Oceanfront Beach House Retreat In what world does an oceanfront beach house retreat sound like a bad idea? None! Am I right? AibBnb has taken the accommodation world by storm! While not all traditional accommodation owners are loving the competition, I personally think it’s holding everyone to a higher standard. And that, I can get…
The New Quarterdeck Menu That’ll Make You Drool We’ve lost track of how many visits we’ve made to the Quarterdeck! This is, hands down, our very favorite place to stay in Nova Scotia and we love everything about it. The amenities are incredible, the area is just amazing and hand-crafted cocktails are to die for…
OUR FIRST RV TRIP 5 Things You Need To Know Before Your First RV Trip We are brand new to RVing and, if we’re honest, it can be intimidating if you’ve never done it. It’s that reason alone that RVing has never really been on our “must do” radar but when Stone’s RV reached out…
We ADORE our home province of Nova Scotia on Canada’s east coast. I feel like a lot of travel bloggers spend a ton of time exploring the world but very little exploring their own backyards (or maybe that’s just my perception). Brent and I made a conscious decision when we started that while we’re not…
A few years back, Brent and I decided that rather than giving gifts of “things” to our loved ones on special occasions we would give gifts of experiences. We’re privileged enough, as a family, that we all have everything need but what we all want more of is time with each other. So we started…
I know what you’re thinking…weird title right? Who wants and INCOMPLETE guide to Anna Maria Island? Well dearest blog readers, you do. And here’s why… We had the pleasure of spending 4 beautiful days on Anna Maria Island this year and while we had some wonderful adventures, we also realized that this is a place…
We’ve used AirBnB before but only for one off’s at the last minute and never outside of Canada so, essentially, this was our first true multi-night AirBnB experience. If you’re unfamiliar with the site, AirBnB is a place that gives homeowners the opportunity to rent out their properties to travellers. They’re often managed privately (by…
Historic Charm at the Tata House It’s no surprise that we adore the North Shore of Nova Scotia. We have a real soft spot for Tatamagouche, Malagash, River John & the surrounding area not only because there are so many unique things to do but mainly because the PEOPLE are outstanding. Case and point? Just…
Saint Andrews by-the-sea and the Algonquin Resort It was nearly 10 years ago that I visited Saint Andrews, New Brunswick with my Mother and Grandmother on one of our annual “Three Generations Girls Trips” and I remember vividly, driving the trough the famous Algonquin Resort arch and saying, “Wow, I need to stay there”. It…
WINTER GLAMPING AT FUNDY NATIONAL PARK Not all the long ago, if you wanted to go camping in the winter you had to be willing to invest in the winter gear, sleep on the ground, and battle the elements. With the recent rise of alternative camping solutions it’s become more and more accessible for those…