The Samoset Resort: Plush Rockland Maine Accommodations

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A few weeks ago, I spent one night enjoying the lovely Samoset Resort, located in Rockport, Maine, just over from Rockland. Rockport, Rockland? I know…it can be confusing! Fortunately, these towns are only a few miles apart so the area is quite united. The Samoset is in a beautiful part of the region, situated directly …

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Love on the Road: Cally & John

A couple smiles on a boat.

Love and travel go hand in hand. Celebrating other adventurous couples on their journeys, is one of our favorite things. To do this regularly on the blog, we began our interview series:  Love on the Road. Today, we talk with Cally & John of How Not to Sail a Boat! Psst! Be sure to check out …

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Lake Louise + Banff: An Epic Canada Honeymoon Destination

View from the other side of a lake of a hotel near snowy mountains.

Have you ever dreamed of living in an opulent castle, poised on the edge of a glistening lake? When you find that romantic paradise, let us know, but until then, we’ve found a place where you can get pretty darn close to that fairy tale ideal. We did just that on our Canada honeymoon in …

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A Beginner’s Guide to Working Online as a Freelancer

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These days, it seems like nearly everyone is living the dream. Quit your job! Ditch the grind! Travel for free! Quick slogans and splashy photos advertise the ideal lifestyle: lounging on a beach while apparently raking in the dough. But a lot of those catchphrases and idyllic images aren’t being honest. Sure, there’s probably someone …

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The Sixteen Travel Personality Types

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There are 16 travel personalities. What’s yours? We humans love to categorize. It can be fun to fit yourself (or those around you) into a neat little box and decide who and what you are. In truth, we all know that humans are far more dimensional and varied. No one fits precisely into an expected …

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Love on the Road: Amy & David

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This is the latest installment in our couples travel interview series. Love on the Road highlights adventurous duos who are experiencing the world hand in hand with a partner. Couples travel is an awesome way to explore places near and far and we love introducing you to a new pair every few weeks! Meet Amy …

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Love on the Road: Ridima & Parit

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Welcome to our couples interview series, Love on the Road. We adore sharing the tales of other travel lovers just like us. Every story is different, and each pair approaches love, adventure, and discovery in their own special way. Meet our latest couple: Ridima & Parit of littlejoysandmore! PS: Have you read our best tips …

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Love on the Road: Penny & Shawn

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Welcome to our couples interview series, Love on the Road. Here on Two Drifters, we love sharing the tales of other travel lovers just like us. Every story is different, and each pair approaches love, adventure, and discovery in their own special way. Meet our latest: Penny & Shawn of Globetrove! Hello! Please introduce yourselves! Hello …

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Love on the Road: Nathan & Zinara

A man with his arm around a woman while looking out at a green landscape.

Have you ever dreamed of seeing the world with the love of your life? It’s pretty much our favorite thing, which is why we’re stoked to interview a new couple every few weeks about their own experiences and adventures. This series is called Love on the Road. Today, meet our newest pair: Meet Nathan & Zinara …

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Two Romantic Getaways in Asheville NC

Sigh. Dreaming of romantic getaways in Asheville NC? In need of an affection-fueled escape in the mountains? January is a boring month, no matter how you stack it. It’s cold, it’s dark, and the fun and bustle of the holidays are over. Plus, if you’re like most people, you spend most of the month struggling to …

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