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Why off-season is the best season in Kennebunkport, Maine

March 1, 2022 United States
Kennebunkport, Maine is an ideal escape in the summer, as everyone knows. But a visit to the Kennebunks in the off-season is just as rewarding. Maybe even more so, as the crowds have left and a level of calm is restored to this coastal town. Kennebunkport, Maine has something to please every kind of traveler. Read on to discover my favorite places to visit in Kennebunk and Kennebunkport, Maine.  Oftentimes, the best trips are the least planned, last-minute escapes. The ones that fall into your...
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Dog sledding

This is winter in Finland. An Arctic Family Adventure.

February 8, 2022 Finland, Wander Europe
“Winter in Finland? Are you crazy? Who does that?”  Having been on the receiving end of these questions not long ago, I gave my answers heavy thought. ‘Yes.’, ‘Unclear.’, and ‘Me, apparently.’ I don’t have the stats on winter tourism in Finland. But, I can say with absolute certainty, that for those who crave unusual and adrenaline-filled adventures, winter in Finland is the place to go.  Read on for details of our week of snow-filled adventures in the Arctic. Who knew there would be so...
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Buenos Aires overview

How I Beat Jet Lag In 5 Simple Steps

January 12, 2022 Fab Finds
Want to beat jet lag? Anyone who has experienced jet lag first-hand knows how quickly it can take the buzz off of a holiday. The Mayo Clinic defines jet lag as a 'temporary sleep problem that can affect anyone who quickly travels across multiple time zones.’ After years of battling, I just may have cracked the jet lag code—at least for my family. Welcome back to ‘Found’. A series of practical posts about how I do things, travel-wise.  PC: Ella Edwards, flying over Finland It's...
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Sushi in tokyo

The Best Food In Tokyo, A Primer

December 16, 2021 Feast in Asia, Japan
The best food in Tokyo is easier to find than you think. This isn't because there are endless lists, guides, and blog posts written about it. It's because the Japanese take every world cuisine and perfect it. Whether that be French, Spanish, Lebanese, or one of the many styles of Japanese food. The best food in Tokyo can be found in many places. Here are some of my faves. And why Tokyo is a food lover's dream destination. In Tokyo, it's all about the food...
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The Social House

The Green O Strikes Gold. Montana’s Newest Luxury Retreat.

December 7, 2021 Feast in North America, Stay, Stay in North America, United States
The green o is Montana’s answer to the latest travel trend: luxury-minded adventure escapes. A place that strikes the right balance of indulgence and adventure, and includes culinary experiences and tasting menus worth traveling for. Follow me to the green o, and read about the newest adults-only luxury retreat in the Montana wilderness.  “Are you sure the Sunset Trail goes through this field?” I ask my husband, warily.  “Trust me”, he replies, unhinging the creaky, metal gate, and ignoring the wooden sign marked: “DO NOT...
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Hisa Franko dining room

Hiša Franko is the 21st best restaurant in the world

October 31, 2021 Feast, Feast in Europe, Slovenia
Hiša Franko is #21 on San Pellegrino’s ‘World’s 50 Best Restaurants’ list. Hiša Franko’s chef is ranked #7 on the ‘Best Chef Awards’ list and has two coveted Michelin stars. Detect a pattern? Hiša Franko is climbing culinary ladders at breakneck speed.  Chef Roš has everything to do with it. Honorable Mention: Culinary Travel Hiša Franko Perhaps you envision the world’s 21st-best restaurant in a cosmopolitan city like New York, with an inaudible hum coming from behind an unmarked door on West 9th Street. Or, in a posh Mayfair...
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Overview of croatia

The best ways to explore Croatia. Land and sea.

September 9, 2021 Croatia, Stay in Europe, Wander Europe
Croatia is one of the most alluring countries in Europe. I say that with conviction, having visited three times in the past decade. Why is Croatia’s magnetic pull so strong? It is the rich cultural roots, devastatingly beautiful scenery, and welcoming people, for a start. Read on to discover two of the best ways to explore Croatia. “Land or sea, which is better?”, I’ve often been asked since returning from Croatia last month. Why don't we have a friendly competition? Allow me to introduce the...
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Deplar Farm

Best. Day. Ever. Deplar Farm.

August 10, 2021 Iceland, Stay in Europe
Where to stay in northern Iceland? Deplar Farm is the one /  In Iceland, there are more than 50 different words to describe snow. In Iceland, the population is so small that there's an app to make sure you don’t accidentally date your cousin. In Iceland, they joke, “What do you do if you get lost in an Icelandic forest?" Answer: "Stand up.” In Iceland, more than half the country believes in elves and trolls. I am enamored with Iceland, in awe of Deplar Farm,...
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Searching for the peaceful life, at Amanzoe, Greece

May 30, 2021 Feast in Europe, Greece, Stay in Europe, Wander Europe
Google Amanzoe. Go ahead, I’ll wait. With 156,000 search results, Amanzoe is hardly a well-kept secret. What can I say or write that hasn't already been said or written about this palatial property? How can I uncover beauty not instantly available by scrolling postage stamp-sized squares on the phone? Or, found in a quick Google search? Let me give it a try. But perhaps first, a few things you will find in a quick Google search of Amanzoe, because essentials are still important, naturally. Amanzoe,...
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Lion Uganda

Uganda, what to see beyond the famous silverback gorillas

May 7, 2021 Stay in Africa, Uganda, Wander Africa
What to see, where to stay, and what to do, in Uganda / The famous silverback gorillas are certainly what put Uganda on the map for tourism. And rightly so, as it is the only part of the world where one can see these peaceful, majestic primates. There are none in captivity, so in order to spend any time with them, one must be prepared to travel far. And travel far I did, for a fleeting two hours observing them that I wouldn't trade for...
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