Category: Travel Stories
Travel stories & ideas for adventures near and far – road trips, weekend getaways, budget trips and epic vacations.
Our AMAZING Summer of RVing in Newfoundland: The Logistics
Telling our friends and family that we were going to be RVing in Newfoundland over the summer led to many sideways looks and pulling up of maps. This large island on the eastern side of Canada isn't a destination many people have been to or even think of visiting.... Read more
Firing a Cannon while Visiting the Fortress of Louisbourg in Nova Scotia
The muskets had been fired, and the Captain shouted my orders. I was about to fire a cannon. I lifted the stick, and touched the lit end to the paper that would ignite the culminating blast of the show. As I held my breath, a giant boom rocked my entire body and smoke... Read more
Sing-Alongs & Hand-Drawn Maps: The Lovely People of Newfoundland
As we made our way to Newfoundland through the other Atlantic Canadian provinces, we were told repeatedly how nice the people of Newfoundland are. It started with the border guard in New Brunswick telling us that if we got into any trouble up on the island,... Read more
The BEST Whale Watching & Puffin Viewing in Canada!
Until you've seen a humpback whale in the wild, you have no idea how the overwhelming contrast of its power and gentleness will affect you. And once you've experienced that, it is hard not to fall in love with these majestic creatures. Plus, puffin viewing in the wild... Read more
10 Amazing Things To Do in Gros Morne National Park
We had fallen in love with Newfoundland long before we ever set foot on its soil. When looking up what to do in Gros Morne National Park led to an abundance of gorgeous hiking trails and unique things to do during our trip. This played a large role in luring us to the... Read more
6 Amazing Ways of Exploring Terra Nova National Park in Newfoundland by Land & Sea
Have you ever been in the middle of a really interesting movie and decided to just stop watching? Probably not. That's what it felt like we would be doing if we didn't get out and explore all that Terra Nova National Park had to offer. Luckily, there are many options... Read more
Relaxing Day of Whitewater Rafting in Newfoundland
Feeling the cold water splash us in the face as we paddle over rapids is one of our favorite sensations! So, when we saw that we could go white water rafting in Newfoundland with ONadventure Wilderness Tours, we just had to book a trip. And to our surprise,... Read more
A Beginner’s Guide to Hiking Gros Morne Mountain in Newfoundland
As we walked down (and up, and down, and back up) the trail that led to the base of Gros Morne Mountain in Newfoundland, I was starting to regret our decision of hiking Gros Morne Mountain. When we got up at 5:30 a.m., we knew this would be the longest, and probably... Read more