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HOW TO SPEND A PERFECT DAY IN CHESTER, NOVA SCOTIA My uncle Don lives on Chester Basin so I’ve been to the area a few times for family gatherings but I’ve never actually explored the town of Chester. When Lease Better invited us stay in one of their vacation rentals, we jumped at the opportunity…
5 Reasons to Choose a Vacation Rental with Lease Better This was our first time staying in a vacation rental so we weren’t sure what to expect when we pulled in to the driveway of this lovely vacation rental home in Chester, Nova Scotia. We’re accustomed to all sorts of different scenarios from luxury resorts…
We’ve spent an extraordinary amount of time exploring our home province of Nova Scotia here in Canada. The diverse landscapes, interesting characters and wildly unpredictable weather never ceases to amaze us. You’ve likely heard of the usual suspects when it comes to tourist destinations so we thought we’d give you a different kind of list…
DOME GLAMPING AT TREETOP HAVEN I first heard of domes or tree pods a couple of years ago when Parks Canada put one in one of their campgrounds. I promptly got on the phone to book it, and it was (within minutes of being released) sold out for the season. I remember it being a…
5 Reasons to Getaway to Oceanstone : The Winter Edition This wasn’t our first trip to Oceanstone and rather than do “another” review post about the details of this seaside resort we thought we’d instead entice you to visit. So, here are our top 5 reasons to visit Oceanstone Seaside Resort this year. You can…
White Point Beach Resort: The Romance Package We’re frequent fliers at White Point Beach and although we’ve been to this South Shore resort more than a few times, each time we’re there the experience is different. Oddly enough, we’ve never actually been in the summer so we’re yet to splash in the waves! CHECKING IN…
CONCRETE CREATIONS: Welcome to Narnia When we were told there was a “really cool concrete garden” in Liverpool we decided to check it out without having many expectation. I mean, how cool can a bunch of concrete sculptures really be right? When we pulled into the driveway at Cosby’s garden centre we had no idea…
The Deacon Escarpment Cabins A Blast From Brent’s Past! If you’re looking for a unique, off the grid experience and you love being in the woods then you’ll love the Deacon Escarpment experience as much as we did. The cabins offer all the charms of camping without actually having to sleep on the ground, in…
A PERFECT DAY IN VERMONT: The Rabbit Hill Inn Have you ever been to a place that just “feels right”? That’s how we felt about Vermont and the Rabbit Hill Inn. During our road trip through New England we saw some truly beautiful sights but the moment we crossed the river into Vermont we just…
I’m emotional before I even begin writing this post. If you haven’t met me in “real life” or been following along for a while there are a few things you need to know about me on a personal level before you read this post. I adore all animals, but dogs in particular. I’ve always felt…