Visit Anna Mae’s Bakery & Restaurant A sweet roguetrip to Millbank, Ontario The Allure of Rural Communities in Our Travels As weekend wanderers, we often find ourselves drawn to the quiet corners of the world. The places where time seems to slow down and the pulse of life beats in harmony with nature. These are the rural communities tucked away from bustling cities and tourist hotspots, where authenticity thrives. Here, you often find a hidden gem—a restaurant, bakery, local shops, or activities that make day-tripping extra sweet.   Exploring the Rich Tapestry of Mennonite Life: A Jou ..read more

White Meadows Farms A sweet rogue trip adventure Maple Love When it comes to culture and heritage, maple syrup is probably the first thing people think of when they think of Canada. When tourists from other countries come to Canada, a bottle of locally-produced maple syrup is one of the most requested souvenirs to bring back. Almost every province in Canada has maple producers, churning millions of gallons of sticky sweet liquid amber yearly as the spring thaw occurs. Maple syrup tourism Canadians do love their maple syrup. Gallons upon gallons of maple syrup are sold in grocery stores, farm s ..read more

Go Off Grid in Cape Breton Unique vacation stay in Cape Breton We’ve had the pleasure of visiting Nova Scotia’s ruggedly beautiful Cape Breton Island several times. However, we decided to try something slightly different on our most recent trip – we went off grid. And we are thrilled we did! When exploring Cape Breton, Sally’s Brook Wilderness Cabins in Englishtown makes for a wonderful home base. This unique accommodation in a serene and spectacular wilderness setting is perfect for enjoying the area’s natural beauty. Here’s why you might want to go off grid on the island – and what you can d ..read more

Travel Reviews Tips for writing great travel reviews Taking a trip can be very expensive. For most people, going on a vacation is a luxury earned through hard work and saving. We look forward to using up our vacation days from work to head out to somewhere relaxing, exciting, or exotic. Everyone wants to spend their time and money wisely and have the best possible experiences. When booking your travel plans, one of the first things you probably do is check the online reviews of hotels, restaurants, and attractions you are considering using while on vacation. Customer experience travel reviews ..read more

A weekend getaway in the village of Riverport Nova Scotia’s hidden gem   Riverport, Nova Scotia, is perhaps the prettiest little seaside village you’ve never heard of. Although it’s a mere 15-minute drive from iconic Lunenburg on Nova Scotia’s South Shore, it feels a world away, tucked into picturesque Ritcey Cove amid remnants of its fishing and ship-building past. The secret is slowly getting out. You may recognize Riverport, Nova Scotia, from one of the tv shows and movies filmed here, including the Stephen King movie Dolores Claiborne and the fourth season of The Sinner. We are thrill ..read more

Cravings by Jayne A Sweet Rogue Trip to Crystal Beach   Where is Crystal Beach, ON Crystal Beach, Ontario, is a small beach town located on the north shores of Lake Erie near Fort Erie. Up until 1989, Crystal Beach was bustling with activity every summer. Tourists would flock to the tiny town for the beaches, rent a cottage for a summer vacation, and, most importantly, visit the Crystal Beach Amusement Park – one of the best amusement parks in Canada. The ‘park’ opened in the late 1800s and, over the century, made Crystal Beach a popular tourist destination for many people from Ontario an ..read more

A short visit to Bah Hahbah (it’s a #Mainething)     Are you the kind of traveller who loves taking scenic drives, experiencing gorgeous vistas, visiting quaint seaside towns and villages, walking on lovely beaches, and enjoying the beauty of nature? Then, Maine is a perfect place to head for your next vacation destination. Maine is a nature lover’s paradise. This state has it all. Mountains, lakes, beautiful Atlantic Ocean coastline, scenic views at every turn, beautiful parks, and lush forests make it one of the most picturesque states in the US. Every couple of years or so, we tak ..read more

Halifax Best Beaches the best beaches just a short drive from Halifax If there’s one thing Nova Scotia does well (and, unbiased opinion here, there’s much, MUCH more than just one), it’s beaches! Canada’s self-proclaimed “ocean playground” is almost an island, and some of the most magnificent shores surround it in Canada. In fact, when you live in or visit Nova Scotia, you’re never more than 60 km from the ocean. Nova Scotia boasts every permutation of beach you could hope for: expansive white sand beaches rugged beaches filled with stones rounded over millennia by countless waves r ..read more

Cuba All Inclusive Vacation Lessons we learned on our first all-inclusive resort holiday After two-plus years of Covid-19 and being unable to enjoy any international travel, Nick & I have been chomping at the bit to get out and travel again. Having seen many people travelling to international destinations, the FOMO took hold of us. We racked our brains for ways we could do some travel that would have the lowest risk factor, and we came up with a Cuba all inclusive vacation. We had never done an all-inclusive vacation before, and we were a little apprehensive because I didn’t see myself as ..read more

Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame Cleveland, Ohio I Love Rock & Roll Being a music geek, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (RRHOF) holds a soft spot in my heart. If the original Woodstock site is my Holy Land, then the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is my Mecca. I think I became that music geek through osmosis. Growing up in my Parent’s home, the “hi-fi” was always playing, The Crooners, Frank, Dino, Sammy, Nat and Miss Ella. To this day, I still appreciate that genre, but then one day, I discovered rock and roll. I can’t even remember what song it was, and it doesn’t really matter; I was hooked. I ne ..read more