Going to the Olympics has been my lifelong dream. I first tried to make it happen for Tokyo 2020 (we all know what happened). I made it to Milano-Cortina 2026 – with a huge twist – so I must be back for LA28. It was actually quite fitting that my first Olympics experience happened to […]
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May is beautiful in Boston, and it is also a great month to spend quality time with the special mother in your life. Here are some pointers to get you started on planning your May weekend with Mom. Week 1: Boston Theater Marathon (Sunday, May 3) Attending this unique annual Boston theater event has become
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March is my time to reconnect with the Boston Arts scene. I hope you will follow along (pay attention to my Boston Ballet promo code)! Week 1 The Huntington Theater We Had a World (through March 15) at the Calderwood Pavilion, 527 Tremont Street, Boston Written by Joshua Jarmon (whose “Prayer for the French Republic”
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I have travelled to several World Championships and International Grand Prix events over the years but attending the Olympic Games has remained my dream since childhood. That was until this past February 2026 when I headed to Milan to watch Olympic figure skating with my two friends. (I ended up spending a couple of days
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We first discovered Sarasota, Florida in May of 2020, after 10 weeks of quarantine in our Massachusetts home, after we drove for 22 hours straight to get a little bit of sun and fresh air. We enjoyed it so much, we have since returned several times (it is now our favorite area for Florida vacations!).
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We have recently spent 4 days on Sao Miguel island in the Azores. Azores (an autonomous region of Portugal) is a 9-island archipelago located in the Northern Atlantic Ocean, some 870 miles west of Lisbon. Volcanic Azores are known for its hiking trails but as a non-hiker I was worried about finding things to do to
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Montreal is the most “European” North American city and a favorite destination within a driving distance for those of us in New England who crave the “old town” on a long weekend. There is of course more to Montreal than the “old town”. We have recently paid yet another visit to the city to attend
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With over 150 islands to choose from, planning your first Greek islands vacation could be overwhelming. I planned our own first Greek islands vacation not too long ago and am happy to share the considerations that were part of our planning process. When choosing the Greek islands for our first Greek islands vacation, I weighed
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We have recently spent 6 hours in Savannah Georgia on the return leg of our Boston-Florida roadtrip. This historic Southern city (founded in 1733) adorned with lush greenery and beautifully preserved architecture deserves a longer stay, but that should not deprive you from an exciting stopover on your roadtrip! 6 hours in Savannah give you
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Our mid-winter tropical escape this year has found us on Marco Island Florida. After many years of Miami-area winter pilgrimages, we are now quickly falling in love with South-West Florida coast (here is our Sarasota area trip report from last spring). At 24 square miles, Marco Island is the largest barrier island in the 10,000
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