When I planned our Martha's Vineyard day trip, I didn’t know much about the island, other than that it was a favorite summer escape for American royalty. It’s one of those places where history and headlines quietly overlap. From presidential summers to the final flight of John F. Kennedy Jr., the island carries stories that go far beyond what you see on the surface. As a matter of fact, it was only 2 days after our visit that Obama’s chef mysteriously drowned there. So for me, this Martha’s Vineyard day trip was part historical curiosity, part current-event fascination, and part …
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Things to See in Plymouth MA: Waterfront Walk, Plymouth Rock & Mayflower
I was stoked to see Plymouth, Massachusetts. As mentioned before, I grew up in Canada, and one of the things I looked forward to most as a kid was American Saturday morning cartoons. My brothers and I would wake up early, sneak into the living room while my parents were still asleep, and turn on the TV—manually, because remotes weren’t a thing yet. Between Bugs Bunny, Road Runner, and all our other Looney Tunes favorites, there were these short educational clips from Schoolhouse Rock!. I’m pretty sure that’s where I first learned about Plymouth Rock. Between that... and …
Cape Cod Day Trip: Provincetown, Province Lands, and Highland Light
A Cape Cod Day Trip That Surprised Me We left Wompatuck State Park early that morning and drove as far out on Cape Cod as we could, following that long, familiar hook of land toward its very tip. I had seen Cape Cod referenced in movies, books, and pop culture for years, so I thought I had an idea of what to expect during this Cape Cod day trip. More beach towns. More cottages. More signs of a famous summer destination that had long since been shaped around tourism. Instead, Cape Cod surprised me. This post is part of our New England road trip series. You can view the full route, …
Wompatuck State Park Camping: Our New England Home Base Near Boston
After several days of traveling and a few nights in comfortable hotels, we arrived at our home base for the first part of our New England road trip: Wompatuck State Park Camping. When I booked our campsite, I could hardly believe a state park this close to so many popular destinations still had availability. I booked it before leaving Virginia, and honestly, I felt relieved when I snagged the reservation. Finding a campground near Boston that didn’t require selling a kidney or wrestling the camper through tight city streets felt a little like the camping gods were smiling on us. On the …
Things to Do in Mystic CT: Pizza, Shopping, and Harbor Views
I just finished watching Mystic Pizza for the first time. I avoided it all these years because I had somehow gotten it mixed up with the plot of Mystic River… which I’ve heard is also good, but I tend to avoid dark movies. Life is challenging enough. When I sit down to relax, I want something light and fun. Mystic Pizza is a coming-of-age story released in 1988, starring Julia Roberts as one of three young women figuring out life and love in a small New England town while slinging pizzas at the local pie shop. Much like the spices in the secret sauce recipe, the girls haven’t quite …
