Some people can hop on a plane without so much as a guidebook in their carryon bag and actually look forward to exploring a strange place without an itinerary or even knowing much about where they’re going.

I’m not like that. I’m a planner. I research and read and prepare detailed itineraries for my trips; it doesn’t matter if I’m traveling for work or pleasure. Although I don’t go so far as to schedule bathroom breaks, I have been known to map out my meals as well as how much time I think it will take to get from Point A to Point B.

But, as... Read More

There are many attractions and activities in the Boston area that offer a change of pace for the non-traditional tourist.  Having been to Boston a few times, I was looking for unique experiences and was fortunate to find some.

Mapparium
One of Boston’s most unique attractions, and one I had never heard of, was the Mapparium.  Located in the Mary Baker Eddy Library, the Mapparium is a three-story stained glass globe.  It was built in 1935 with 608 glass panels that could be replaced as the world changed.   A... Read More