The Timeless Landscape of the Four Corners
The high desert of the American Southwest (which includes the Four Corners) is a very popular winter destination for Canadian RVing snowbirds. But for the 2020/21 fall and winter, with the boarders closed and the pandemic situation still unfolding, many travellers...
Lac Megantic: Phoenix of the Eastern Townships
Too many Canadians have unfounded fears about travelling through French speaking Quebec. They get on the Trans-Canada Highway and motor through La Belle Province end to end without stopping. By blasting past the rural beauty of the rolling landscape in the Eastern...
Quebec’s Eastern Townships: The Perfect RV Getaway
I love paper maps. It’s not that I don’t find the electronic wizardry of a GPS handy (Make a U-turn when possible! Recalculating!), but some trips just seem to go smoother when I can uncap my yellow highlighter and trace the small country byways and roads. The...
Our 29-Day RV Adventure from Texas to Florida – Part Two
The continuation of our journey around the Gulf of Mexico. A journey of adventure and discovery that we took in February 2020. A 29-day RV road trip from Brownsville, Texas, to Cedar Key, Florida. The idea for our RV road trip around the Gulf states of the USA came...
Nanaimo – The City and the Bar
Thar she blows! Sure enough, just 200 yards ahead of our zodiac was a small pod of killer whales (Orcas), surfacing repeatedly with spumes of vapour shooting from their blowholes. Rebeka, a very knowledgeable marine naturalist and our tour guide with Vancouver...
How to Celebrate Canada Day During COVID-19 Restrictions
As safety measures continue in an effort to keep COVID-19 cases as low as possible, Canada Day parades, festivals, and other in-person events are off the table. Thankfully, event organizers have set their sights on new ways to celebrate to keep the fun...
Our 29-Day RV Adventure from Texas to Florida – Part One
The idea for our RV Road Trip around the Gulf states of the USA came from a casual meeting with a stranger. Linda and I met this stranger (Bill) while at an RV Park in Alamo, Texas. Bill was a man who had made the journey twenty-eight years earlier. He told us his...
What You Need to Know About Camping on Crown Land
With campsites opening back up, everyone is rushing to grab their favourite spots. Although they fill up quickly, you can skip the worries about snagging a spot by turning your attention to Crown land instead. This type of land is open to everyone who...
Tide’s Out! Our Adventure at The World’s Highest Tides Ecozone
New Brunswick is rich in hands-on experiences with natural wonders and beauty along the shores of the Bay of Fundy. The Bay of Fundy tides is the highest on the planet at 53 feet vertical in the Minas Basin at the closed end of the bay. They are an unspoiled marine...
4 Enjoyable Nights in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana
In our North American travels, Linda and I have passed through Louisiana several times but have never stopped. Yet Louisiana’s history and culture are unique and inviting. As part of our February, 29 day RV road trip, we chose to make a four-night stop using...
From Nova Scotia to Newfoundland by Motorhome
The vehicle ferry to Newfoundland is an adventure in itself for mainlanders on their first trip to the Rock. We boarded with our motorhome at North Sydney, Nova Scotia for the seven hour voyage to Channel- Port Aux Basques, NL. The cost for two passengers and our...
4 Great Ways to Connect with Nature During COVID-19
The world has changed in recent months. Canadians who love spending their time enjoying the great outdoors and exploring the world from the comfort of their RVs suddenly find themselves landlocked at home. If you fall into this group, it doesn’t mean you can’t...
