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Eat the Blueberries or Pay $90
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


Santa Monica to Santa Barbara: Sunsets, Sea Breezes & the Scenic Route
After six days soaking up San Diego’s beaches, bakeries, and sunsets, I pointed the car north. Santa Monica was only a few hours away, but it felt like an entirely different California was waiting.


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


Spain: The Final Camino Steps — Crossing into Spain & Reaching Santiago
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.


Portugal: Walking the Camino from Porto to Santiago
Seven days, two countries, sixteen women, countless steps—and a lifetime of memories.


New York: Two Forks and a Homecoming
Croteaux Vineyards - it was the perfect day for rosé, and we had landed in the perfect spot. Croteaux Vineyards is the only vineyard in the U.S. dedicated exclusively to rosé wines.


Florence: Stairs, Statues & Spaghetti
I’d come armed with skip-the-line museum passes, carefully chosen restaurant reservations, and a bucket list of things I’d missed during my last visit.


Cinque Terre: Trains, Mothballs & Negronis
The Grand Hotel’s rooftop bar and restaurant overlooks the harbor, Palmaria Island, and the shimmering Ligurian Sea.
I switched my allegiance from Aperol Spritz to Negroni now that I was officially in Italy; my sister stuck to her margaritas. The mixologist knew his craft — we were in for a good few days.
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