Invited Up a Skyscraper I’ve Loved for Decades… and Realizing Something
Deep thoughts after a corporate wellness event in Boston about being invited in a skyscraper from the beloved skyline of one’s home city after teaching & travel
Locations to See: Around the World Travel
Take a trip around the world with these articles — either to travel vicariously by enjoying the photos, facts, and stories, or to plan your own voyage! Click to jump to a specific destination in the list below, or scroll down to browse all.
USA Destinations:
Boston, The Berkshires, MA and New England Getaways
Laurel Highlands and Pittsburgh, PA
Folly Beach, SC and the Finger Lakes, NY
Pacific Northwest, The South, Colorado, and California
Destinations Around the World:
The Americas: ABC Islands, Canada, Puerto Rico, Cuba, USA, Belize
Asia: India, China, Vietnam, Thailand, Laos, Japan
Africa and Middle East: Teaching in Ghana, Dubai and Abu Dhabi
Europe: Ireland, Turkey, Greece, Italy, Portugal, Spain
Timeline of all cities visited.
Salem, MA: Food Ideas, Things to Do, and More
Get ideas for things to do in Salem, MA (“Witch City”): Restaurants, food, architecture, history, the PEM, Salem so Sweet ice sculptures, & Bewitched sculpture.
Things to Do in Pittsfield, MA: 11 Ideas
Looking for things to do in Pittsfield, MA, in the heart of the Berkshires of Western Massachusetts? This list has lots of ideas for all ages.
Unique Shopping in Pittsfield, MA, Plus Food Ideas
Learn about fun places in Pittsfield, MA for unique shopping, yummy food, and vintage antiques in the Berkshires — plus posters of book spines and framing.
The Berkshire Museum in Pittsfield, MA: So Eclectic!
The Berkshire Museum in Pittsfield, MA is a wonderful activity for adults and kids in Western Massachusetts to see an eclectic variety of art and learn.
Want a Movie Set? Check out Pittsfield, MA’s Architecture!
The architecture and historic buildings of Pittsfield, MA in the Berkshires of Western Massachusetts is so cool! Perfect for a movie set or other filming.
Where Herman Melville Wrote Moby Dick: Arrowhead, Pittsfield, MA
Learn about visiting Herman Melville’s Arrowhead home in Pittsfield, MA in the Berkshires of Western MA, where the famous whale book Moby Dick was written!
Where to Stay in Pittsfield, MA: Hotel on North
Why Hotel on North in Pittsfield, MA is a central location for exploring the arts, culture, and nature of the Berkshires: theatre, hiking, museums, and food!
The Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, MA: Wow!
The Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, MA is one of the best collections in New England. It’s a must-see attraction for American and Asian art: historic and modern.
Luxury All-Inclusive Adults-Only Mexico Resort Review: Le Blanc, Cancun
An honest first-hand review of Le Blanc Spa Resort, Cancun: a luxury all-inclusive resort, adults only, in Mexico, including food, pools, beach swimming, etc.