To Atlantis or not to Atlantis? That’s the question.
by motherofalltripsI’ve admitted that until I was invited on the Jet Adventure trip I never had considered taking a beach-resort vacation of this type. Which of course means now that I’ve had the chance to do it the $60 question is whether I would... Read more »
MidAtlantic Wednesdays: Skiing at Bear Creek Mountain
by motherofalltripsSince I got the entire family excited about skiing at Mad River last month, I decided that I should start exploring some of the ski areas in eastern Pennsylvania. My hope is to find a place where next year we could maybe buy a season’s... Read more »
Trafalgar Square, Fall
by motherofalltripsA glorious October day by the fountain in Trafalgar Square. Of course, here’s what we really want to do: And this: All this before sitting down for a snack of raisins in front of Nelson’s Column: And then riding the double decker... Read more »
Mondays are for dreaming: The gray whale migration
by motherofalltripsThere are lots of things I love about writing a travel blog. I love how it brings a sense of possibility into the most dreary of days. When I’m feeling homebound or tied down all I have to do is poke around my own site for a few moments... Read more »
MidAtlantic Wednesdays: The Petersen Urban Wildlife Refuge
by motherofalltripsPeople who live in Delaware tend to be a little sensitive about the size of their state. It’s understandable: it is small and not everyone realizes its significance – or even statehood for that matter (I’ve had people ask me if... Read more »
Mondays are for dreaming: A return from the dark side
by motherofalltripsIt’s not often on this blog that I reveal the less attractive side of my personality to the world. Mostly that’s because I’m in charge of the content, and hey, I like to look good as much as the next person. But I think it’s... Read more »
A return to Italy is a runner up
by motherofalltripsOne of my favorite travel websites is Wanderlust and Lipstick, which recently sponsored the terrific WanderWomen Write contest. Although I didn’t win a trip to Vietnam, I am proud to share that my essay “The Return” was a finalist... Read more »
Mondays are for dreaming: Spring at Winterthur
by motherofalltripsI’ll admit that this Monday morning I’m singularly uninspired. I just returned from a week in Vermont where I was helping out my father after surgery. Teddy and Matt both have the stomach flu. And I’m supposed to bring soup... Read more »
MidAtlantic Wednesdays: Dinotopia at the Delaware Art Museum
by motherofalltripsVisiting the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art made me a fan of seeing original versions of pictures from famous books. Like meeting a movie star in person, there’s something thrilling about encountering a much-beloved picture out... Read more »
A coin in the Trevi Fountain
by motherofalltripsI don’t know if it’s because of my recently-published essay about Florence or the fact that I’ve been sent a few books about Tuscany to review, but I’ve had Italy on the brain lately. This photo offers evidence that Tommy... Read more »
