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…
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 /…
Coffee in Costa Rica
If you like to drink coffee, you’re going to love Costa Rica. Thanks to its rich volcanic soil and varied topography, this small country produces coffee beans with impressive depth and a variety of flavors. And, in true Costa Rican style,…
Connected in Costa Rica
Costa Rica is the ultimate destination for outdoor adventure and discovery, and escaping the crush of the modern world is a key selling point of any getaway to this Central American gem. And yet… We still want to keep in touch with friends…
The Best Places to Travel in your 20s
Lonely Planet writers compiled a list of the best places to travel in your 20s. Not surprisingly, Costa Rica is on the list! (At least I am not surprised, because I nominated it and I wrote the entry.) Indeed, I…
The Best Lakes for a Vacation
Lonely Planet writers compiled a list of the best lakes for a vacation in the USA, and of course it includes Lake Michigan! (It’s no coincidence that we had a wonderful getaway to Lake Michigan just last summer, which explains…
Boston’s Hidden History at BBC Travel
Some travellers come to Boston to follow The Freedom Trail past famous sights from the US’ colonial and Revolutionary history. Others wander around the hallowed halls of the Boston Public Library and the red-brick buildings of Harvard University. But Boston’s hidden history is rich and…
Need to know before you go to Cape Cod
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…
Massachusetts on a budget
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…