Beaches, parks, all the lobster you can eat – what more do you need? And yet there's more: incredible ocean views you can admire from one of its lighthouses. If you do water sports or want to start, this is the place for surfing, rowing, rafting – and why not fishing too. It's the only state that borders just one other state.
A few more interesting facts about Maine:
- It's the only state whose name has just one syllable;
- Fans of Stephen King's crime novels might spot the author in Bangor, where he has a house;
- You might also run into former U.S. President George Bush, who has a summer house in Maine;
- The lobsters caught off the coast are world-famous in the culinary world for their taste;
- It is also believed that the Vikings discovered Maine about 1000 years ago;
- For movie lovers – the factory from the movie Jumanji is located in North Berwick, Maine. A perfect opportunity to visit it and see it in person. The feeling is unmatched;
- If any resident dares to leave their Christmas decorations up after January 14, they'll be fined.
Work and Travel not just anywhere, but in Maine.