Attractions in My Beloved Massachusetts Capital! I’ve run Around the World “L” Travel Blog for a decade now, and have lived in Boston nearly my whole life (multiple decades!), but it isn’t until THIS article… [Read More]
Trip Planning and Packing
ABC Islands: Is Aruba, Bonaire, or Curacao Best?
Caribbean Vacation Travel Choices… In exploring a trip to the Caribbean, a delightful trifecta of islands offers three distinct experiences: The “ABC Islands,” which refer to Aruba (“A”), Bonaire (“B”), and Curaçao (“C”). Since… [Read More]
New England Getaways: Ideas for Romantic Trips or Family Travel
“Where can we go for romantic getaways in New England?” I get this question all the time, often from fellow parents who find themselves with a precious weekend of: “Family is in town to help… [Read More]
Fun Places to Go: My #1 Pick of the Year is Pittsburgh, PA!
Every year, I declare the best destination of my 365 days of travel that I think readers would most enjoy. The past two winners were classic vacation pleasers: the Caribbean island of Curacao, and fairytale Quebec… [Read More]
Colorado Mountains: RMNP via Trail Ridge Road
A Rocky Mountain National Park Escape… In July, I became bedraggled — a bedraggledom born from changing the hundredth diaper, packing the thousandth lunch, and grading the ten thousandth essay. (No lie! I can… [Read More]
The Best of Boulder Hikes? Great Colorado Mountain Views!
Ooo, that sweet spot of finding a hike that’s just the right distance, elevation, time, and shade… which has stunning views at the summit as a reward! During my recent trip to Boulder, Colorado,… [Read More]