2016 Books and Beds
In this second annual round-up of the books I’ve read and the beds I’ve slept in, I gotta admit I’m cutting corners on the reading list. Every year, I promise … Read more
North America
Three Surprises in Cuba: What We Learned from Cuban People
In Cienfuegos, Cuba, on the fourth day of our tour, our guides Román and Jorge told us they had a surprise for us. Earlier in the day, a possible stop … Read more
50 of Our Favorite Photos of 2016
It was a bit of an odd year for us in 2016. While we did some trips around the Midwest in the first half of the year (and Kris went … Read more
Nova Scotia: History, Cuisine, and Natural Beauty
Nova Scotia offers its own brand of history, cuisine, natural beauty, and recreation. Enjoy great road trip scenery circling Cape Breton.
One Short Week in New Brunswick, Canada
You would think we’d know better, after years of traveling. But we jumped on the chance to visit New Brunswick for a week, not allowing ourselves enough time to stay … Read more
Site of Acadian Exile, Grand Pré, Nova Scotia
L’Acadie, (English: Acadia) established in 1604, was the general name of the French controlled colonies in what is now Canada and the US. During the multiple colonial wars between England … Read more
Adventure Travel in Quebec
Adventures in Saguenay include hikes, via ferrata climbing, wildlife, kayaking, and enjoying the fjord, seaway, and forests not far from Quebec City.
Basilica of Notre Dame, Montreal, Canada
The bright blue Basilica of Notre Dame of Montreal is one of the most striking and beautiful churches we’ve seen in all our travels. It’s elaborate and beautiful decoration is reminiscent of such later gems as St. Matthias in Budapest and Notre Dame in Lyon.
30 Hours in Omaha: A City Break
There’s more to Omaha than Steaks, Warren Buffet, the College World Series. Spend 30 hours in Omaha to enjoy food, museums, and lively neighborhoods.