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Small Town Discoveries
Venture into the quirky, unusual, and utterly charming world of small-town America and Canada! We're uncovering those delightfully different spots that make travel memorable - from eccentric local festivals and offbeat museums to unique roadside attractions that make you smile.
Little League World Series - Unexpected Adventure
When Plan A Falls Through, Sometimes Plan B Becomes the Perfect AdventureSometimes the best travel moments happen when your carefully...
Kim Martinez
Aug 303 min read
Cape Breton Highlights: The Cabot Trail
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...
Kim Martinez
Aug 114 min read
Discover Pugwash, NS: Golf, History, and Coastal Charm
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...
Kim Martinez
Aug 104 min read
Week 10: Wrapping Up Our Newfoundland AdventureRestaurants, Charming towns, Abandoned Homes, Sheds, Boats & More
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"...
Kim Martinez
Aug 23 min read
Puffins & Whales: Elliston Point & Spillar's Cove Adventure
Puffin Some days on the road deliver exactly what they promise – and our puffin and whale watching day around Elliston exceeded every...
Kim Martinez
Jul 263 min read
Trinity & Whale Watching: A Perfect Newfoundland Double Feature
Breaching Humpback Whale! After several whale watching experiences that left us wanting more, we decided to try something different – a...
Kim Martinez
Jul 263 min read
Exploring Newfoundland's Great Northern Peninsula: A Traveler's Summary
Traveler's Summary Our journey through Newfoundland's Great Northern Peninsula has been nothing short of spectacular—rugged coastlines,...
Kim Martinez
Jul 223 min read
The Irish Loop: A Day of Discovery and Difficult Choices on Newfoundland's Avalon Peninsula
The Irish Loop We decided to tackle the famous "Irish Loop" – a scenic 175-mile drive around the southern portion of the Avalon...
Kim Martinez
Jul 186 min read
Goose Cove Hike: Hidden Trails and Maritime Heritage
Goose Cove, Newfoundland After exploring the fascinating Viking history at L'Anse aux Meadows and conquering St. Anthony's Daredevil...
Kim Martinez
Jul 12 min read
Point Riche Lighthouse & Port au Choix: Where Caribou Roam and History Lives
Point Riche Lighthouse Point Riche Lighthouse Within a couple of miles from Oceanside RV Park sits the Point Riche Lighthouse, offering...
Kim Martinez
Jun 294 min read
Oceanside RV Park Review & Port Au Choix
Oceanside RV Park - Port Au Choix Oceanside RV Park, Port Au Choix, NL Location: Oceanfront paradise—literally directly on the beach...
Kim Martinez
Jun 293 min read
Water's Edge Campground: A Hidden Gem in Gros Morne - Whales & Trails!
The Journey In: A Test of Nerves Our second stop on the Travel Well Live Well Tour of Newfoundland brought us to Water's Edge...
Kim Martinez
Jun 213 min read
Trout River: A Journey Into the Past Seafood, Sea Walks & Ships
Today, we left our Amazing campsite at Water's Edge in Bonne Bay and wound our way down Bonne Bay Road, past the otherworldly Tablelands...
Kim Martinez
Jun 212 min read
Grand Codroy Campground & Codroy Valley: A Perfect First Stop in Newfoundland
Quick Stats - Distance from Port Aux Basques Ferry: Less than 30 minutes - Cost: $45 CAD/night (full hookups) - Site Type: 30-amp...
Kim Martinez
Jun 175 min read
Campground Review: Linwood Harbour Campground & Antigonish Golf Club
Location: Linwood, Nova Scotia, Canada Date of Stay: June 12-13, 2025 Contact: - Phone: 866-661-9145 - Email:...
Kim Martinez
Jun 172 min read
Discovering Truro, Nova Scotia: Victoria Park Adventures & Golf Course Surprises
Third time's the charm! Our latest visit to Truro, Nova Scotia proved that sometimes you need a few trips to truly appreciate a...
Kim Martinez
Jun 124 min read
Mount Desert Island's Hidden Gems: Gardens, Harbors & Lighthouse Magic
Bass Harbor For our final day exploring the Bar Harbor area, we ventured around Mount Desert Island to discover the quieter side of...
Kim Martinez
Jun 72 min read
Coastal Maine Road Trip: Charming Towns Beyond Bar Harbor
While we loved Bar Harbor's energy, we craved a taste of authentic coastal Maine—the kind found in quiet fishing villages, scenic...
Kim Martinez
Jun 72 min read
Bar Harbor Maine Guide: Best Restaurants, Victorian Architecture & Waterfront Views
Bar Harbor Shops Our Bar Harbor adventure began just minutes after leaving our cozy stay at KOA Island side Campground. As we drove...
Kim Martinez
Jun 72 min read
Maine Coastal Towns: Why Belfast & Camden Should Be on Your Bucket ListA Scenic Detour: Mountains & Lakes
Belfast from the Hwy 1 bridge Exploring Two Charming Coastal Towns in Maine: Belfast & Camden Our Coastal Maine adventure began with two...
Kim Martinez
Jun 12 min read
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