I have to admit, I was being very narrow-minded. You see, I grew up in California where autumn is really only a concept. Californians try, but only really succeed, in conjuring up fall by decorating excessively. Then I moved to New England with its spectacular bursts of colors! Some would say I now live among […]
Adventures in the Treetops of Massachusetts
My kids were super excited to learn that we were getting hosted to visit a ropes obstacle course near us, that even had ziplines! Boundless Adventures is in Berlin, Massachusetts and every last one of us, even though we have very different thresholds for thrills, had a fabulous time. Boundless Adventures, Berlin, Massachusetts Boundless Adventures […]
New England Bucket List: Catch Quahogs and Make Stuffies!
On my personal New England bucket list has been to get into the water and catch my own quahogs, like native locals did long ago. Thankfully, one of my best friends lives on a salt pond in Narragansett. So on a bright spring day she set out to teach three of our friends how to […]
47 Cool Things to Do in Portland, Maine
Portland is a gateway city to all the wonder that Maine has to offer. The city sits on a peninsula and is only three miles long! But it is three miles full of things to do! Portland has a lot to offer– outdoor activities, World War 2 history, lighthouses, a working port, and some of […]
Inventive Local Dishes in a Relaxing, Elegant Restaurant in Portland, Maine
While I was in Portland, Maine for a travel conference, a group of us were invited to a dinner hosted at BlueFin North Atlantic Seafood in the Portland Harbor Hotel. Much of Portland’s restaurant scene is frenetic and crowded. As soon as we walked into BlueFin, I was struck by its elegance and calmness. A […]
Get Up Close and Personal with Arctic Animals in New England!
We are heading into the Arctic this July as part of our trip to Alaska. (Read my Alaska itinerary.) One of the things I am the most excited about doing is trying to see the beluga whales as they migrate through the Turnagain Arm around Seeward. My family’s love affair with these magnificent creatures started […]
Visit a Maple Sugarhouse in New England: New England Bucket List
Being a transplant, when I first moved to New England I wanted to try all things that are especially New England. I quickly had a lobster roll, but many of the quintessential New England activities had eluded me. (Read my New England Bucket List for all of those activities.) This year I finally got to […]
Things to Do in Woodstock, Vermont
Oh, how I love Vermont! It makes me happy just thinking about it. It has gorgeous forests and charming towns, but also an artisan culture that is very inspiring. Located in southern Vermont, the area around Woodstock is very convenient to the rest of New England. This area embodies all that I love about Vermont. […]
Rhode Island Donut Road Trip- Our Quest to Find the Best Donuts in Rhode Island
The Great Rhode Island Donut Quest It was a cold day during stick season in Rhode Island. We were in need and adventure, so decided to set out on a quest to find the best donuts in our home state of Rhode Island. It was much harder than we imagined! I had no idea there […]
A Weekend in Montreal with Kids
I am a huge fan of Quebec, Canada, but had never been to Montreal. Quebec is one of the few cities that I choose to return to over and over. You can read about my Quebec trip here. One of my besties had never been to Canada, so last summer we did a road trip […]