Boston Travel Blog

Let’s face it, kids can be difficult to feed. I swore my son would never be a picky eater because I’d be supermom and make his baby food using herbs, spices and flavors so he would be accustomed to adult fare, and develop a sense of taste. Well, I did make his baby food, often pureeing our...

Photo by Strohm-Herman The walk from the alleyway, through the door featuring the handmade 81/2 x 11 sign that simply says backbar, down the elementary school-esque hallway and through the unmarked door into the dimly lit room buzzing with cool had me sketched out until I was met by the smiling face...

With so much seasonality in Massachusetts there is something new to do every few months. Winter does not leave residents feeling blue; when temperatures drop you’ll find Bostonians strapping on skates to stay active. The cold temperatures make it ideal to take a swirl around on the ice outdoors....

photo by Lucid Dreamer ♥ on Flickr Before I got engaged I must admit that I fantasized the moment. Some were big, fancy, flashy fantasies in which I was dressed to the nines, surrounded by fanfare, and in a location where I knew the most wonderful things had to happen. One such fantasy was being given...

Courtesy of cherrylet/flickr Opened this spring, Legal Harborside , Floor 1, is not about the food; it is all about the atmosphere. The minimalist decor of this industrial looking space has a panoramic view of Boston’s fish pier. Sitting outside, on a warm summer night, I watched the place fill...

It is not often stated, but Boston is a great walking city that has been made even greater by the creation of the Harborwalk and Greenway.  If you have $50 to spend on one day in Boston and want to make the most of it, put on your walking shoes and start early. Begin your day on Newbury Street. Start...

You don’t have to be in Florida at this time of year to feel 90 plus degree heat, and even Boston is a contender in the battle of scorching east coast cities. But Bean Town has the advantage of being just two hours from an ocean-side getaway for July 4th weekend or any boring Saturday. Kennebunkport,...

Looking to spend a couple of hours off the beaten path? How about a museum installation that also inspires new ideas? A trip to the Mary Baker Eddy Library in Back Bay offers both. The Mapparium in the library presents visitors with a very unique look at the world – literally from the inside...

The SoWa open market, located in Boston’s South End neighborhood, opened it’s 2010 season on May 15th. How would I describe the market? It’s where the local farmers market meets the Brimfield Antique Fair meets the student art sale meets the holiday craft show. Picture a place where you can...