No Reservations

Anthony Bourdain's show "No Reservations" is a personal favorite, so it's only natural that I'd feature the first part of the show's episode of Maine, which was aired on national television earlier this month. Parts 2, 3, 4, and 5 can be seen here, here, here, and here respectively.

- John C.L. Morgan

Who Needs the Office of Tourism?

Cookie, "the lifestyle magazine that celebrates the joys of parenthood," features a travelogue of the Blue Hill region.

Besides scouring Robert McCloskey's One Morning in Maine for packing tips (sweaters, bugspray, thick-soled waterproof shoes, and your own food), the article features this, um, enthusiastic endorsement for vacationing in Vacationland:

"Maine is a place that doesn't reveal itself to outsiders--or even insiders. The locals often ignore you, the roads wind around confusingly, and the weather can flat-out suck."

I don't know about you, but those are definitely the qualities I look for when I'm deciding the next spot for my rest and relaxation.

- John C.L Morgan