Kick off holiday shopping at Artful Gifts

Forgive me as I wipe the drool off my keyboard. For once, I'm not drooling over food, but rather over the magnificent artisan-made goods...

Airline gate agent for a day: Writer dishes and provides tips for airline travel

My travel-writing friend Ramsey Qubein posed as an airline gate agent for one day and shared his experiences in this article. Make a point...

Budget travel tips: Save a mint with these ideas

I travel frequently throughout Maine and beyond for work, and since I’m most often on my own for expenses, I’ve mastered keeping costs manageable....

The Maine Travel Maven has returned

From two-plus weeks on the road, mostly in Arizona, a bit in Boston (yes, they let me out of the state every now and...

Where in Maine?

Can you identify where in Maine this photo was taken?

Bangor’s Fiddlehead Restaurant delivers big flavors

My original plan was to graze my way through dinner by nibbling appetizers or choosing small plates at a handful of restaurants in Bangor,...

Maine Huts & Trails opens Grand Falls Hut

Maine Huts & Trails, the hut-to-hut multi-use trail in Maine's western mountains, got a big boost this weekend with the opening of its third...

Foliage escapes: Antiquing and leaf-peeping in Cornish

Oh here's a gem, a delightful Maine village that oozes New England charm. Folded in the foothills of the White Mountains, well seasoned Cornish...

Foliage without crowds: Maine’s Schoodic region delivers big time

Last week I wrote about the Moosehead/Katahdin region as a favorite place to view the leaves but leave the crowds. This week, I'm sharing...

Eileen Ivers and the PSO Pops! Brilliant!

When it comes to fiddling around, few can compete with Eileen Ivers, winner of nine All-Ireland fiddle championships. Ivers isn't content with the usual...