Gulfport, Florida – Gone are the day when we prioritized travel over school. When the twins were younger, I had no qualms about taking them out of school on a whim, whether for a Covid precaution or a canceled flight.…
Boston Sports Fan Destinations
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…
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…
Birding at Makai Golf Course
Princeville, Kaua’i – Princeville is the North Shore’s tourist hub, where swanky resorts and sprawling golf courses dominate the landscape. Indeed, the centerpiece of the Princeville peninsula is the Makai Golf Club. Designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr., the 18-hole…
Full of Gratitude
Princeville, Hawai’i – Appropriately, this Thanksgiving weekend has provided many reasons and reminders for me to be grateful. I feel super fortunate to have so many opportunities for joy and wonder and love in my life! Turkey Trot The WHOLE…
Boston vs Philadelphia
I go head to head with my Philly-based colleague to help you decide which city is best to visit: Boston vs Philadelphia. When I first moved to Boston, I thought I had landed in the smartest place on the planet.…
Tour of Boston’s Universities at BBC Travel
Some cities run on money, while others run on politics, but Boston runs on learning. Ever since Harvard College was founded in 1636, a cool 140 years before the US became a nation, Boston’s higher education institutions have been the…
Woo Sox, Woot Woot!
Worcester, Mass – I read with skepticism and curiosity about the revival taking place in Worcester. Apparently this gritty city is currently one of the hottest spots in the Commonwealth, thanks to a revitalization of the old Canal District. And…
Unique Things to do in Massachusetts
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…
Ice Skating
Cambridge, Mass – There was one winter when the twins were four years old, when we did a fair amount of ice skating. This was my early attempt to embrace winter (although I notice that I called it “Surviving Winter”…