April 5 2014

Pic(k) of the Week – Nauset Beach

Esha Samajpati

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The Palouse: When Mongolia Is Out, Head West!
The Palouse – a distinct geographic region of the northwestern U.S., encompassing parts of north-central Idaho, southeastern Washington. Photos... Read more »
Published: September 23, 2020 - 10:59 am
Useful and Interesting New Products for Fall
Fall Products, from food to scooters, that our readers will enjoy. Sitka Salmon shares, EcoReco... Read more »
Published: September 22, 2020 - 10:43 am
Thailand: Floating with the Sea Gypsies
These are Thailand’s “sea gypsies” who have lived almost entirely on the sea for generations,... Read more »
Published: September 21, 2020 - 10:27 am
Airline Fees Aren’t Going Away, They’re Just Getting Started
Airlines delighted travelers by announcing the end to change fees, but don't expect that they... Read more »
Published: September 19, 2020 - 10:44 am
Travel in Germany During the Pandemic
The author leaves home in the Netherlands over the border to Kleve, Germany to adapt... Read more »
Published: September 18, 2020 - 10:22 am
Mount Kenya: Beacon of Brightness in Africa’s Heart
Mount Kenya | Ascending the second highest peak in Africa, with spectacular views of Lake... Read more »
Published: September 17, 2020 - 10:00 am
GoTraveler: Exciting Adventures Without Leaving Your Room
Want to visit any place on earth, and stay right in your living room? Check... Read more »
Published: September 16, 2020 - 10:35 am
Travel the Country in Your Own Giant Rented Bus
StormTrooper Coaches specializes in reliable, long-distance bus travel in the U.S. that takes families, friends,... Read more »
Published: September 15, 2020 - 10:48 am

ReadUpOnIt

Cape Ann: A Relaxing Visit to the “Other Cape”
Cape Ann, Massachusetts. We spent the weekend on this northern Cape of the state, in... Read more »
Published: September 17, 2020 - 3:59 pm
My Grandchildren, Nathan and Sofie
…... Read more »
Published: September 5, 2020 - 1:50 am
September is Upon Us, But the Bummer Persists
September is here, but are we all there? September is coming and we are getting... Read more »
Published: August 30, 2020 - 3:27 pm
29 Million Page Views and Counting….GoNOMAD Going Strong
I got a notice from Google today, one of the so many missives that come... Read more »
Published: August 18, 2020 - 5:44 pm
Westport for Some Family Vacationing
Instead of Eagles Mere, We found a comfy, big house in Westport Mass for our... Read more »
Published: August 9, 2020 - 6:45 pm
Newport is My Next Port of Call
Newport Rhode Island is my next port of call. I'm traveling again in the month... Read more »
Published: August 1, 2020 - 4:27 pm
Camping, Savoring Slow Return to a Good Life
Camping in the woods in Franconia New Hampshire, savoring the small things like stores opening... Read more »
Published: July 25, 2020 - 5:00 pm
Thousand Islands’ Famous Shore Dinners
Visiting Clayton NY, on the border of Canada, where the 1000 Islands Harbor Hotel provide... Read more »
Published: July 15, 2020 - 12:50 pm

Pilot Girl

Flat-out good time on the Wallkill Valley Rail Trail
There was a blowout on the bumpy Wallkill Valley Rail Trail this past week. Make... Read more »
Published: June 28, 2020 - 3:27 pm
Earth Day efforts in my backyard
Happy Earth Day, everyone. A whopping 50-years! As I watch events unfold on www.earthday.org with... Read more »
Published: April 25, 2020 - 2:23 pm
Take-out lunch atop Pine Cobble Mountain
“Take-out” is the responsible thing to do today but hikers have been practicing the culture... Read more »
Published: March 29, 2020 - 3:48 pm
Lessons in social distancing in Williamstown
While morose faces heaved books and belongings into idling vehicles others played hackie-sack and drank... Read more »
Published: March 15, 2020 - 12:21 pm
Hiking the “hook” from sun-up until sundown
George’s initial objections to hiking the Province Lands gave way to resignation when he realized... Read more »
Published: February 17, 2020 - 12:03 am
Wearing ourselves out in Provincetown
Valentine’s in Provincetown and my Big Fish (seen above) is on a quest to find... Read more »
Published: February 15, 2020 - 5:12 am
Valentine’s Detox in P-Town
I’ve had enough of reality. Time to get away. A refuge away from political frustrations... Read more »
Published: February 14, 2020 - 2:24 pm
Rocking it out on Groundhog Day
I could almost hear the riff, “I got you, babe,” while taking this photo of... Read more »
Published: February 3, 2020 - 2:20 am

Round World Photo

Stay Wicked Fah Apaht
We all could use a little humor during these Covid days.…... Read more »
Published: June 22, 2020 - 5:18 pm
Free Tapas! Castilla y Leon, Spain
Free tapas with every drink is still the norm at some restaurants in Castilla y... Read more »
Published: January 23, 2020 - 1:56 pm
Son Moll Sentits beach in Cala Rajada, Mallorca.
The view from Hotel Son Moll Sentits in Cala Rajada, Mallorca.…... Read more »
Published: January 22, 2020 - 9:09 pm
Churros.
Churros in Castilla Y Leon, Spain. Simple, beautiful, incredibly delicious.…... Read more »
Published: January 15, 2020 - 4:10 pm
Hot air ballooning over Segovia, Spain.
Hot air ballooning over Segovia Spain with @siempreenlasnubes . Totally cool. Tradition demands a glass of champagne... Read more »
Published: January 11, 2020 - 9:02 pm
The Vandoliers. White Water Tavern Little Rock Arkansas
This pic is of the amazing Vandoliers nailing it on a Friday night at The... Read more »
Published: January 10, 2020 - 6:19 pm
Soller Train in Mallorca Spain.
The famous wooden trains of Soller pass through a crowded town in Mallorca, Spain. For... Read more »
Published: January 2, 2020 - 2:13 pm
Las Médulas Roman Gold Mines,Spain
The Roman gold mines at Medulas. Absolutely spectacular.…... Read more »
Published: January 1, 2020 - 4:59 pm

