MAINE: Dump of the photos . The iPhone polaroid way. When traveling you can do 3 of 2 things. Prior Research for best things to eat & do, adventure spontaneously OR a bit of both… which we did.

Maine is also known for a few things: wild blueberries, lobster, bagels, and whoopee pies; didn’t miss any food categories. We stayed in a rustic Victorian Air b&b in the suburbs of Portland which was a short bike ride away from the beach. It was also close enough to a path that took us into town. We spent most of our time in the city, then a day in Kennenbunkport to whale watch (no luck). We ventured up to Ogunquit for a night and ended our trip in Freeport to visit the LL Bean university. Gotta love nature…

A FEW PLACES TO GO TO

(also view my Maine guide here)

Portland Lobster Company: For straight up lobster, clams, and drawn butter this is the spot to hit. And you can sit outside on the water listening to music if you choose.

The Holy Doughnut: gluten free doughnuts made with potato flour. The lines may be wrapping the shop because they are very tasty.

Eventide Oyster Co.: A spot to try if you want to up your lobster bisque game. It’s not a hole in the wall rather a night to dine out with a little class. The lobster bisque was seriously insane.

Rose Foods: the best spot for bagel & lox, matzo ball soup— yes even for breakfast— and latkes with apple sauce and sour cream on the side. I prefer sour cream for dipping and apple sauce to eat solo. That’s just me!

Mabel’s Lobster Claw: shout out to this lobster restaurant solely for their wild blueberry pie that was recommended through personal research.

*the key to any traveling is RESEARCH. Sure, it’s great to ponder across spots with hopes they are hits opposed to misses. But, why waste your time if you have people like me to give you what’s good?