The love affair began on June 6, 2016. My parents had come to visit from the UK and we surprised them with a trip up to Niagara Falls. On our final day, we stopped by BeaverTails which had been recommended to us by a friend. It was one of the best recommendations we've ever … [Read more...] about Here’s Why You Need BeaverTails In Your Life
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9 3/4 Reasons To Visit Lockhart Bar In Montreal
Do do do dee do do do dah dee dee do dee do... Yes. If you just hummed that based on the title of this post you too are a Harry Potter fan and I'd highly recommend you check out the Harry Potter-themed Lockhart Bar in Montreal, Quebec. They also have another location in … [Read more...] about 9 3/4 Reasons To Visit Lockhart Bar In Montreal
Review: Mad Hatter Pub, Montreal
On our first night in Montreal, Shae and her friend had a girls night out as Stef was due to fly back the following day. They ended up having dinner and drinks at the Mad Hatter Pub, a ten minute walk from our Airbnb. Shae enjoyed it so much that she wanted to take me along … [Read more...] about Review: Mad Hatter Pub, Montreal
A Quick Tour Of Downtown Montreal, Canada
After spending a week in Vermont, Shae and I took a trip up to Canada for 10 days. Our friend had come to visit from the UK and was flying out of Montreal, so we decided to spend a few additional days there after taking her to the airport. Seeing as our friend would be staying … [Read more...] about A Quick Tour Of Downtown Montreal, Canada
Ben & Jerry’s Factory Tour: A Vermont Ice Cream Dream
Maple syrup. Coffee. Mountains. And Ben & Jerry's. The latter was what I was most looking forward to during our first stop in Vermont on our 50 state road trip (we'll be going back for longer in the future). So on an overcast spring morning, we took the quick drive … [Read more...] about Ben & Jerry’s Factory Tour: A Vermont Ice Cream Dream
Review: Julio’s Cantina, Montpelier VT
One of the best things about the Airbnb we stayed at in Montpelier VT is that it took less than ten minutes to walk downtown. That meant we ended up walking to downtown Montpelier every day of our stay as it's such a cute state capital. The day after we arrived, Shae and I … [Read more...] about Review: Julio’s Cantina, Montpelier VT
Hiking To Hubbard Park Tower In Montpelier VT
OK, so calling the trip to Hubbard Park Tower in Montpelier VT a "hike" might be stretching it, although it depends on the weather. We visited Montpelier in May when it was 75-80° and sunny most days. I was therefore able to walk the trail in flip-flops without any issues, but … [Read more...] about Hiking To Hubbard Park Tower In Montpelier VT
Visiting The Vermont State House In Montpelier
Having left Mansfield OH and stayed overnight in Wilkes-Barre PA, we finally made it to Montpelier VT. With fewer than 8,000 residents, Montpelier is the smallest state capital in the US. Nestled between mountains, it's one of the cutest state capitals with plenty of local … [Read more...] about Visiting The Vermont State House In Montpelier
Mansfield OH: Things To Do, Places To Eat & Where To Drink
Mansfield is unlikely to be the first place on your lips when asked to name a city in Ohio, but it has a lot to offer nonetheless. We spent a week in Mansfield while visiting some friends and found that there are some fun things to do, great places to eat and enjoyable places … [Read more...] about Mansfield OH: Things To Do, Places To Eat & Where To Drink
Seeking Redemption At Ohio State Reformatory
The Ohio State Reformatory is a prison that's appeared in numerous music videos and movies over the years. The most famous of those movies was The Shawshank Redemption, with many scenes - including non-prison scenes - being filmed there. Following its closure in 1990, this … [Read more...] about Seeking Redemption At Ohio State Reformatory