Our alarm pulsed and we wiggled our way down to the bottom of the bed in the truck camper. We’d set it to wake before sunrise for a special photoshoot so it was still pitch black outside. I poured the mandatory caffeine into my to-go cup and we began our flashlight walk from the campsite toward …
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Boston to Maine Road Trip: A Day of History, Nostalgia, and the Open Road
Boston to Maine Road Trip: Orchard House, Freeport, and the Drive to Bass Harbor We packed up our campsite at Wompatuck, returned the rental car, and pointed the truck north toward Maine. We had already dropped our son off at the Boston airport the day prior, so this was the beginning of our …
Day Trip to Salem MA: Witch History, Museums & Honest Review
This post is part of our New England road trip series. You can view the full route, maps, and all stops: New England Road Trip Itinerary Why I Wanted to Take a Day Trip to Salem MA After spending two days in Boston, we skipped the public transit, hopped in the rental car, and took a day trip …
Things to Do in Boston in One Day: Waterfront Walks, Duck Tours, and Historic Stops
After a full first day wandering through Boston’s neighborhoods and history, our second day took on a completely different feel. If you’re looking for things to do in Boston in one day, this version leans more into the waterfront, a few well-known experiences, and a slower pace that allows you to …
One Day in Boston Itinerary: A Walkable Route (With Map)
Looking for a one day in Boston itinerary? This walkable route connects downtown, Beacon Hill, the Public Garden, Chinatown, and the Boston Tea Party Museum without requiring a rigid schedule. And it's true I must be going, but I swear I won't be longThere isn't that much ocean between Boston …
Martha’s Vineyard Day Trip: What We Found (and Why It Was My Favorite Stop)
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 …
