After exploring Boston, it’s time to leave the city and experience all the region has to offer. Whether you enjoy theme parks, quaint seaside towns, or a city known for witches, there is a day trip from Boston that everyone will enjoy. Several travel bloggers have offered their personal recommendations for day trips. They’ll share why it’s worth your time...
At a certain point along the 10 Freeway rows of giant, steel, windmills appear. Some are spinning furiously while others are frozen in place. They seem to go on forever, possibly numbering in the thousands, and often trigger questions. Why are some of these windmills spinning, but others not? Is wind energy effective? Do these giant steel contraptions kill birds?...
Should I stay or should I go? That's the challenge I face when I visit a new city. Do I stay and explore this cool new place, or do I venture out on a few day trips? I’m afraid Los Angeles doesn’t make this choice easy. After thirty years of living in and near LA, I still haven’t seen it...
After twenty-five years of regular trips to Portland, Oregon, I finally had the opportunity to visit the other Portland. So I headed cross-country from Southern California so I could finally visit Portland Maine. This would be my first trip to this city and state, and I was seriously excited. I’ve seen the photos of rugged coastline and lighthouses along with...
Midcoast Maine is a destination in its own right, but it’s also a common path between Portland and Acadia National Park. According to National Geographic, Acadia is one of the most visited parks in the U.S., and many people will fly into the Portland International Jetport and immediately head north in a car to see this spectacular sight. If time...
Havana is the city everyone thinks about when they hear “Cuba.” This is where most brochure photos are taken featuring restored convertible cars rolling through the city against a backdrop of pastel colored buildings. And I admit that I loved visiting Havana. But to really experience Cuba it’s necessary to get out of the capital and explore some of the...
When asked, “How was Cuba?” I have two answers. First, it’s a beautiful country! This Caribbean nation offers it all from quaint seaside towns to lush, verdant valleys. Second, this country needs a tremendous amount of work. The roads are in poor condition, buildings everywhere are crumbling, and potable water is still delivered by truck to most homes. While I...
It was during my first trip to Africa in 2016 that I learned about mountain gorilla trekking. I couldn’t afford a gorilla trek at the time, nor could I take any more time off work, but I was determined to see these incredible animals when I returned in 2019. I was fortunate to make this trip with two friends, Jeanie...
I expected to be charmed by Havana, and I was. The minute I saw the old American cars--beautifully restored--whizzing past slightly dilapidated, pastel colored buildings I was happy. This is what I’ve seen time and time again in YouTube videos, AAA brochures and even in Anthony Bourdain’s television show, Parts Unknown. What I hadn’t expected however were the poor road...
When thinking of things to do in Orange County, museums may not be at the top of your list. Instead, you’re thinking of great beaches and theme parks. I love the beauty of our beaches, and adore the Magic Kingdom, but I also appreciate OC museums, and hope you’ll add them to your to-do list whether you live here or...
