Québec City, the birthplace of French Canada, embraces its’ 400-year-old history and welcomes visitors with its charming and friendly aura.  Winding cobblestone roads, towering cathedrals, stunning architecture, bistros, sounds of French pleasantries and the smell of fresh baked croissants may have you thinking you are in France, but no, you are in Canada.  From the onset, we were charmed by the city.  The actual city is nicely small and can be explored in two or three days, but there is lots to do in the surrounding area as well, so you may find yourself extending your stay.&nb ..read more

The far easternmost part of Québec is the Gaspé Peninsula, known as Gaspésie to local Québécois and deemed “Lands End” by the indigenous Mi’gmaq tribe.  Early explorers considered the Gaspésie “the gateway to the New World” and brave voyagers from an ocean away set sail to claim the land.  Early settlers relished in the abundant bounty discovered in the seas and settled along the coastline.  Today, the Gaspésie attracts inquisitive tourists who are drawn to the seaside communities for their pleasant beaches, rugged coastline with dramatic cliffs, and beautiful mountains and vall ..read more

We loved our month-long visit to Canada last summer so much that we decided to go back and explore more of our beautiful northern neighbor.  This summer, we wanted to travel the northern portion of Lake Superior and finish the Lake Superior Circle Tour.   In 2017, we visited the southern portion of Lake Superior hitting coastal towns along Michigan, Wisconsin, and Minnesota that are part of the circle tour.  We were cautioned that the northern portion is composed of smaller towns, less development, and a much chiller pace with a lot less attractions than the southern towns ..read more

In 2017, we spent the summer traveling along the southern shoreline of Lake Superior thru Michigan, Wisconsin, and Minnesota and loved being along Lake Superior and visiting the small coastal towns.  One area we missed on that trip was the Apostle Islands area in Wisconsin.  This year, we decided to visit this area on our way to Canada to complete our Lake Superior “Circle Tour.”  Our friends, Heidi and Dr. Nancy, recommended we camp in the little town of Bayfield (year-round population of 500) which was centrally located and a nice little town to spend a few days.  So, off ..read more

When it comes to the circus, no town is more steeped in that rich history than Baraboo, Wisconsin.  Baraboos’ circus history started in 1884 when five Ringling brothers (Albert, Otto, Alfred, Charles, and John) from Baraboo established a circus and gave their first official circus performance in a field under a 45 x 90 ft. tent.  They entertained the crowd with a traveling wagon and rented horse – it was a vaudeville-style show and nothing like the spectacle that would morph into the Greatest Show on Earth. Circuses grew in popularity in the late 1800’s and soon other circuses ..read more

Seaside, Florida is a charming little coastal town in the Florida panhandle known for its sugar white sand, emerald water, mom-and-pop stores, and laid-back beach vibe.  Most Snowbirds only give the panhandle a passing glance on their way south in search of warmer winter weather.  But the panhandle is as far south as we go since we have come to appreciate the milder weather with daily highs hovering in the 60’s and lows in the  40’s.  These cooler temperatures also mean that the panhandle is less crowded than more popular snowbird roosting areas in southern Florida. Seas ..read more

Almost totally surrounded by water, Nova Scotia is admired for its' rugged coastline, daily displays of the world’s highest tides, colorful harbors rich in maritime history, and boasts more lighthouses than any other Canadian Province (a total of 160).  No wonder they call Nova Scotia Canada’s Ocean Playground!  Nova Scotia is one of the Canadian Maritime provinces (the others being New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island) located on the North Atlantic Coast.  The province is rich in exquisite natural beauty and embraces its’ diverse cultural heritage.  Our trip to Nova Sco ..read more

Looking for a breakfast dish that tastes as good as it looks and will wow your guests?  Then look no further than the Dutch baby – a decadent blend of a pancake, crepe, and popover.  The simple batter is poured into a piping hot skillet with melted butter and puffs to golden brown.  When removed from the oven, the Dutch baby deflates, but don’t be sad because what you are left with is a dish with crispy raised edges and a center with a rich eggy, custard-like texture and flavor.  A Dutch baby originated in Germany and goes by many names - German pancake (or pfannkuchen), B ..read more

We’ve been full-time RVers since 2011 and have spent eight of those summers traveling around Maine, a state we absolutely love.  But, we are still amazed at how many places in the state that we have not been too yet, including the remote northern inland portions of the state.  When our friends, Pat and Debbie, suggested that we go explore the North Maine Woods (NMW) and stay in one of the legendary sporting camps for the true Maine experience, we were all in.  The NMW is legendary for its abundant wildlife, rustic qualities, and remoteness which has beckoned anglers, hunters, ex ..read more

Last fall our travels took us through Pennsylvania on our way from Maine to Michigan.  We decided to stop at a beautiful state park campground near Bedford which is a quaint little Pennsylvania town sheltered between green forests, rolling pastures, and the Allegheny Mountains.  The main reason for stopping in this area was to visit the Flight 93 National Memorial.  The Flight 93 National Memorial is a 2,200-acre National Park that commemorates the heroic actions of the 40 passengers and crew who prevented a terrorist attack on our nation’s capital in 2001.   On September ..read more