Tag: wanderlust
Explore Boston
“This is Boston, a city with courage, compassion, and strength that knows no bounds.” – Mayor Thomas Menino When my family, friends, and acquaintances travel, I am often asked for recommendations. Since I grew up in Boston’s suburbs and live here again, people ask me for suggestions on what to do when in town. Here goes… […]
MA: Provincetown, Cape Cod
“The waves of the sea help me get back to me.” When my friend, Gisela, came to visit me, she wanted to go biking in the Cape. She really wanted to spend time in Nantucket, which she read about years ago. However, her trip to Boston was last-minute, and the Cape was booked up. Travel […]
Wild Whales, Hyannis, Cape Cod
“Our task must be to free ourselves by widening our circle of compassion to embrace all living creatures and the whole of nature and its beauty.” – Albert Einstein When my friend, Elaine, came to visit me for the 4th of July, she wanted to go whale watching in Cape Cod. She found a whale […]
Playful Seals at La Jolla Cove, California
“Until one has loved an animal, a part of one’s soul remains unawakened.” – Anatole France In my mid-twenties, I moved to California. Before heading to the Los Angeles area, I spent a few months in San Diego. Every day, after work, I would drive to La Jolla Cove and walk the path. My eyes would […]
On Third Cafe, The Jersey Shore
“Coffee… because adulting is hard.” After my work meetings, I needed to find a place to eat before jumping on the road and heading home. I realized I was very close to the Jersey Shore (Sea Girt area), a place I had never been to before. I was curious what the the beach was all […]
Cliff Walk, Newport, Rhode Island
“I take to the open road, healthy and free, the world before me.” – Walt Whitman New England has many beautiful spots to explore. One of the hidden gems near Boston is Newport, Rhode Island. You can take a quick day trip, or spend a few days in the area. There are cute, little shops, the beach, […]
Paradise Island, Cayo Arena, Dominican Republic
“The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever.” – Jacques Yves Cousteau When I traveled to Puerto Plata with Elaine and her parents, Elizabeth and Alexander, our days were filled with tropical breezes, aquamarine water, mouth-watering food, and Vegas-style entertainment. We were spoiled and pampered at our resort, but […]
11 Things to Explore in Seattle
“Only the curious have, if they live, a tale worth telling at all.” – Alistair Reid When you travel for work, do you take time to explore your surroundings? Or, do you go straight to your hotel room, attend your meetings, and head back home? If you have the chance to venture out, I suggest you […]
The Dog and Pony Tavern, Bar Harbor, Maine
“I’m into very colorful food. Obviously lots of flavor, but I think we eat with our eyes first, so it has to look great. The presentation has to be great.” – Giada De Laurentiis I love seafood, especially lobster. When Brenda suggested getting a lobster roll while in Bar Harbor, my mouth salivated. My mission […]
Maine: Bar Harbor on a Whim
“I take to the open road, healthy, free, the world before me.” – Walt Whitman Last week, work took me to Bangor and Ellsworth, Maine. My co-worker suggested I check out Bar Harbor before heading home. Why not? Sure, I was running on empty. But the seed had been planted, and my curiosity was piqued. My […]