Art museums in big cities almost always inspire, and that’s certainly the case at the Art Institute of Chicago. I spent a morning wandering through the institute’s maze of galleries on a recent Windy City trip before sensory and informational overload (not to mention my growling stomach and aching lower back) forced me to leave. It’s just too much to absorb in one visit. What I did see, however, knocked my socks off. ... Read More

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. One of Boston’s most unique attractions, and one I had never heard of, was the Mapparium. ... Read More