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…
Traveling with Tykes on a Plane? Here’s how to survive the ride.
We’ve all done it. A parent boards the airplane with a child in arms, and all the other passengers on the aircraft hold their breath, hoping that the family does not sit near them. But now that parent is you: how…
Costa Rica with Kids
Originally published at lonelyplanet.com There are so many reasons to take your family to Costa Rica: it’s safe, it’s inexpensive and it’s adventure-filled. Read on for our recommendations for a Costa Rica vacation that’s fun for the whole family. Here…
Swimming, Snorkeling, Soaking
Sarasota, Florida – Last week, we took an impromptu getaway to the Holiday Inn in Somerville, Massachusetts. It was fun, but I was being ironic when I called it a vacation. This week, we took a proper getaway–like, on an airplane–to…
Surviving Winter
Somerville, Mass – So, apparently we’re about to experience a “potentially historic blizzard” in the Northeast. That seems like an appropriate time to post some strategies for surviving winter with small children with an excess of energy. One winter, we happened…
Illuminations Tour
Somerville, Mass – The twins are crazy about Christmas lights. What 4-year-old isn’t? And really, what better time to embrace your inner 4-year-old, suspend your judgment, and just soak up some sparkly, high-wattage holiday spirit? It’s one of the things…
Drumlin Farm
Lincoln, Mass – It’s Veterans’ Day, so all across America parents are looking for something to do with their kids, who have no school (again). I figured the museums would be packed, so we headed out to our favorite Mass…
Ferry Beach
Saco, Maine – There’s nothing better than a fall trip to the beach: that last taste of summer that is all the sweeter, knowing that the next one is probably nine months away. In fact, it could be argued that a…
Maritime Museum of Finland
Kotka, Finland – You wouldn’t guess that this gritty, shipbuilding center would be our first “tourist” destination in Finland. But less than a week after our arrival, we made a beeline for the Maritime Center Vellamo, a massive wave-shaped building…
Jet Lag
Kirkkonummi, Finland – I completely forgot about time zones. Or, more importantly, jet lag. In all of our travels in recent years, we have only lost or gained an hour or two, which caused barely a blip in the twins’…