Excuse me for borrowing the title of the well-known Otis Redding song—slightly modified. But it feels fitting. Labor Day Monday finds me sitting at the Bar Harbor Inn’s outdoor restaurant, overlooking Frenchman Bay in Maine’s Acadia National Park. My view is spectacular, centered on the schooner Margaret Todd. A tourist favorite, it offers a relaxing sail…
I woke up in our cozy seaside cottage to a brilliant morning in Bernard, Maine. Tucked on Mount Desert Island, right on the edge of Acadia National Park, Bernard is often called the “quiet side” of the island—away from busy Southwest Harbor yet close to incredible restaurants, charming shops, and stunning hiking trails. We’ve visited…
I witnessed something dazzling — a grand display of military bands, precision units, animated light shows, fireworks, and drones. All within an 8,500-seat stadium built on the historic grounds of Edinburgh Castle. The 75th anniversary of the Military Tattoo did not disappoint. On a cool, crisp night beneath the castle lights, this year’s theme — Heroes —…
How do I keep a bucket-list Italy trip alive forever in my heart and soul?Through my stomach, of course. The best souvenir I brought home from Italy wasn’t a trinket or T-shirt—it was a local cookbook. Not one you’d find on Amazon or tucked onto a bookstore shelf. In fact, it’s not even a “book” in…
A triple delight: cooling trade winds, crystal clear blue sky, and lush rainforest. The pristine Waimea Valley welcomed us with real aloha spirit. Where mountains meet the sea on Oʻahu’s North Shore lies Waimea—often called the Valley of the Priests. In Hawaiian, Waimea means “reddish water,” a reference to the rust-colored stream that flows through the…
