The West End News Food & Travel section. Local reviewer James Fereira visits your favorite local eateries and shares all the good with a little snark. And West End independent travel agent Nancy Dorrans takes readers around the world in search of adventure.
by Nancy Dorrans I realize it is November but my thoughts are on October. October is a long month… and, as you know the weather can be quite variable to say the least. I once went to see sta... Read more
by Nancy Dorrans We travel, some of us forever to seek other states, other lives, other souls – Anais Nin Call me non-traditional. Instead of going to college right out of high school... Read more
by Nancy Dorrans Where are the latest fermentation destinations? Answer is almost anywhere! Although fermentation has been gaining ground and is “hotter” than ever, turning rotting meat, veg... Read more
by Nancy Dorrans “World travelers,” they say. “Always on the go.” “Must be nice to get all those free trips.” “Is there any place you haven’t been?” For those of us in the business, th... Read more
by Nancy Dorrans As a travel agent since 1982, give or take a few years, I’ve seen a lot of changes in the industry. I wish I had a dollar, or even a dime, for every time someone said to me,... Read more
by Nancy Dorrans When I’m away traveling and I tell people I live in Portland, Maine, the reaction is dreamy. “Ah, Maine…I love Maine,” or “Wow, you live there? I’ve always wanted to visit M... Read more
