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]
Romance
Alone at a Bonaire Beach Resort, Basking in Beauty
“You’re going to the best beach resort in Bonaire…” my neighbor said, “but not bringing your husband?” “That is correct,” I replied. “The Bonaire trip contest I won only provided one plane ticket.” “Is that weird for you?” the neighbor inquired, concerned. “Nope,” I replied. “Listen — my husband and I were independent humans for… [Read More]
8 Practical Tips for Juggling Family, Career, and Sanity: From Oats to Coaches
By day, I’m a teacher to 140 twelve year olds. By evening, I’m mother of two kids under 4 years old, and by night, I’m a travel blogger who runs two websites. Yeep! As I wrap up my first school year being a Doubly-Employed Double Mama, here’s a practical list of tips that saved my… [Read More]
Sometimes Wives and Mothers Want to Spend Time Alone, or Even Solo Travel! Here’s an Odd Example.
Imagine you win a free trip to a Caribbean island… but the only catch is, there is only ONE plane ticket provided, and you’re married with two kids. How would you feel? What would you do? Miraculously, this just happened to me, and what it revealed was striking. Flash back to a few months ago… [Read More]
This Block Island, RI Lighthouse Will Make Your Jaw Drop
If you swoon for curves and color of splendid old architecture, enter the Southeast Lighthouse of Block Island, RI. Built in 1874, this 150-year-old Rhode Island building beckons you with textures to take your breath away. Join me now as we open the door and climb that historic spiral staircase! Did you know that this… [Read More]
Autumn in Boston’s Arboretum is a Must-See Attraction
Ever heard of “Forest Bathing?” Maybe you’ve done it already without realizing! Known as Shinrin-Yoku in Japan (where the practice is wildly popular), Forest Bathing is the act of wandering the woods to lift your spirits. In other words, it’s nature therapy. Want to know the perfect place and time to do that in Boston,… [Read More]
