Travel and change of place impart new vigor to the mind. ― Seneca the Younger It’s easy to think of travel as a modern convenience. Indeed, it’s only been a widespread privilege for the last 100 years. Traveling, however, was … read more
There are no foreign lands. It is the traveler only who is foreign. ― Robert Louis Stevenson As travelers, we often find ourselves far from home, meeting new people and exploring new lands. Upon our return, we regale friends and … read more
Don’t quit your Day Dream. ― Sign in a store window. Walking through a crafty-slash-foodie section of town, we spotted a sign in a store window. It was simple, gold lettering on a white background saying, “Don’t quit your day … read more
“Don’t wanna sleep, don’t wanna die, just wanna go a-travellin’ through the pastures of the sky.” ― Holly Golightly* When you think of women in travel, Holly Golightly probably doesn’t come to mind. But Truman Capote’s novella Breakfast in Tiffany’s … read more
This is the end of America. #notmetaphorical 🤣
The other day, we posted a photo of Portland Head Light, which was the first lighthouse in Maine. You could say this one is the last.
This is the West Quoddy Head Light in Lubec, Maine. It is literally at the end of America, as the easternmost point in the contiguous United States. The original lighthouse was built here in 1808, replaced by this red and white striped beauty in 1858, to guide ships through the Quoddy Narrows. The Keeper's House attached to it is now a small visitor's center and museum, but was closed by the Pandemic during our visit. 🙁 However, the Quoddy Head State Park remains open, with about 5 miles of hiking trails.
Fun Fact #1: This was the first lighthouse to have a fog bell (still on display) due to the area's frequent and dense fog. Right on que, fog and choppy seas developed as we arrived.
Fun Fact #2: this lighthouse is featured on a 25c stamp issued by the U.S. Post Office in 1990!
Have you been to this end of America?
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#travel #travellife #lighthousesofmaine #mainecoast #maine
We love traveling to experience holiday traditions, and the grand Christmas experience at the Biltmore Estate is a highlight on our Travel To Do List. It's no wonder we love this behind-the-scenes look at a beloved 125 year old tradition at the Biltmore. If you've ever wondered how that massive tree got there, and what's behind the annual Tree Raising, you'll enjoy this too.
Side note: We will never again complain about the "work" in raising our own modest tree. 😂
Have you experienced holidays at the Biltmore? We'd love to hear about it!
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When in Rome do as the Romans. When in #maine, take pictures of lighthouses!
In this case, the historic Portland Head Lighthouse, seen from the cliff walk in Fort Williams Park. How historic? It was the first lighthouse commissioned by George Washington, back in 1787, and it's been guarding Portland Harbor since 1791. That makes it the oldest lighthouse in Maine!
Today, it's automated, along with the foghorn, and run by the U.S. Coast Guard. The keeper's house is now an award-winning museum, with a quaint, seasonal gift shop right next door. It is an easy drive from downtown Portland to the beautiful town of Elizabeth, where the 90-acre park offers picnicking, sports fields, hiking and walking trails among the remnants of bunkers, and along the beautiful Rocky Coast.
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#travel #travellife #lighthouse #portland
Is Slovenia on your travel list? If not, these photos of alpine villages, cliffside castles, emerald lakes, fields of white horses, and some of the most beautiful forests in the entire world will convince you to add it. http://cntrvlr.co/6N7FxXt
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