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…
Turku Archipelago
Nauvo, Finland – The grandparents have arrived! And look where we are! We have rented a house on the island of Nauvo (Nagu in Swedish) in the Turku Archipelago. An awesome 20,000 islands and skerries make up this chain, although…
Goodbye to Åland
Åland, Finland – Today we said goodbye to Åland and our sweet little farmhouse here. We loved the island life! Next stop: Kalajoki on the northwest coast. Here is a pic from the long haul north. P.S. Photo taken at…
Åland Islands
Åland, Finland – We are bound for the Åland islands — the Finnish-owned, Swedish-speaking, autonomous archipelago in the Gulf of Bothnia. Google it.