Since moving to Portland, Maine, I’m becoming more interested in bike commuting and bike touring. Today, I found a piece from NPR’s All Things Considered radio program. In it, they spoke with a blogger/writer named The Bike Snob, who talks about riding in NYC. He and the producers of the piece also spoke with cyclists and city officials about the [...]
This week, I invited Josh Christie, of the Brews and Books blog to be the first Guest blogger on Part Time Vagabond. Josh is a bookseller and beer afficionado, and blogs about two things he loves; you guessed it: brews and books. This week, Josh talks about finding great beers wherever you are in your travels. When you’re traveling, it’s [...]
Photo by Nancy Updike As travelers, inevitably we’ll come across those oases of the asphalt deserts called Rest Stops. These one-stop-shops can be a haven for travelers on their way to destinations unknown. But as with any place that attracts travelers, there are people of all sorts who visit, and they all have some kind of story. The producers at [...]
Hiking w/ Beer on 12seconds.tv My friend Josh Christie likes hiking. He also likes beer. Every so often, he combines the two. It doesn’t always work out well.
As summer draws to its end, I’ve had some time to reflect. Summer and Autumn in Maine is tourist season. It’s the time of year where locals try to avoid the hotspots while complaining about the increased traffic and wandering hordes that clog their beloved roads and beaches. Though I am new to Maine, I think I’ve wriggled myself into [...]
I really would like to get rid of my car. While I like my dear old 2001 Subaru Outback, this particular car has given me nothing but trouble since I bought it. I’m still about $8000 in the hole on it, and have at least $1000 in repairs to do to it. Add in insurance and registration, and there’s a [...]
Now that the cooler temperatures of fall are making their presence known, it’s time to start planning a short fall trip. I have a few ideas of adventures I want to pursue, but I’m not sure which one to do. Being the indecisive tool that I am, I’m leaving it up to you, my dear and friendly reader. Bearing in [...]
