flyer for the annual Bahre Antique Car Collection show

Bahre Antique Car Collection One-Day Show

You can view more than 50 extraordinary antique and classic cars during the annual Founder's Day charity event in Paris, Maine. The Bahre Antique...

Maine Garden Tours blossom statewide

See spectacular Maine gardens while participating in a 2022 Maine Garden Tour.
Mosque of Süleymaniye: madrassa domes tumbling to the sea

Turkish delights: What to see and do in Istanbul

Everything is the simplest answer to what to see and do in Istanbul. "Either I conquer Istanbul, or Istanbul conquers me,” vowed Ottoman sultan Fatih...

Spring Skiing Safari: Slather on the Sunscreen for a Cross-Border Spree

Too many folks store their skis in March. I consider spring skiing the reward for braving frigid temps and blustery winds. Give me sunshine,...
map showing the path of Great American Eclipse in Maine as created by Michael Zeiler, GreatAmericanEclipse.com

Experience the Great American Eclipse in Maine

The Great American Eclipse in Maine passes over some of the state's deepest wilderness, darkest skies, and best outdoor recreation areas on April 8,...
The Chateau Frontenac in Quebec City

What to see & do in Quebec City, plus where to eat & sleep

Wondering what to see and do in Quebec City? I can help. Since I live in Maine, I consider Quebec City as my extended...

Driving in Ireland: A wee bit up the road and other lies

I was just beginning to relax, just beginning to loosen my white-knuckled grip on the steering wheel and allow myself a quick sideways glance...
Exterior view of the Acqua Dome Wellness Hotel's Spa 3000.

Aqua Dome Wellness Hotel: Ski, Spa & Savor Austria’s Alps

Austria’s Aqua Dome wellness hotel is just the ticket after a day of skiing at nearby Sölden or Obergurgl/Hochgurgl. The hotel spa’s indoor and...
Santa Sunday takes place Sunday Dec. 10

Sunday River’s double header: Barker 6 & Santa Sunday

Sunday River, home of the longest, steepest, widest trail and the fastest eight-passenger lift is adding another superlative. When the new Barker 6 chairlift ascending from...

Quirky museums: fun, focused, offbeat favorites

I love quirky museums and often stumble upon them when traveling. Some are small, out-of-the-way curiosities with intriguing exhibits focused on one topic. Others...
Bigfoot at the international Cryptozoology Museum, one of Maine's best quirky museums

Maine’s Best Quirky Museums & Offbeat Sights

Like most states, Maine has plentiful art museums, transportation museums, and historical sights. But it also has some of the best quirky museums and...
Mohegan Island's hilltop Keeper's House and bell

Monhegan Island: a time capsule of American Art movements and styles

Delve into the history of American art on Monhegan Island. This rugged, remote, and mostly roadless island sits roughly 10 miles off mid-coast Maine....
Sailing, like whitewater rafting, canoeing, hiking, and birding, are just a few examples of some great Maine summer adventures. ©Hilary Nangle

Vacation bucket list: 10 terrific Maine summer outdoor adventures

Ready to play? Spice up your life by adding one or more of these 10, made-for-the-memory-books Maine summer outdoor adventures to your travel plans....
Waldo Emerson Inn, kennebunk maine

Maine summer 2023: new or changed

Wondering what's new or changed for Maine summer 2023. I can help with that. One thing that's constant is change. Properties change hands, restaurants...
View from a car approaching to board The Cat ferryvideo

Traveling between Maine & Nova Scotia aboard The Cat ferry

The Cat Ferry is back. This 3.5-hour cruise aboard a high-speed catamaran makes traveling easy between Bar Harbor, Maine, and Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. And...