I grew up in a coastal town on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean and the Long Island Sound. One of the things I miss most about this peninsula-abundant region is that it’s loaded with opportunities to get in the water in the summertime. I often explored the hidden beaches there and have always felt … Continue reading
Portland’s rainy season has been rough, so it’s important to find weekend trips away from the bad weather. If you live in Portland, this could be Bend, Sun River, or anywhere east of the Cascade Range. For us, it was Sisters. The sun shines there more often and the region is filled with interesting landscapes … Continue reading
When you live in Portland, Oregon, you learn pretty quickly that you must take advantage of every sunny day, especially when they fall on the weekend. This post is the tale of how crazy all the trails get within a 100-mile radius of Portland when we do get good weather around here. Doot, doot, doot … Continue reading
I lived in Southeastern Connecticut for over 20 years and never heard of Captain Scott’s Lobster Dock. It was my boyfriend’s passion for good food and his Yelp skills that led us to this glorious eating place in 2009 when we made a month-long trip to the East Coast to visit friends and family. We … Continue reading
When visiting Maui, there is one activity every visitor participates in at least once while they are there: watching the sun set over the ocean. Take a walk, sit on your lanai, or head to the beach for a spot in the sand. Everywhere you go around sunset time you will see people waiting, staring … Continue reading
If you have already read the previous Mauilicious Vacation posts, then you already know how I feel about Maui and its food and surf. But let me tell you about one of the best reasons to go there: to witness the natural ecosystems that exist all over the island. Experiencing these natural areas and their … Continue reading
Maui might be one of the few places I have traveled to where I left thinking, “I can’t wait to come back!” I’ve been to Oahu and definitely didn’t feel this way after that trip, but then again, that was over 10 years ago. Could it be the slow pace, the sunshine, and the abundance … Continue reading
Orcas Island has a lot to offer its visitors. Great food, a colorful farmers market, affordable rental homes, beaches, boats, and great scooter riding too. What made this place so memorable to me was its natural beauty and history. Sitting among hundreds of islands made me think about the Pacific Northwest region and how it … Continue reading
As we passed through Wyoming, we made sure to visit Todd’s Grandma in Thermopolis, home to the world’s largest mineral hot springs; the Safari Club restaurant and hotel; and the Wyoming Dinosaur Center. It’s a great little town for a natural history getaway. We had a nice steak dinner at the Safari Club and admired the big … Continue reading
Wow! Eight years? Really, have I lived here that long? That’s crazy. I still haven’t eaten at Le Pigeon, been to the Japanese Garden, or done the naked bike ride, but I have a great list of Portland experiences to share with you. Portland is known for many things, including the amazing public transportation and … Continue reading
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