Michelle's life is a colorful map of exploration and adventure. From the iconic streets of New York to the sunny shores of Florida, the jagged coast of Maine to the rugged terrain of Montana, she's been fortunate to call some of America's most beautiful states home. Beyond the U.S., Michelle's wanderlust has taken her on a motorcycle journey through India, led her to teach English in Hanoi, and saw her studying Spanish in Guatemala. Michelle graduated with a communications degree from the S. I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University and in addition to a career in advertising has worked with OnlyInYourState since 2016, where her love for travel and storytelling converges. Alongside writing and exploring, Michelle finds joy in photography, staying active, and time with her family.
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Things here in Maine work differently than they do in other states. We know what we like and we stick to it. No matter what. While we could carry some bias, it might be that we happen to know that Maine is not just the best state in New England, but the entire country! Hands up if you agree. Since we can’t actually see your hands, we’re going to assume you agree. Here are a few things we think Mainers are particularly stubborn about. Let us know what you would add to this list!