New England

Mainers’ Year of Natural Scotland

If you’re a Mainer with tartan blood flowing in your veins, or not even one of Maine’s Ulster Scots but a lover of Maine’s highland games, tartan night, Burns’ supper, tattoos and ceilidhs, you’ve probably thought more than once or twice about the possibility of a trip to Scotland itself,...

A Mainer’s Guide to The Highland Games

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If asked at which event you might find a 'lazy stick', a 'bottom couple’ and a bunch of men with no underwear, I wouldn’t blame you for jumping to sordid conclusions. Those with knowledge of their Scottish heritage, though, might have the answer: they are a throwing event, a dance...

Traveling from the UK, New York and Eastport

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When flying to New York, most Brits take several things into account: the price of their holiday, the details of their stay and the itinerary once they get there. After finding Cheap flights to New York and excellent accommodation, the hardest thing to do is to plan everything else –...

Discovering the Americas with an Ocean Cruise

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Cruising is always fun no matter the destination or journey! The atmosphere, the ride, the ambiance, it just takes you to another world. Experiencing an ocean cruise is a trip of a life-time and one which we should all add to our bucket list. The popularity of ocean cruises is...

An Escorted Tour through New England

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The epiphany came on a gloomy English Friday, when I was sat in my pajamas on the sofa having one of my ‘secret indulgence’ nights in. Okay, as it’s important for the story, I’ll admit it; I was watching Little Women (those who mock obviously haven’t experienced the emotional rollercoaster...