Carving Out the Cash: Is it Cheaper to Be Nomadic?
Flickr Photo Credit: Reef Raff
Think you don’t have the money for long term travel? Consider the possibility that life on the road may actually be less expensive. Read more
Fogbanks in Fort Kent, Maine
Flickr Photo Credit: Drab Makyo
This little coffee shop and Euro deli has been open a little over a month. Cinnamon lattes, mocha mint iced coffee, hot open faced ciabatta sandwiches, magazines and internet surfing are a few of the things you’ll find here. Read more
Getting There: Going from Presque Isle, Maine to Boston Without Going Broke
Flickr Photo Credit: Scumfrog
By David A. Dickinson
Recently I had a government job offer which required me to attend an interview in Boston. This touched off a debate that seems to come up a lot in the Aroostook (or as we locals say, “the County”); What is the cheapest way to go from here to there? Read more
Restaurant Review: Fiddleheads Restaurant in Eagle Lake, Maine
Flickr Photo Credit: David K.
Overlooking beautiful Eagle Lake in northern Maine, this basic down-home diner is open Thursday through Sunday from 7:00 a.m to 8:00 p.m. Read more
Restaurant Review: China Garden in Fort Kent, Maine
Flickr Photo Credit: Feasting Made Easy
Small, clean and offering a modest sized lunch buffet, this establishment was recommended by a family member as one of the best buffets in Aroostook County, Maine. Read more
Restaurant Review: Rock’s Family Diner in Fort Kent, Maine
Flickr Photo Credit: J.S. Lander
Located on Main Street in Fort Kent, just along the Canadian border is a long standing diner that’s more of a local institution than a restaurant. Read more
Travel Tip: A New Use for the Tried and True Page Protector
Flickr Photo Credit: PowerBookTrance
While I’ve previously come up with tons of ways to use these things in the classroom, my husband has an usual travel adaptation. Want to know what it is? Read more
How to Be a Road Warrior: Online Word Processing Reference
Flickr Photo Credit: Marcin Wichary
I found this great article today listing and linking to 10 different free online word processing resources tailor made for road warriors on the move. Read more
Wanderlust and Lipstick: The Essential Guide for Women Traveling Solo
Photo Credit: WanderlustAndLipstick.Com
Beth Whitman does an excellent job covering all of the potential details women and other first time travelers must consider before hitting the road. Packing, safety, selecting a particular type of trip, online resources and more. Read more
How to Bathe and Dry Off With Only One Towel / Sarong
Flickr Photo Credit: Wizan
I guess it’s been so long since I used more than one linen to bathe with, I’d forgotten that some people truly don’t know how to do this. I was remeinded a couple of years ago when we had a visitor who was clearly stressed out by the process. Read more
