As someone that hails from the other Portland (Oregon), I have a strange fascination with our namesake. I find myself drawn to Portland, Maine and can’t resist a visit whenever I’m withing 200 miles of Maine. The truth is, there’s…
How to Spend 1 Perfect Day in Sintra (Helpful Sintra Itinerary)
Planning to spend one day in Sintra? You’re in for a treat! I’ve visited this charming town three times and drafted a helpful 1 Day Sintra Itinerary for those planning a visit. Make no mistake, taking a one day trip…
10 EPIC Things to Do in Sintra, Portugal You Won’t Soon Forget
In many ways, exploring Sintra, Portugal feels like stepping foot into a colorful fairytale. Between the dreamy castles, kind locals and regal gardens, there’s no shortage of great things to do in Sintra. Sintra is a mountainous town with breathtaking…
Visiting the Peaceful Portland Grotto (Helpful Guide + Photos)
A few years ago I had the pleasure of visiting The Grotto in Portland. I’d heard great things, but never paid the spot a visit because Portland has no shortage of great parks and green spaces. It wasn’t until a…
The 15 Most Beautiful National Parks in America (+Videos)
Both my husband and I are major nature nuts, probably to the extreme (especially if you ask our family and friends). And since he films national parks for a living, we spend most of our free time in search of…
10 EPIC Spots to Experience Fall in New Hampshire (Spoiler Alert)
You’ve probably heard it said that experiencing fall in New Hampshire is a bucket-list worthy item. I know I have, so my husband and I finally decided to see what all the fuss is about. We’ve experienced fall color all…