Recently a good friend of mine was traveling through Yellowstone National Park on a family road trip through Montana, Idaho, and Wyoming. Somewhere in the park’s interior, a tire on their minivan went flat. Compounding the problem, it turns...
3 Downeast Maine Day Trips from Cobscook Bay State Park
“Downeast” refers to the northernmost coastal region of Maine, extending from the mouth of the Penobscot River to border of Canada. The expression was passed down from old sailing terminology because sailing downwind was the only way for boats...
Old Orchard Beach, Maine – Best Beach Boardwalk
Old Orchard Beach has been welcoming families for more than 170 years, so you figure they must be pretty good at it. After our trip concluded, we were in complete agreement that they are THE best at it. Old...
Composition Tips for Road Trip Photography
Road trips and photography seem to be made for each other. The wandering S-curves in the roads, the light at dusk as it lights up the sky, the unexpectedly good eatery that we just happen upon in the middle...
Travel the NC500 (North Coast 500) in Scotland
The NC500 is Scotland’s answer to Route 66 – a 500 mile road trip around the north coast of Scotland. Starting and finishing in Inverness, the capital of the Scottish Highlands, the route takes you on a fantastic trip...
The Little Paradise of Caye Caulker
Caye Caulker is a secret paradise in the middle of the Caribbean Sea. A part of Belize, Creole is the main language though most residents speak proper English as well. A quaint getaway, the island is only about 4...
Off the Beaten Path in Acadia, Maine: Isle Au Haut
Every summer millions of tourists flock to Maine in search of rocky coastlines, sea breezes, and fresh lobster. Many of these visitors venture to Acadia National Park on Mount Desert Island, a go-to destination for campers, hikers, and nature-lovers...
Tips for a Frugal and Enjoyable Road Trip
When you want to travel, a road trip has more perks compared to flying. When you take the plane, you have to pay a ticket for every individual on the trip. On the other hand, a road trip will...
