Bostonians don’t let the weather stop us, even in the coldest months. This is New England, after all, so we know how to make the most of winter. Join us as we venture out into the icy air or retreat…
Kid-friendly Boston on BBC Travel
From the New England Aquarium and Museum of Science to the Boston Harbor islands, local expert Kelley Heyworth shares her picks of the city’s best experiences with children. Welcome to Boston, Massachusetts: hotbed of history, artistic capital, higher education hub…
Boston With Kids
Boston is an incredible outdoor interactive museum, perfect for people of all ages to explore. From wandering the historic sites where patriots fought for US independence to studying Boston’s art collections, with elements that are quirky, creepy, funny and funky,…
16 Best Things to Do in Costa Rica
Come to Costa Rica to discover magnificent landscapes, endless outdoor activities and creatures great and small. This smallish Central American country offers a world of adventure, from water sports to mountain hikes, from rainforest wildlife watching to cloud-forest birding. And when you’re…
Sitka for Kids (Tweens)
Sitka, Alaska – The twins have had their fill of totem poles (since the first totem park back in Ketchikan, realistically). And they used up their patience for history museums pretty quickly as well. So this week when Daddio and…
1804 Battle of Sitka
Sitka, Alaska – The relationship between the Russians and the Tlingit was complex (which is probably true of all indigenous populations and colonizers). In 1802, the Tlingit drove the Russians away from their original settlement at Old Sitka. But a…
Alaska State Museum
Juneau, Alaska – When we weren’t busy climbing mountains, hanging out with humpback whales, and exploring glaciers, Daddio and I have spent our time in Juneau doing research for our forthcoming book, The Last Stand of the Raven Clan. This…
Totems and More Totems
Ketchikan, Alaska – Apparently, Ketchikan contains the largest collection of Native American totem poles in the world (more than 80, if anyone is counting). I was not counting, but we have seen totems and more totems. I suspect the twins…
First stop: Seattle
Seattle, Washington – This summer’s adventure is a doozey! We are on our way to Alaska! But it’s hard to get there from here, without first stopping in Seattle. So, why not? First stop: Seattle! We had exactly one day…
Best things to do in Cape Cod
There’s more to Cape Cod than sea and sand. Some of the coolest things to do on the iconic Massachusetts “arm” take place off the beach. Get out on the water for fantastic wildlife watching; indulge in the region’s finest seafood and hottest…