It’s about to get easier to travel from Nashville to Europe thanks to the addition of two new direct flights to both Ireland and Iceland this spring.
30.09.2024 - 20:07 / insider.com
I grew up in New England, and have spent many summers visiting popular destinations like Nantucket, Newport, and York Beach.
Until this past August, I had never been to Portland, Maine, even though friends and family kept telling me it's one of the best foodie cities in New England and should be on my travel list.
It's not just those I know personally who have raved about Portland's food scene — Bon Appétit named it the restaurant city of the year in 2018. So this summer, I decided to see it for myself.
Aside from access to amazing restaurants and its New England atmosphere, living in a smaller city like Portland has serious financial benefits. When I used Rent Cafe's cost-of-living calculator to compare the cost of living in Portland and New York City — where I live — based on my current salary, I found it was 38% lower in Portland.
However, the difference in the cost of living wasn't the only thing about Portland that surprised me. From the incredible food scene to my experience exploring the city, the most surprising things about Portland also became reasons I can't wait to return.
Here are seven things that surprised me about visiting Portland for the first time as a New Yorker.
It’s about to get easier to travel from Nashville to Europe thanks to the addition of two new direct flights to both Ireland and Iceland this spring.
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Fall in NYC comes as a relief. The city in summer has its virtues—emptier streets, more easily-acquired reservations at most of the best restaurants—but the heat and the reek of garbage baking in it more than wear out that season’s welcome well before September slouches, sweating, into frame. Flattering it is not that autumn follows on its heels, not only turning off the oven but also invigorating New Yorkers who can now don the jackets they are so proud of and walk at their usual bracing clips without perspiring quite so readily.
The scent of burning wood filled my nostrils as I pushed through the large paned doors of Fore Street in Portland, Maine. The restaurant, with its tavern-like atmosphere and rustic wood and brick accents, instantly felt welcoming.
When you think of destinations that affluent jet setters might frequent, the likes of London, Paris, and New York's Hamptons probably come to mind.
When most people think of Dubai, they picture towering skyscrapers, glittering lights, and people decked in designer clothes. While that's true to some degree, for me, the city has always been about community get-togethers, roadside shawarma chats, and weekends by the beach.
Amtrak is launching a new route between Chicago and Miami this fall that will whisk passengers from the Midwest to the Sunshine State in 47 hours.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Celia Robbins, an American who relocated to Berlin with her family. She works at the Embassy of the United States of America in Berlin. The following has been edited for length and clarity.
Japan is a popular spot for tourists, and a new initiative will make it easier – and more affordable – to visit than ever before.
From #BookTok to celebrity book clubs to high-profile literary film adaptations, it's safe to say that reading hasn't been this cool in years. So it's not a big surprise that our favorite nerdy pastime has also begun to seep into the world of nightlife.
There’s never a wrong time of year to visit the Berkshires, the mountainous stretch of western Massachusetts located just 140 miles north of New York City. You can thank the fall’s vibrant display of foliage, summer’s Tanglewood music festival that draws crowds from all over the world, and a steady tide of new hotel openings to take advantage of as cozy winter getaways and for ski season. The region also has strong roots as an artists community, with a robust community of galleries, independent boutiques, and museums. And for city dwellers looking to stretch their legs, the Berkshires is also home to scenic hiking trails and winter slopes for every activity and ability level.