Miles to Go

Late Summer Hike – Lover’s Leap State Park
“Lovers. Oh that word bums me out unless it’s between meat and pizza,” said Liz... Read more »
Published: September 18, 2020 - 7:59 pm
Stillness
Last weekend we went for a hike in our home state and as I looked... Read more »
Published: August 26, 2020 - 7:06 pm
A Stroll Through Waveny Park
As summer keeps rolling on, taking with it bit by bit the late sunsets and... Read more »
Published: August 17, 2020 - 12:56 pm
Deck Chairs, Bagels, Dragons and Books
Rearrange-the-deck-chairs-on-the-Titanic means “to do something pointless or insignificant that will soon be overtaken by events,... Read more »
Published: May 30, 2020 - 6:12 am
Walks, Boredom and Finding Magic in the Mundane
I am going to do the unthinkable and begin my post with a quote. Friedrich... Read more »
Published: April 11, 2020 - 3:48 am
The Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum
Way before the COVID-19 pandemic hit, we took a trip to New York City for... Read more »
Published: April 3, 2020 - 6:35 am
Super Bowl 2020 – Smaht Pahk
Try saying Remote Smart Parking Assist. It’s a mouthful, isn’t it? So Hyundai decided to... Read more »
Published: February 4, 2020 - 4:28 am
New Year’s Resolutions – Why Bother?
As a child, I used to make resolutions diligently but as I have grown older... Read more »
Published: January 18, 2020 - 2:31 pm

Travel Tales from India and Abroad

Postcards from Hanoi, Vietnam
I visited Vietnam in the October of 2019 on a blogging trip with IndiGo when... Read more »
Published: August 19, 2020 - 8:34 pm
Mridula is a Solo Traveler’s Guardian Angel!
Karina and I met near Mt. Lavinia Railway Station because we both took a wrong... Read more »
Published: July 30, 2020 - 11:20 am
When my Sister Wore a Saree in Paris (Written by Alka)
Who would have thought travel would come to such a grinding halt in 2020! So... Read more »
Published: July 9, 2020 - 4:14 pm
Design Conversations at Pendi, Colombo
If someone would have said to me in January that Colombo would be my last... Read more »
Published: May 28, 2020 - 6:31 am
Human by Nature- Vignettes from Beautiful Kerala
I am lucky, I have traveled to the beautiful state of Kerala many times. Nature... Read more »
Published: March 26, 2020 - 11:23 am

Travel News Notes

Houston, We’ve Solved a Problem: Air Service Restored
The latest air carrier service restorations from Air France, Qatar Airways, and United Airlines... Read more »
Published: September 2, 2020 - 2:52 pm
With Love from Massachusetts in 2020!
The Spirit of Massachusetts has a new billboard campaign that states, "With Love From" fifteen... Read more »
Published: June 30, 2020 - 3:12 pm
Cruise Ships at Sea, Trying to Find a Berth
Cruise ships around the world are having a hard time finding friendly ports in which... Read more »
Published: April 1, 2020 - 2:52 pm
Isle of Man: Famous for the TT Races and Railroads
Isle of Man is an island off the coast of Liverpool, but it’s not part... Read more »
Published: January 16, 2020 - 2:10 pm
French Bee Serves Up New Service to Paris from Newark
French Bee, France’s leading low-cost long-haul airline, is pleased to announce its new route between... Read more »
Published: November 25, 2019 - 8:44 pm
Could You Be Swarovski’s Digiscoper of the Year?
The 14th edition of SWAROVSKI OPTIK’s internationally popular “Digiscoper of the Year” competition has had a... Read more »
Published: August 23, 2019 - 10:11 am
Picky American Eaters Hate Local Cuisines
A new study finds that most Americans are very picky when they go on vacation... Read more »
Published: August 14, 2019 - 7:40 pm
If You’re Delayed, You Can Get Paid!
TRAVEL CHAOS: British Airways Passengers entitled to Compensation Air passengers are today facing severe delays... Read more »
Published: August 7, 2019 - 1:54 pm

Running in Circles

Scattering Love
It has been four months, three weeks, and two days since our kids lost their... Read more »
Published: April 14, 2019 - 11:57 pm
Going Home
I just returned home from two weeks in the Dominican Republic, a country that helped... Read more »
Published: February 10, 2019 - 4:33 pm
Grief
I have been trying to muster up the ability to write a blog for quite... Read more »
Published: January 1, 2019 - 11:24 am
Gearing Up for Summer With Teens
I love summer. It is my favorite season, which likely comes as no surprise to... Read more »
Published: June 5, 2018 - 2:38 am
In The Trenches
Parenting is HARD. This is not a cliché. This is not a whining mommy blog... Read more »
Published: May 16, 2018 - 1:05 pm
Last Night in Cuba
It’s our last night in Cuba as I write this, and I really don’t know... Read more »
Published: April 23, 2018 - 2:57 pm
Saying Goodbye With Love and Hats
This weekend we laid my grandfather Nathaniel Harrison Hartshorne to rest. Our family gathered together... Read more »
Published: April 10, 2018 - 1:43 pm
The Ultimate Responsibility
Man, my kids have been giving me a run for my money lately. It's really... Read more »
Published: March 13, 2018 - 7:03 am

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