Ferdinand Magellan , (1480?-1521) the Portuguese-born Spanish explorer and navigator, leader of the first expedition to circumnavigate, or sail completely around the world . He was born in northern Portugal and is perhaps the most famous explorer of all tim, proving that the world was indeed, round....

Make the most of New England’s short summer season by taking advantage of Free Fun Fridays sponsored  by the Highland Street Foundation.  The popular summer series, now in its 2nd year, allows residents and visitors the opportunity to visit some of Massachusetts most popular attractions for free....

For food -obsessed diners who are cash conscious, file $1 Taco Tuesdays at La Verdad under “good to know”. La Verdad is high profile Boston chef Ken Oringer’s (Clio, Uni, Coppa, KO Prime, Toro) casual Mexican eatery located in the shadow of  Fenway Park. La Verdad’s Taco Tuesdays...

Driving along the west coast of the Thai island of Ko Samui I came upon a bird singing contest. There’s a rectangular area with four clothesline-like wires run down it. Hung from the wires are bird cages, in groups of 4 by 4, so 16 in a group. There were 7 groups in all (so 112 bird cages) plus...

Driving along the west coast of the Thai island of Ko Samui I came upon a bird singing contest. There’s a rectangular area with four clothesline-like wires run down it. Hung from the wires are bird cages, in groups of 4 by 4, so 16 in a group. There were 7 groups in all (so 112 bird cages) plus...

The Leonard P. Zakim Bunker Hill Bridge has graced the the Boston skyline only since 2002 and became an instant icon. Striking beautiful, with an unusual asymmetrical design by Swiss architect Christian Menn, the “Zakim” is the world’s widest cable stayed bridge. It spans the Charles...