Wednesday’s Wonder: Old North Church
This Wednesday’s WONDER: Statue outside the Old North Church, Freedom Trail, Boston, MA. The Old North Church was built in 1723 and had an integral … Read the rest
Not My Purse, Monsieur Pickpocket
Our first day in Paris was marked by two very serious introductions to French culture: Food, and Pickpockets The flight to France via Air Canada … Read the rest
“Merci” for the Cheese, “Monsieur”
Sometimes, a traveler needs to know useful phrases of the country they’re visiting that go beyond bathroom humor. Phrases like: “Où sont les toilettes?” and … Read the rest
All-Unique, All-American, All Boston
In our previous post about Boston, we noted our desire for a quintessentially Boston experience. The only problem with the concept of “quintessential” is the … Read the rest
Five Hours to Freedom
“Do not eat the yellow snow for that is where the huskies go” I kid you not was an adage I was raised on. It … Read the rest
Our Weekend in a (Former) Boston Jail
Well, folks, we were in the clink this past weekend. It wasn’t for any past priors. In fact, I have a spotless criminal record, with … Read the rest
City-Slicker’s Fünf to Seattle
Frank and I walk for miles on our travels. We’ve hiked to the top of Victoria Peak in Hong Kong and to the top of … Read the rest
Taking DC in Stride: A Photo Journey
We love to walk, not because it’s cheaper than hopping in a taxi, but because it allows us to absorb a city at its most … Read the rest
How DC Taught Us Farm Animals Belong in Our Bellies
“Can we have a chicken and a duck?” is a common question I ask the mister. I ask this question frequently; usually after watching a … Read the rest
