Boston, Mass – I have always said that Boston sports fans take the “fanatic” part of their job seriously. And I always encourage guidebook readers to go to a game to experience this energy first-hand. If you can’t make it…
Young Jack at the JFK Library
Boston, Mass – Lots to see at the John F Kennedy Presidential Library. I have been there many times, but I always learn something new. Exhibits address nearly every aspect of the JFK presidency, including an excellent overview of the…
How Do You See the World?
Boston, Mass – I am excited that I will be spending the next several months working on a series of guidebooks about Boston and New England, revisiting all the old favorite places and discovering some new ones. I always appreciate…
The Best Places to Eat and Drink in Boston this Winter
A series celebrating the joys of Boston in winter Boston, Mass – When the temperature drops, what’s the best way to warm the body and soothe the soul? Indulge in a delicious meal. Bostonian chefs and restaurateurs know how to…
11 Best Things to Do in Boston in Winter
A series celebrating the joys of Boston in winter Boston, Mass – Bostonians aren’t afraid of a little weather. When winter comes to New England, locals bundle up and embrace the season. Whether you prefer to go outside and play or…
Boston’s Winter Culture
First in a series celebrating the joys of winter in Boston Boston, Mass – It was a treat to research and write a series of articles for Meet Boston about visiting Boston during the colder months. Here is the first…
9 Things to Do in St-Martin and Sint Maarten
This article is adapted from the Lonely Planet guide to the Caribbean Islands. (I didn’t adapt it, but I did write the original content. Read more about my adventures in St-Martin and Sint Maarten here.) At 96 sq km, St-Martin /…
Mahaʻulepu Heritage Trail
Poʻipū, Kauaʻi – I spent my last full day on Kaua’i hiking the Mahaʻulepu Heritage Trail, a fantastic 3½-mile shoreline trail that leads past stark cliffs, pounding seas, tide pools, blow holes, secluded bays and beaches, heiau (temple) ruins, a…
Spam Musubi
Lāwaʻi, Kaua’i – Spiced, canned ham may not be universally appreciated as a culinary masterpiece. But in Hawaiʻi, Spam is a household staple, beloved for its versatility, affordability and long shelf life (ever since World War II, when meat was…
Sea Turtles of Poʻipū Beach
Poʻipū, Kaua’i – For my second week in Kaua’i, I moved from the North Shore to the South Shore. The epicenter of South Shore tourism, Poʻipū is less of a town and more of a well-manicured resort area (similar to…