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August 16th, 2008

Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge, Massachusetts

A couple hour drive west of Boston, nearly to the New York state line in Stockbridge, is the Norman Rockwell Museum. 
The site was Rockwell’s home for the last 25 years of his life, and was turned into a museum housing over 700 of his paintings, drawings and studies (the largest collection in the […]

By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 0 comments

April 3rd, 2008

What to Do in Boston on a Budget

Today I have a guest post from blogging pal Susan Johnston.
 
With the decline of the US dollar vs. international currencies, now is the perfect time to explore domestic destinations rather than flying overseas.
Spring is the ideal season to visit Boston, because the weather is warming up and many of Boston’s most popular attractions are […]

By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 1 comment

February 12th, 2007

Commuting Can be Eco-Friendly

On a recent layover, as I was sitting in the transportation van with the rest of my crew, I looked out the window at the mass of tail lights and exhaust fumes, shook my head, and muttered “rush hour.”
For those of you who travel to and from the airport on a frequent basis, I’m sure […]

By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 1 comment

November 24th, 2006

Gifts for Travelers: Red Maps

When you think of the day after Thanksgiving, what comes to mind? 
Relaxing around the house and eating leftovers?  Watching football?  Listening to holiday music and putting up the holiday decorations?  Or are you one of the many, many people who will be heading out to the stores for the kick off of the holiday shopping […]

By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 1 comment

September 5th, 2006

15 Tourist Traps — or Not!

A recent MSN article listed 15 tourist traps that the writer recommended avoiding, claiming they weren’t worth the time and/or money.
I disagree with most of them, believing that they are things you need to do at least once in your life.
Read my reasoning here, compare with MSN writer Jon Douglas here, and then weigh in […]

By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 6 comments

September 3rd, 2006

The Last Days of Summer: Still Time to Get Out for Labor Day Weekend

We’re only half way through the Labor Day weekend, so there is still time to get out of the house and enjoy it.
The clock is running down on time for a couple of events, so if you’re trying to decide what to do, move these to the top of the list:
The National Museum of American […]

By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 0 comments

September 1st, 2006

Ballpark Food with a Latin Flair at Fenway Park: El Tiante

If you’re in Boston for Labor Day Weekend, you probably already know that the Red Sox are at home.
I’m a big baseball fan, thanks to the schooling in the game that I received from my father.  Fenway Park remains one of those ballparks that I just haven’t gotten to yet.
Pal Jeffrey Whelan, who is a […]

By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 0 comments

August 23rd, 2006

Boston Duck Tours

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Today I have a special post written by my pal, Jeffrey Whelan, a NYC resident, and a great source for east coast information.  I’ve known Jeffrey for about three years, and we’ve shared laughs, a cup of coffee or two, and shared our travel experiences.  Thanks, my friend, for agreeing to share some of your travel […]

By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 4 comments

April 17th, 2006

Boston College

I love college campuses, even though it’s been many years since I spent any time as a student on one.
I love the buildings, and the libraries, and the bookstores.  I love checking out the architecture and the landscaping, and people watching, and buying a sweatshirt to wear so I can pretend that I am an […]

By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 5 comments

April 14th, 2006

What’s to Eat?

Where do you want to go for dinner? 
Are they conveniently located? 
What do they serve?
Life on the road means lots of nights in hotel rooms and lots of meals in restaurants.  Most of us have favorite restaurants that we go to time and again.  Or, we may have a list of places they we want to […]

By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 1 comment