Somerville, Mass – After much consternation about the future of Lonely Planet and the future of travel itself, here is my first post-pandemic Lonely Planet guidebook… Experience New England. “Experience” is a brand new series of guidebooks that Lonely Planet…
Chilamate, Costa Rica – I am moving quickly on this trip! I spent a few days at one of my favorite places – the Chilamate Rainforest Eco Retreat. In the past, we have stayed here en famille (although it’s been…
San Miguel de Sarapiquí, Costa Rica – What a thrill to be back in Costa Rica for a Lonely Planet guidebook update! This whole thing came about rather unexpectedly, so I am traveling solo (for now), during the rainy season,…
Planning a trip to Massachusetts? Well, you’re in for a treat – whether it’s endless outdoor adventures, dynamic cities, or delectable dining. For the most part, traveling in Massachusetts is an easy endeavor, but it helps to know the local quirks…
The sea, the sun, the sand: it seems like a simple recipe for a perfect vacation. Indeed, traveling in Cape Cod is refreshingly straightforward, but it helps to know some local quirks and conventions. Remember these top tips and get the most…
Want to visit Massachusetts on a budget? Thanks to fantastic academic and cultural institutions and wonderful natural resources, travelers can experience the very best of Massachusetts without busting their budgets. Making the right decisions about where to eat, what to do and…
Come to Massachusetts to get a new perspective on American history, to explore unusual art venues, to experience one of the country’s most dynamic cities, to indulge in delectable and varied dining, to marvel at sparkling seascapes and hike through…
Cape Cod, Mass – No place says summer in New England like Cape Cod – that iconic arm that reaches out into the Atlantic, yielding 560 miles of sun-drenched, windswept coastline. Cape Cod is the quintessential summertime destination, with sand dunes covered…
Somerville, Mass – A funny thing happened. This book, which I researched and wrote a year and a half ago, was finally published. Lonely Planet’s Best of Costa Rica is a scaled back version of the bigger country guide, covering…
We are so grateful to Tony Wheeler (co-founder of Lonely Planet) for blurbing The Tsarina’s Lost Treasure and now for reviewing it on his blog, Tony Wheeler’s Travels. “The Vrouw Maria was of no great size, less than 30 metres in length, and of no great…