by wbnl | Nov 9, 2018 | Boston, New England
We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again, Boston is one of the best wandering cities ever! It’s fairly compact and it is jammed with history, sites, sounds, and pubs! In this week’s Wandering Zen we experience Boston with Jan O’Brien...
by wbnl | Oct 19, 2018 | Boston, New England
Boston is one of the best cities to wander. There is an incredible amount of history, architecture, art, and culture in a relatively small area, so much so, that it can be easy to miss things if you don’t get a general idea of where things are physically...
by wbnl | Mar 23, 2018 | Boston, New England
Let’s head to New England and take a quick stroll down the historic Freedom Trail in Boston. This 2.5-mile trek is a must see while in Bean Town. For more great info, check out these sites: The Best of Boston – National Park Service The Boston Freedom Trail...
by wbnl | Nov 9, 2015 | Boston, New England
The Glass Flowers of the Harvard Museum of Natural History are a true mind blower. Yes – the plants that you see in this pic are made of glass! We wandered upon this exhibition but you should definitely put this jaw-dropping display on your list of things to do...
by wbnl | Nov 9, 2015 | Boston, New England, Things to Do and See
Fenway Park is the oldest and arguably the most famous ballpark in the MLB. Bostonians are, and should be, proud of this stadium. No matter who your home town team is, seeing a game here is a great experience. If you’re traveling during the season take a peek at...
by wbnl | Nov 8, 2015 | Boston, New England
As you are walking in Boston’s Back Bay make sure you skyward and you’ll see the impressive 176 foot tall bell tower of the First Baptist Church of Boston. The frieze atop this tower was designed by Frederic Auguste Bartholdi in 1876. If the name sounds familiar, he...
by wbnl | Nov 8, 2015 | Boston, New England
In Boston’s Public Garden you should always be on guard to Make Way for Ducklings!The New York Times describes Robert McCloskey’s Caldecott Medal-winning book as “one of the merriest picture books ever.” It follows the tale of Mr. and Mrs. Mallard as they...
by wbnl | Nov 7, 2015 | Boston, New England
Beautiful view of the Charles River flanked by Back Bay to the south and Cambridge to the northPrior to the 19th Century the Back Bay was literally a bay but was filled to add more territory to Boston town. Today the area is home to exquisitely preserved brownstones,...
