Travel and life blog of a 6-foot-tall Boston teacher and new mother
“What’s the best place you traveled to recently?” people often ask. Well, this year, one spot leapt into my heart and smooched it so sweetly that it’s the clear winner: Curaçao.
The reason this tiny island in the Caribbean thrilled me boils down to… RAINBOWS. Curaçao is an aria of colors in every sense of the [...Read More!]
“Do DNA kits even work?” I muttered, pulling the colorful box from its packaging. I’ve heard of so many people learning their ancestry from spit testing recently, that when 23andMe offered a trial, I couldn’t resist.
After all, as a traveler, isn’t ancestry a good motivation to direct one’s world explorations? But I remained wary. What could [...Read More!]
When you think of Alabama, do you think first of art? Do! Why? Turns out the largest privately-owned arts facility in the United States, is in Huntsville, AL!
The Lowe Mill Arts and Entertainment Complex is a must-see attraction in northern Alabama. At Lowe Mill, 144 working art studios sprawl across 171,000 square feet of the former textile mill. The building [...Read More!]
When I got the 400th message asking, “Which camera is best for both travel and home?” and “How do I get great photos as easily and affordably as possible?” I knew it was time to write an article on the topic instead of continuing to individually answer each query. I hope this post helps you on [...Read More!]
Before arriving in the UAE, I saw a photo of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi and gasped, “That’s the most beautiful building I’ve ever seen! How much does it cost to enter?” Turns out: FREE.
When I landed in Abu Dhabi, I was 5 months pregnant and moving slowly, but headed directly for the Grand [...Read More!]
Just two hours west of Boston and three hours north of New York City, the town of Amherst, Massachusetts snuggles amid rolling hills. Are you seeking a getaway destination that’s yummy for kids and adults alike? Read on, because this region brims with delights… and donuts.
Destination 1: The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art is amazing. It turns out that several high-profile [...Read More!]
