Hunters Valley Winery
Several months ago, Nick and I were invited to explore the Susquehanna Heartland Wine Trail. We visited seven wineries situated in reconstructed red barns, rustic... Read more
Category: Tasty Travels
Raystown Lake
Last Saturday evening we headed 25 miles east to Raystown Lake. We pitched our tent beside my sister (Laura) + her boyfriend (Stephen) and his... Read more
Niagara-on-the-Lake
Looking for a charming British retreat on this side of the Atlantic? Look no further than Niagara-on-the-Lake, a brief 25-minute drive from the crowds and... Read more
Montreal Rain to Niagara Mist
We had one more sight to see on our way out of Montreal: Parc du Mont Royal. Mount Royal (mont Réal in Middle French and... Read more
Montreal: The Second Day of the 28th Year
We continued to celebrate my birthday on July 8th with a few activities we couldn’t fit into July 7th. First up: A 90-minute guided boat... Read more
Montreal: The First Day of My 28th Year
(I sure hope I’m not boring you all with these vacation recaps. It allows me to organize our photos and document our memories, and I... Read more
Quebec City: History, Beers, and Chocolates
On Tuesday morning we grabbed coffees and croissants from Paillard (a.k.a. Canadian Panera) and climbed the hill to La Citadelle to watch the Changing of... Read more
Quebec City: Le Cochon Dingue
(Catch up on previous road trip recaps.) What do you order on a 95 degree evening from a restaurant with no air conditioning? Steaming seafood... Read more
Quebec City: The Lower Town
En route from New York to Canada, we rehearsed simple French phrases like bonjour, au revoir, s’il vous plaît, and merci. And when we stopped for... Read more
Saratoga Springs: BBQ and Cobbler and Fireworks
The highlight of our July 4th was the BBQ and Dessert Festival. It was the ideal way to eat at seven restaurants in Saratoga Springs... Read more