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.
Category: Road Trips
Road Trip Travel Adventure Articles by Calculated Traveller.
Cruising down the highway with nothing but miles ahead of you may be the ultimate way to see the country. Road trips — both near and far — are a great way to explore small towns and get up close and personal with your surroundings.
Road trips are budget-friendly and versatile. You may find yourself at a national park one day or driving along the coast, the next. Or maybe you want to visit a state museum or take part in a local festival. It’s all possible. Just hop in your vehicle and drive.
Road trip planners make it easy to find the best scenic roads or you can create road trip routes of your own and make new discoveries. Either way, you’re sure to have an adventure of a lifetime.
We’re here to help. We’ll share our road trip adventures with you, show you how to make the most of your own road trip, give you expert advice including tips and tricks you can use.
If you’re ready for adventure, we’re ready to get you there. Take a look at our most popular road trip articles below.
– 7 Road Trip Travel Apps You Need to Download Right Now
– Road Trip – Car Checklist
– 10 Road Trip – Rules
– Road Trip to Florida: Driving is the Affordable Way
– Pack This! Eating and Drinking on the Road
Great Allegheny Passage and Sustainable Tourism
An area that once was inundated with steel mills, coke factories, coal mines, and railroads in between, who would have thought that southwestern Pennsylvania and western Maryland would build a bike trail that would connect each other 150 miles away.
Sunrise to Sunset. Cabot Trail Cape Breton Photo Essay
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.
Creating Beauty out of the Fire – Artech Glass Blowing Studio – Haliburton
We surround the furnace watching instructor Terry Craig teach us the basics of glass blowing at Artech Glass Blowing Studio in Haliburton Ontario.
Exploring the Village at Blue Mountain Resort Collingwood
With accommodations, restaurants, bars, shops & activities the Village at Blue Mountain Resort in Collingwood Ontario has something for everyone.
The Winter Blues Are a Matter of Perspective at Blue Mountain
Some say they hate winter. Author Mark Stuart say it’s all about expectations and suggests that you try some outdoor winter activities at Blue Mountain to help you enjoy this cold, snowy season.
Monkeying Around at Monkey Jungle, Miami Florida
We visited Monkey Jungle in Miami Florida and had a great time… we didn’t know what to expect at all & I can honestly say I could have spent hours here.
Put your Feet up and Relax at Boulder Cove Cottages, Nova Scotia
With plenty of seascape, & easy highway access Boulder Cove Cottages in Nova Scotia is ideal for a cottage stay – put your feet up and relax.
Travel Music Playlist – Deleted Scenes on the Cutting Room Floor by Caro Emerald
When we travel we go places, but stay in the same time. The music by Caro Emerald can take us to other times while we stay in one place.
In search of Ghost Towns – Ghost Town Trail, Arizona
Read the story of how we almost get lost and doubt the advice of the tourism office as we drive along the Ghost Town Trail outside of Tombstone, Arizona.
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.
The Big Apple – in Ontario Canada
I have driven on the 401 both east and west – many, many times and saw the sign for The Big Apple — yet kept driving. After a trip to the Thousand Islands, we decided we would finally stop in and check it out. Driving into The Big Apple and seeing farm animals, including rabbits,… Continue reading The Big Apple – in Ontario Canada
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.
Road Trip – Car Checklist
Road trips are budget-friendly. Before you hit the road, check these 15 things off your list to ensure your car is roadworthy and ready for the long drive.