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Discovering the Unexpected in Témiscouta, Québec
Ha! Ha! It’s Lake Témiscouata! Laughing out loud wasn’t exactly our reaction when Henk and I first saw this large, pristine lake an hour or so south of the St. Lawrence River. Impressed, yes, but amused? Not really. But we couldn’t help but smile when we spotted...
Grownup Things to Do Around Phoenix, Arizona
This article is published in partnership with Hotels.com who asked if we would share our 'grownup guide' to Phoenix, Arizona, following a recent visit. Henk and I never seem to tire of visiting the southwestern United States; we've been there several times, and on...
Explore a ‘Modern Medieval’ Castle on a Day Trip From Boston, Massachusetts
A full-blown medieval castle complete with rare, authentic old-world artefacts perched on the New England shores? If you are looking for one of the more unusual day trips from Boston, Massachusetts, make the half hour drive to Gloucester to discover Hammond Castle, a...
A Vintage Christmas to Remember in Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Forget those cheesy Christmas romance movies that have been playing since November (you know, the ones that are set in a small town with fake snow and feature a romance between two reunited high school 'frenemies'). If you want to fall in love with a small town where...
