The $50 Challenge - Boston on a Budget

One Day. Two People. Fifty Dollars. Is it possible? In a city like Boston, everything seems expensive. And I can’t blame you for thinking that. With most museum tickets costing between $20 and...

Across the U.S. Rust Belt: Tips for Food and Family Activities

When we visited the US this past summer, we had a two-week gap in our travel itinerary between New York and Chicago. So we decided to cross over from the East Coast to the Midwest by land. Within two...

Day Trips Near Boston

Centrally located, the city pf Boston truly is the gateway to New England - a hub of culture, scenic beauty, history and entertainment can be found throughout Massachusetts, and nearby Rhode Island...

The 9 Best Things to Do in Boston

When you grow up near a city, you sometimes take it for granted. You may figure you have all the time in the world to see the sites. That has certainly been true for us, living 30 minutes outside of...

How to Spend Four Fabulous Days in Chicago

Recently, my daughter and I visited the city of Chicago in celebration of her high school graduation. While I had been to the city of Chicago twice before, both were very brief trips. I have always...

Mississippi River Road Trip

Since returning from my solo mega Odyssey, driving 29,000 kilometres (18,000 miles), through all the continental USA states, people ask me what was my favourite place. Throughout my trip people would...