wasn’t as grueling as my last hike, and the views were pretty sweet. The hike starts at Loterie Farm, where…
One Island, Two Countries
Goodbye to St Kitts & Nevis (two islands, one country). Hello (Bonjour) to St Martin & Sint Maarten (one island, two countries). I am covering both sides, but staying in France That said, I have been spending some time in…
Alexander Hamilton’s Nevis
Charlestown, Nevis – I took myself on a tour of Alexander Hamilton’s Nevis. And then I had the Hamilton! soundtrack in my head for the rest of the day. (Not a bad thing.) Anyone who has seen the musical Hamilton!…
Vervet Monkeys
New Castle, Nevis – They say that vervet monkeys outnumber the humans living in St Kitts and Nevis. Some of them were featured in this portrait exhibit at the lovely Drift Restaurant. So good!
Driving Tour through St Kitts History
Basseterre, St Kitts – I made up a driving tour through St Kitts history. The tour skirts the northern perimeter of island, taking in the most interesting historical sights. The first stop is the ruins of the Wingfield Estate, a…
Burano
Venice, Italy – It’s a long haul out across the Venice lagoon to the island of Burano, famous for cookies and lace-making. We made the trip to catch some color magic.
Vis Island Beaches
Vis Island, Croatia – Here’s the thing about beaches in Croatia (and on Vis Island in particular). Not sandy. They are mostly pebble beaches so water shoes are a must, especially for kids. If you can get past that, this place is perfect for…
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…
Lonely Planet Caribbean Islands
Somerville, Massachusetts – So we’re hunkered down in the Pink House, getting ready for the holidays, watching the snow fall and dreaming of warmer climes. When what to my wondering eyes should appear, but a box full of books covering…