We belted as we drove through upstate New York, “I’m leaving today. I want to be a part of it, New York, New York!” Before this trip, I would always think of the vertical power of Manhattan and …
Questions in Cooperstown
We have noticed a pattern as we have been traveling through important historical places in the past few weeks. As we walked over the North Bridge in Concord, where the first shots of the …
Big Expectations for Boston
Everyone I have ever talked to about Boston, says “I love Boston. What a great city!” After traversing many of Europe’s great cities for the past few years, I was not sure how Boston could live up to …
Cape Cod Charm
A secret's worth depends on the people from whom it must be kept. ― Carlos Ruiz Zafón, The Shadow of the Wind The last time I visited Cape Cod, I was on a business trip and needed to get from …
The Cost of Being A Pilgrim
Standing at the harbor in Plymouth, Massachusetts on a sunny Saturday morning, it is clear why the Pilgrims on the Mayflower decided to come ashore in 1620. Few people realize that the Pilgrims …
Redefining Manifest Destiny
After following our ancestors' footsteps across Europe, we decided to continue on their journey in the spirit of the Westward Movement. We priced the trip across the USA by plane, train, and RV. One …
