An erupting volcano and British Airways strike make for an extended stay on another continent.

I’ve been collecting stories about horrendous travel experiences for many years, some that happened to me, some that happened to others, and have decided to present these in a new series called “Travel Trocities.” This story came to me many years ago, from a New York lobbyist who had a very hard time getting to […]

Guest post this week by Linda Smith: Belfast’s Farm and Art tour gave us a great excuse to go to one of our favorite towns on Columbus Day Weekend. In an effort to please me, George knew I would enjoy a tour of farms. It turned out that one farm and a number of artists […]

It’s the best time of the year in Maine with stunning scenery, cool temperatures, lots of things to do and places to see. Our favorite drive to enjoy the colorful foliage goes from Farmington to Rangeley, across to Oquossoc, and home through Mexico. Maine’s scenic byways offer lots of great views and you can check […]

Maine microbrews are a fascinating story, and you can celebrate them with me on the weekend of Oct. 3-4. It’s Maine Craft Weekend and the celebration is statewide. This is part of American Craft Week, a nationwide event. I did a bit of celebrating early, on Sept. 17, by enjoying four superb beers brewed by […]

Two years ago, Linda and I discovered the Maine Harvest Festival in Bangor. It’s held in the fall and presents an astonishing array of booths featuring farms, food, fun, and fellowship. This year the festival is scheduled for Nov. 14-15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor. The first […]

You’ll not find a prettier place in Maine than West Quoddy Head Lighthouse. It seemed very appropriate, reading this book on a bench dedicated to David Jones at West Quoddy Head Lighthouse. David was a relative of mine who ferociously and lovingly kept the grounds at the Lighthouse and park, until his untimely sudden death […]