West of Worcester, Leicester is a city at the northern tip of the Blackstone Valley with an impressive industrial history. Since the early days of the American Industrial Revolution, Leicester has been a center of card manufacturing. A card was a tool used to loosen cotton fibers before spinning them into yarn. By the early … Read more
A charming South Shore town, Holbrook is home to many family-owned businesses and offers easy access to nature near protected areas and state parks. Much of the trade takes place along East-West Union Street, including restaurants that have been feeding locals for generations and a small but charming farmer’s market in the summer. Although these … Read more
The south coast of this prosperous city is bordered by the North River, which flows along its southeastern border. Considered one of the most beautiful rivers in the region, it is recognized as a National Natural Landmark and Massachusetts Scenic River. In the 18th century, the banks of the River Norwell were a colonial center … Read more
Portugal is to Europe and Bali is to Indonesia. This is a continent-wide surfing paradise, offering the most consistent waves in a bona fide collection of waves, some very famous, others completely hidden. Come here to take photos on the beach along the golden sands of the sunny Algarve. Or face off against the mighty … Read more
With a population of just over 11,300, the town is located in the Merrimack Valley on the banks of the Nashua River and is a hotspot for summer activities like canoeing, kayaking, and paddleboarding. Groton was first settled by Europeans in 1655, not long after a man named John Tinker established a trading post along … Read more
This historic coastal town on the bay side of Cape Cod was a favorite residence of sea captains in the early 19th century but has since become a summer hotspot for the wealthy. The water on the bay side is warmer than on the sea side and the waves are much calmer. If you’re looking … Read more
Costa Rica – Rich coast. The name was first introduced in the fifteenth century by a Spanish conquistador who plundered the coasts of Central America for fruit, food, and gold. But it could have just as easily been created by the first intrepid surfers of his ’50s and his ’60s who came south of the … Read more
Located at the headwaters of the river of the same name, Acushnet is a picturesque country town just north of New Bedford. This is a place of picturesque landscapes, orchards, old stone walls, lingonberry bogs, and pine forests. In that sense, the big annual event is his September Apple and Peach Festival, held on the … Read more
Located along the Asabet River in the Metrowest region, Maynard is a charming city known for its vibrant downtown and diverse arts scene. Nearby is his extensive ArtSpace studio complex, home to a local cinema, an innovative performing arts venue, and a community of over 80 artists. Maynard was incorporated in 1871 and is a … Read more
Sri Lanka has a charm that few places in the world can match. It is a mystical island crisscrossed with lush rainforest, crested with tea plantations, dotted with ancient forts, and filled with enchanting tales of Hindu demons and enlightened Buddha. A mix of cultures, beliefs, and natural landscapes, you won’t be surprised. Next, I … Read more