by Hilary Nangle | Jul 20, 2019
Sleep, tour, visit, or cruise by Maine’s lighthouses The romanticism of lighthouse life has motivated many a traveler to seek out Maine’s 64 beacons. Some of Maine’s lighthouses can be viewed from land, others only by boat. Some Maine lighthouses are regularly...
by Hilary Nangle | Apr 7, 2018
Maine is world-renowned for its lobster, and you can enjoy it a gazillion ways. For visitors, Maine lobster, of course, is one of the biggest tourist and gourmet attractions (with so many options — baked, broiled, boiled, stuffed, and even fried — for starters), but...
by Hilary Nangle | Feb 18, 2017
No stress, bargain train travel in Europe One of the fastest, easiest, and least stressful ways to get around Europe is by train. On three recent trips over the pond, I used BritRail as well as SwissRail passes and individual tickets, both purchased through Rail...
by Hilary Nangle | Sep 17, 2016
Maine tends to get fewer leaf peepers than other New England states, which means roads are less congested and it’s usually easier to get lodging and dining reservations, especially if you follow one of these suggested itineraries. But do plan a Maine fall foliage trip...
by Hilary Nangle | Apr 23, 2016
Much ado about commemorating the anniversary of his death, that is. William Shakespeare died 400 years ago April 23, 2016, allegedly exactly 52 years to the day from his birth. His legacy, however, lives on, and this year his English homeland is giving The Bard his...