Foliage Road Trip in Vermont: A 2-Day Itinerary
I have been wanting to do a fall foliage road trip for a while now and I finally did it this year! We packed two full days of sights and...
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- Sep 7
Part 2: Island Hopping in the Cyclades Islands, Greece
The most famous group of islands in the Aegean Sea, the Cyclades Islands in Greece is the ideal summer destination. The distinctive...
- Sep 7
Part 1: Island Hopping in the Cyclades Islands, Greece
I recently went on my dream vacation to Greece! The Cyclades Islands in Greece have always been one of my top destinations to visit. From...
- Aug 11
4 New Businesses in Portland, Maine That You Should Visit
The summer of 2021 has brought us new businesses in Portland, ME. From coffee, donuts, and pizza to vintage decor shops, here's a recap...
- Aug 3
A Summer Weekend in Wells, Maine
For the Fourth of July holiday, I stayed in Wells, Maine with my Dad for our annual summer vacation. Here are some things that we did in...
- Jun 4
2021 Memorial Day Weekend at Acadia National Park
This year's Memorial Day weekend was well spent at Acadia National Park. Although it wasn't the best weather, we made the most of it and...
- May 7
Spring 2021 Photo Recap
It is finally May! The birds are chirping and the flowers are blossoming. Here are some of my favorite spring photos I have taken so far....
- Dec 30, 2020
8 Places That Kept Me Sane in 2020
I think we can all agree that 2020 was a crazy year. Although we weren't able to go too far from home, I still got to explore some great...
- Dec 23, 2020
Christmas in Kennebunkport
There are limited things to do in the chilly wintertime and during a pandemic, but we managed to find one fun activity to entertain...
- Sep 4, 2020
A Pleasant Day in Boothbay
Since summer's end is nearing, my husband and I took an opportunity to finally visit the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens located on the...
- Aug 27, 2020
A Rockin' Day-Trip in Bethel
We made a day-trip to the Bethel area to see the Maine Mineral & Gem Museum and to hike at Grafton Notch State Park. Check out the...
- Aug 3, 2020
A Visit to My Favorite National Park
We usually make it a point to see Acadia National Park every year, summer and fall being my favorite times to visit. Pandemic or not,...
- Jul 23, 2020
My Mid-Coast Maine Summer Adventure
To celebrate my husband and I's third wedding anniversary, I booked a little cabin for a weekend getaway. I was finally able to explore...
- Jul 8, 2020
A Mini Summer Vacation in York, Maine
Every summer I spend time with my Dad at the beach, an annual tradition that we have been doing my entire life. We opted to try York,...
- Oct 21, 2019
Apple Picking at Randall Orchards
A fall tradition in Maine is to go apple picking which starts in August and lasts till mid-October. This year my husband and I decided to...
- Oct 7, 2019
My Time at the Fryeburg Fair
The Fryeburg Fair is always in the first week of October running from Sunday through Sunday. During this week-long event, families from...
- Oct 4, 2019
A Weekend at Acadia National Park
Acadia National Park is a one of a kind Maine treasure that spreads across nearly half of Mount Desert Island on the Atlantic coast. The...
- Sep 20, 2019
Classic Car Cruise-in at Bug Light Park
The City of South Portland's Parks, Recreation & Waterfront Department had their Annual Fall Bug Light Park Classic Car Show last week on...
- Sep 16, 2019
Maine Open Lighthouse Day at Portland Head Light
Portland Head Light is a historic lighthouse located in Cape Elizabeth, a short drive from Portland. It is among the most photographed...
- Sep 13, 2019
A Coffee Date in Biddeford
Biddeford, a former mill town with large brick buildings were once powered by the Saco River. Today, the buildings are being revitalized...