Beer and Wine in Buffalo Niagara USA

You are going on a beer and wine road trip, and you use the phrase “Niagara Wine Region”. Most people I know will probably think of Canada but think again. The Niagara Wine Region doesn’t pay attention to boundaries and borders or lines on a map. The soil is just as rich and fertile across the border into the USA as it is in Canada.

Sunrise to Sunset. Cabot Trail Cape Breton Photo Essay

Sunrise over Cape Breton.

The following photos were taken on a recent trip clockwise around the trail. From the starting point near Baddeck we circled the trail over the course of a day July 2013. You might find yourself wanting to follow the same path this summer once you get a sense of the beauty that lies along the way.

Tombstone, Arizona – It’s A-O.K.

It’s kitschy, it’s touristy and everyone is dressed in costume as either Wyatt Earp, Doc Holliday, a saloon girl or one of the Clanton/McLaury Gang….but an afternoon spent in Tombstone, Arizona is still full of real history and fun. I didn’t know much about Tombstone other than what I saw in the various Hollywood movies… Continue reading Tombstone, Arizona – It’s A-O.K.

A Bird’s Eye View from the 1000 Islands Skydeck Tower

The 1000 Islands Skydeck Tower, with a view of 400 feet high (~130 metres) offers a unique bird’s eye view of the islands. Open from April to October, with a particularly spectacular view when the leaves of the trees change colours, this tower, with three viewing levels, “is the perfect view of the waterways below”… Continue reading A Bird’s Eye View from the 1000 Islands Skydeck Tower

All Aboard for a Day Out With Thomas the Train

Do you have a young child between the ages of 2 and 10 in your house? Do they love Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends? Do they play with trains all day long? Then I’ve got a day trip for you. Not only will it please your little Thomas lover but it will also entertain… Continue reading All Aboard for a Day Out With Thomas the Train

Travelling – It’s the Characters You Meet

One thing I love about travelling is the people you meet along the way. By meeting and interacting with people you learn a little more about their culture, language and customs. BUT sometimes you meet people who are just awesome character sketches and you end up with some great stories to share afterwards. Here are a few of my stories.