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…
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…
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…
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…
7 Cozy Winter Getaways in Nova Scotia: Finding the perfect fit for your travel style Here in Nova Scotia, we’re notorious for complaining about the winter and wishing for warmer days but we’ve got 7 cozy Nova Scotia winter getaways that we think will change your tune. You know by now that…
Oceanstone Seaside Resort As our Nova Scotia Winter Getaway series draws to a close we find ourselves growing quite versed in what makes a getaway stand out. Far and above all else, the level of service is what sets any stay apart and Oceanstone Seaside Resort has that in spades. In fact, the term “customer service”…
This was our first visit to Mersey River Chalets and Nature Retreat and we were looking forward to an off-the-grid getaway. Located in Caledonia Nova Scotia, these chalets were a great place to spend the night – particularly after another big snowfall in Nova Scotia. CHECKING IN: MERSEY RIVER FIRST IMPRESSIONS As we drove in the…
Perfectly perched atop Fitzpatrick Mountain, Smith Rock Chalets offer endless possibilities for a perfect winter getaway. The views are stunning and whether you want to cozy up by the fire or head to the trails for a winter adventure, there’s no shortage of options here. CHECKING IN The trees hung heavy with snow over the…