Looking for a little Maine 101 as you plan your trip to Vacationland? Whether you’re planning a fall road trip, looking for the most beautiful places in Maine, or planning a summer bucket list trip, this basic guide is the perfect place to start!
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Dotted with wineries, waterfalls, and small towns with interesting history, the Finger Lakes region in New York State makes a perfect weekend getaway. Here are some of my top picks to help you plan a few days in the southern Finger Lakes–whether you’re a nature lover, foodie, or history buff!
When you’re planning a trip to Vacationland–dreaming of butter-soaked lobster rolls, lighthouses dotting a rocky coastline, countryside covered bridges, and going moose spotting in the woods–you want to be sure you’re picking the best time of year to visit. I grew up with Maine as my backyard, and I can tell you that your visions…
The ability to speak the native language of a country has a profound impact on our travel experiences. And taking a language class while traveling is one of the best ways to learn because it combines structured learning with real-world exchanges. This experiential learning is what made my language learning journey come alive while I was studying abroad, and I was excited to read about a blogging friend’s recent language learning experience in Central America. Here’s her story about a beautiful language school in Nicaragua!
Is it safe to travel to Guatemala? It’s vital to look beyond anecdotes from short-term travelers (myself included), so I turned to 6 locals—both Guatemalans and expats—to ask this question. Check out their tips in this in-depth post about travel safety in Guate!
If you’re looking for things to do in Washington, D.C. that aren’t museums, check out this free audio tour of U Street, a neighborhood with a rich, vibrant past.
Some First Nation people are seizing “Canada 150” as an opportunity to introduce tourists to their culture, but others are still skeptical of exploitation.
Calgary—that’s in Canada, right? If Cool Runnings and something about a Jamaican bobsled team at the Winter Olympics are the first things you think of when you hear “Calgary,” you’re not alone. Admittedly, that was pretty much all I knew about it before I had the opportunity to explore Indigenous culture in the Calgary area recently.
