My sister and brother-in-law had planned a week of camping at Lac-Mégantic, a stunning lake in Quebec’s Eastern Townships. It was an easy four-hour drive from their home in New Hampshire, so they loaded up the SUV with camping gear and a cooler filled with enough food for the week. They’re both vegetarians, which meant plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables. Passports in hand, campsite booked, cooler packed. What could possibly go wrong? Apparently, the blueberries. When it was

From buttery croissants to breathtaking coastal views, discover Tracey’s favorite San Diego experiences, including Cabrillo National Monument and local hidden gems.

Backroads does an exceptional job curating its trips. The hiking level is accurately advertised, so there’s little guesswork about what you’re getting into each day.

Colorful wooden buildings lined the harbor, mountains disappeared into mist, and church bells echoed across the waterfront. Even before our hiking adventure through Norway’s fjords began, I knew this city deserved more than just a stopover.

Now, the Camino leads us onward—across the Minho River into Spain, onto the Ons Islands, and finally into the heart of Santiago de Compostela.

Seven days, two countries, sixteen women, countless steps—and a lifetime of memories.