“Folly Beach, South Carolina is Calling!” read the email subject line. “Folly WHAT?” I muttered, imagining a bunch of 1907 Ziegfeld Follies dancers doing vaudeville by the ocean. I clicked open the message to reveal an invitation. Would I like to be in a tourism video featuring that island, conveniently located next to Charleston, SC?… [Read More]
Locations
Old Buildings Transformed to New, Using Art, in Pietermaai District Curaçao
Willemstad, Curaçao has some of the most colorful buildings in the world, yet due to the tides of history and the blazing Caribbean island sun, this architecture is constantly in flux. During my recent travels through Curaçao, I was particularly enchanted by the half-renovated, half-crumbled neighborhood of Pietermaai District Curaçao. By the time you read this article,… [Read More]
Alpaca and Llama Farm Fun in Western Massachusetts!
Are you seeking more alpaca action in your life? Do you crave the sight of fluffy fur clouds? Come join me on a joyous tour of an alpaca and llama farm in Williamstown, MA to satiate these cravings! The spot where these cuddly creatures roam is called Sweet Brook Farm, and it is SO worth a… [Read More]
What is Too Sick to Travel? Or: “How to Decide if I Should Fly to Peru Tonight???”
“No offense, but you sound awful,” confessed my friend. “I think I’ll be better by tomorrow to make the flight to Peru and Machu Picchu!” I squeaked. I called my doctor with that theory later that day, and she responded bluntly: “No you won’t.” Welcome to the worst cold and flu season in decades: awash… [Read More]
The Most Beautiful Beaches of the Caribbean Island, Curaçao: Which of These 3 Do YOU Like Best?
Warning: The beach photos in this article are ridiculous. You may bonk your head against the screen whilst impulsively attempting to dive into the images. Curaçao is a petite Caribbean island that vacationers are just starting to discover, but it boasts some of the most beautiful beaches I’ve seen in my life. Let’s take a… [Read More]
The Easy Way Up Mount Greylock: The Highest Point in Massachusetts Has Great New England Views!
What’s the highest point in Massachusetts? Why, ’tis the green-skirted, 3,489-foot-tall mountain known as Mount Greylock, my friends! She is well worth visiting on your next New England adventure. Now, given the success of my earlier article about the easiest way to visit El Yunque Rainforest in Puerto Rico (hint: drive up it), I present… [Read More]
