Florida to Newfoundland (2025)

North Carolina • Blue Ridge Mountains Some golf courses you play once and move on. Others become part of your regular rotation. And then...

When Plan A Falls Through, Sometimes Plan B Becomes the Perfect AdventureSometimes the best travel moments happen when your carefully laid plans take an unexpected turn. That's exactly what happened during our recent RV journey through Pennsylvania, when a disappointing hiking situation led us straight into the heart of America's pastime. Williamsport, PA Our route through Montgomery, Pennsylvania took us directly past Williamsport - home of the Little League World Series. As

August 2025 • Watkins Glen, New York After exploring countless parks, gorges, and mountains across Canada and the US during our RV...

The Basics Location: Wellesley Island, New York (Heart of the 1000 Islands) Established: 1894 - One of the oldest golf courses in the...

Boldt Castle Manny and I visited Boldt Castle and we were very impressed with the Castle and grounds, but it was the story that was captivating and memorable so this blog will be the telling of the Boldt Castle in a different way then my other blogs. The Fairy Tale Beginning Boldt Family Comes to US Once upon a time, there was a penniless Prussian immigrant boy named George Boldt who arrived in America with his family in 1864 when he was just 13 years old... Like many fairy

We visited Old Quebec City and despite parking nightmares, intense heat and crowds, we were not immune to the European charm and centuries of history that were literally everywhere! The Great Parking Adventure (Our Grand Entrance) Traveling with an oversized truck in historic city centers always presents challenges, and Quebec City proved no exception. Most downtown parking hides in multi-level garages designed for compact European-style vehicles, not our North American beast

Why the Cabot Trail is Worth Your Time The Cabot Trail is one of the most scenic drives in the world – a 185-mile loop that can...

Course Information Location: Inverness, Nova Scotia Two Championship Courses: The Links Course and The Cliffs Course The Cliffs Course:...

Skyline Trail Cape Breton National Park Trail Facts at a Glance Distance : 5.2 miles (full loop) | 3.7 miles (to main viewpoint and...

Why Pugwash Should Be on Your Radar Nestled along the Northumberland Shore, Pugwash is more than just a summer retreat—it's a year-round...

One of the most nerve-wracking moments on an RV trip is when you suddenly get that yellow warning light followed by a loss of power!...

Beautiful course with amazing views! This is a repeat golf course for us – we played here 2 years ago and put it in our top 10 golf...

There are lots of "hits and misses" when you're driving around and exploring a province the size of Newfoundland. We had both on this day's adventure! We chose this Peninsula to explore finishing with Blue Beach as the Goal. We chose our exploration area by looking at the map and picking a piece of land that really jutted out into the ocean. Our experience has been that these spots offer lots of coves and lots of great ocean beaches to explore, great scenery to enjoy, and uni

Week 10 wrapped up our stay in Newfoundland, and we had to leave knowing we'd have some "culture shock" going back to the "semi-mainland" of Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia. This week, I wanted to capture all the bits and pieces of things we experienced that didn't get their own dedicated stories but made up a significant portion of the culture and ambiance of our Newfoundland trip. Two Whales Restaurant My Favorite Meal: Two Whales Restaurant One of our charming town stops w

Puffin Some days on the road deliver exactly what they promise – and our puffin and whale watching day around Elliston exceeded every...

Breaching Humpback Whale! After several whale watching experiences that left us wanting more, we decided to try something different – a...

Traveler's Summary Our journey through Newfoundland's Great Northern Peninsula has been nothing short of spectacular—rugged coastlines, charming towns, and unforgettable hikes. Here's a recap of our adventures, tips for fellow travelers, and some local quirks we discovered along the way. Getting Around: Roads & Fuel 🚗 Road Conditions: The main roads are well-maintained, but some side roads can be rough—watch for pothole and "bump" warnings and take them seriously. That s

About Pippy Park Pippy Park is one of Canada's largest urban parks, spanning over 3,400 acres of protected natural landscapes. Often...

About Pippy Park Pippy Park is one of Canada's largest urban parks, spanning over 3,400 acres of protected natural landscapes. Often called a "green oasis" at the edge of St. John's, it offers stunning views of the city and the Atlantic Ocean, along with peaceful surroundings. The park features a golf course, a spacious campground for tents and RVs, over 120 km of hiking trails, and a botanical garden—all just 3.6 km from downtown St. John's. Pippy Park Campground Campground

The Irish Loop We decided to tackle the famous "Irish Loop" – a scenic 175-mile drive around the southern portion of the Avalon...