I love everything about the ocean—the taste and sting of the salt, the solitude and quiet, the power of the waves and tide. Surfing is
Month: April 2017
Thrill Seeker: Jesika Lucarelli Great Mountain Guide Service
Few people exude the vibrancy of Maine’s four seasons more than adventure guide Jesika Lucarelli. This spring, she’s been leading local students on trips with
#babehike: Adventures in the woods with Alpine Women Collective
Best friends Sarah McLean and Cait Bourgault love hiking together. As full-time creative professionals—Bourgault, 26, is a photographer and McLean, 24, is a graphic designer—schedules
There Is No Map For This Journey
The Tale of a Warrior Mama and Her Dancing Queen Izabelle Hamlin is the star of her mother’s Facebook page. In one particularly vibrant video,
Alternative Pit Stops
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]When I think of a trip up Route 1 in Maine, I think of L.L.Bean, Red’s Eats and the inevitable line of car dealerships and
On Her Own: Why every woman needs to travel solo once in her life
“You’re so brave.” I’ve heard that more than once—enough times to have lost count over the years—after I tell people about my solo adventures. I’ve
Perfectly timed leisure travel DO’S & DON’TS
When jetting off for a weeklong vacation, the last thing I want to worry about is how I look when I’m relaxing. Doing a little
Iced Agave 3-Way
Two things I always liked together: alcohol and coffee. Mainers know what I’m talking about, what with our state’s love of Allen’s Coffee Brandy, which
The perks (and burdens) of planning your own vacation
Early this spring, I finally booked a flight to Austin, Texas, a place that’s been at the top of my vacation list for a while
May Ditch The Couch!
Upcoming events worth checking out Spring for Women Studio Art Sale Saturday, May 6, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. 250 Anderson St., Portland www.rwsartstudios.com Here’s how to
