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7 Lighthouses in Maine to Visit Between Portland and Bar Harbor

Of the roughly 700 lighthouses in the United States, Maine is home to 65 of them. When you see the state's rugged coastline, you'll quickly understand why so many are necessary- the coastal area is...

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7 Great Lobster Rolls in Maine to Try When Visiting

There were two foods we knew we were going to eat our weight in when visiting Maine- lobster and oysters. We jumped into both of these headfirst and truly had an exceptional dining experience when...

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How Many Days Do You Need at Acadia National Park?

Acadia National Park just outside of Bar Harbor, Maine, is one of those places where it is somewhat tricky in figuring out how much time you need to explore and truly do the park justice. On one hand,...

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9 Stunning Photos from Bonaventure Cemetery in Savannah

It always feels a bit weird to go to a cemetery when you are traveling to a new destination. But all macabre elements aside, some cemeteries have so much history and ambiance that they do pop up on the...

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5 of the Best Hikes in Acadia National Park

Oh Acadia National Park. Breathtaking isn't a strong enough word to describe how stunning the hiking trails are here. We spent the better part of three days out exploring all we could in this park and...

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Pai Men Miyake Review – A Stellar Seafood Feast in Portland

During our recent time in Portland, Maine, as food lovers we were overwhelmed with the huge number of highly rated and award-winning restaurants in such a small town. We were also torn between eating...

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Salt & Steel Review – A Delightful Meal in Bar Harbor

Salt & Steel in Bar Harbor, Maine, is a modern fine dining restaurant that utilizes local and seasonal ingredients to serve up delicious and creative plates. Walking down Main St. in Bar Harbor on...

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Take a Virtual Walk on the Freedom Trail in Boston

If you paid even the slightest attention during your American history classes in school, odds are good you know a bit about Boston's impact on the Revolutionary War and the subsequent founding of our...

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10 Breweries in Portland, Maine, to Try When Visiting

Portland, Maine, is a beer city. There is no doubt about that. It really doesn't take long after arriving that you really begin to appreciate just how many Portland breweries there are, and when you...

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The Summit Lake Hike is a Must See Outside of Seattle

Washington is a gorgeous, gorgeous state (you'll likely find no objections to that by anyone who has visited). During our time in the state, we found so many stunning spaces both in Seattle and out in...

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Lake Twenty Two Makes for a Gorgeous Hike Near Seattle

Lake 22 is a popular, roughly 7-mile hiking trail about an hour northeast of Seattle that offers some stunning views, a gorgeous mountain lake, and more.  We were fortunate enough to hit this trail...

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United Upgrade With Miles and Dollars – Is It Worth It?

As we are reaching the point in our lives where we desire comforts when we travel, flying in business class has been something we're moving to more and more. But as we typically cannot afford these...

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Tips and Advice for Driving in Portugal to Have the Best Time

When we decided to visit Portugal, we knew we would rent a car to drive around the country to explore as much as possible. We went into it assuming that driving in Portugal would be a lot like in other...

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Hiking Rota do Javali Near Manteigas – Waterfall and Vistas

While our trip to Portugal was primarily to seek out the country's best food and beverages, we knew we had to work in a stopover in the mountains to take a break, enjoy the fresh air, and more...

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The Cromeleque dos Almendres are Amazing Megaliths in Evora

Most travelers are familiar with the English megaliths known as Stonehenge, but there are actually other neolithic structures all over Europe worth exploring beyond this iconic landmark. In Portugal,...

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Marriott Pine Cliffs Hotel Review – A Stellar Algarve Resort

When we impulsively decided to visit the Algarve in southern Portugal, we decided we would do it in style at Marriott's Pine Cliffs Hotel. Part of this is because when you're at one of the most...

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Belcanto Review – A Perfect Dining Experience in Lisbon

Portugal is a culinary wonderland, so we knew we had to try and hit at least a few Michelin-starred restaurants on our recent trip. Our first stop was in Lisbon at Belcanto – a two-star Michelin...

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3 Ways to Take a Day Trip from Lisbon to Sintra

Whenever we talked to other travelers who have visited Portugal, one of the first questions they would ask always was “Are you going to Sintra?” It was almost comical how fast this question would come...

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Marriott Fontecruz Lisboa Review – A Gem in Lisbon

When it comes to hotels in major cities, we often find our experiences to be hit or miss as it is hard to balance prime location, price, and amenities. A great room, with a stellar location, often...

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Traveling to Tibet Through Central China

Traveling to Tibet through central China is a transformative experience; the journey itself is almost as interesting as actually visiting Tibet, an autonomous region within China. I worked in China for...

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