From left to right: 1) Surprise! I’m in Russia for the intellectual pilgrimage I’ve spent the last decade preparing for. 2) Life on the edge is more interesting. 3) The Winter Palace in Saint Petersburg. 4) Have you seen my post about Tops’l Farm? 5) Beautiful collection of national artwork at the Russian Museum. 6) Making sure I get my reading…Read More
Travel
The Berkshires Travel Guide
Can you believe I’ve lived in Massachusetts for seven years and had never been to the Berkshires? Blasphemy. Earlier this month I went on a girls trip to Western MA with my mom, my aunt, and my cousin. Known for scenic beauty and a lively arts scene, the Berkshires exceeded my wildest expectations. It’s historically…Read More
Beauport Hotel, Gloucester
It may not seem like it, but spring and summer are around the corner and it’s time to start thinking about warm weather getaways. Last weekend Elissa of Style Wire and I spend a night at the Beauport Hotel in Gloucester. It’s a beautiful property and less swarmed than the Cape or Martha’s Vineyard. Plus,…Read More
The Hilton Curacao
Boston in the winter is brutal. It means short days, frigid temperatures, and a perpetually late MBTA. This year, the Hilton Curacao saved me with a mid-winter getaway. I traded frost bite for small bites at cocktail hour and jetted off to the Caribbean. The Hilton Curacao has no walls. Okay, there are walls around…Read More
A Road Trip with Zipcar
As a long-time city dweller, I don’t have a car and haven’t driven in years. But that doesn’t stop me from having adventures. I partnered with Zipcar for my road trip up to New Hampshire and I’m officially hooked on the service. Zipcar operates similarly to a car rental service, but easier. You make an account…Read More
Getaway House, NH
I started this week off in the most relaxing way possible, with an off-the-grid overnight at Getaway House, New Hampshire. Getaway builds collections of tiny houses in the woods, two hours or less from a major city. With the help of Zipcar, a friend and I easily drove up from Boston. The houses are designed to serve…Read More