Two weeks ago I fled the daily grind to Portland, Maine with Greyhound and saw a whole different side of the city. The Maine hub is devastatingly hip, with a growing foodie scene, art on every street corner, and craft breweries for days. It blends historic charm and contemporary amenities in the same wonderful way Boston does….Read More
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Portland, Maine // Greyhound Bus Lines
This month I’m partnering with Greyhound Bus Lines to highlight easy, affordable fall getaways. Last week I ventured to beautiful Portland, Maine. It’s only a 2 hour bus ride from Boston’s South Station, and the route also hits Portsmouth, NH and Wells, ME (Ogunquit area). At such a short drive, Portland could be a day…Read More
Reykjavik, Iceland Art Guide
My travels are often driven by art and culture, both for my reporting and my own interest. I was ecstatic to find the thriving contemporary art scene in Reykjavik. Iceland is primarily known for its natural wonders, but the culture is worth a trip on its own. If you’re on limited time there are a…Read More
Reykjavik, Iceland Travel Guide
Iceland is a nation caught between Europe and North America. It’s a tiny country, only 334,252 inhabitants total, which is smaller than the city of Boston. Reykjavik offers a condensed but hip city with a big art and food culture. Outside the city you’ll find miles and miles of otherworldly landscape. Called the land of fire…Read More
Sailing Away
A few weekends ago I did a day trip jaunt over to Provincetown for a taste of the artistic capital of the Cape. I’m so used to doing weekend trips that I hadn’t even considered a one-day excursion until I found Bay State Cruise Company. They’re known for their Fast Ferry to Provincetown, just a 90-minute…Read More
24 Hours in Arlington, Vermont
Saturday I headed to Arlington, Vermont for a wedding. I was in the quaint town less than 24 hours but it was enough to be awed and humbled (again) by Vermont’s natural beauty. The drive from Boston alone was like the b-roll of a movie’s dreamy vacation scene. Farms full of livestock, bright red barns,…Read More