Hi Friends! We’re Alex & Yula
Hi Friends! We’re Alex & Yula
Picturesque Prince Edward Island
Prince Edward Island, often referred to as PEI, is a picturesque province located on the eastern coast of Canada. Known for its stunning red-sand beaches, rolling farmland, and charming small towns. The island is famous for being the birthplace of Canada and is rich...
Nova Scotia’s Tapestry of Cities and Towns
Nova Scotia, located on Canada's eastern coast, is adorned with a diverse array of cities and towns that showcase the province's rich history, natural beauty, and vibrant culture. Halifax, the capital city, captivates visitors with its bustling waterfront, historic...
New Brunswick Towns by County
New Brunswick, Canada, is home to a plethora of towns that showcase the province's distinct charm and character. From the coastal communities along the Bay of Fundy, such as St. Andrews and Shediac, with their picturesque lighthouses and delicious seafood, to the...
The Cities and Towns of Quebec
The province of Quebec is home to a diverse array of cities and towns, each with its own unique charm and character. Starting with the bustling metropolis of Montreal, it captivates visitors with its vibrant arts scene, diverse cultural communities, and stunning...
Ontario Small Towns
Ontario is blessed with a multitude of enchanting small towns, each with its own distinct personality and allure. These towns offer a delightful escape from the hustle and bustle of city life, inviting visitors to immerse themselves in the province's rich history,...
Toronto to Florida Road Trip February 2023
The map below shows all our road trip stops as we travelled from Toronto to Florida in February 2023. We travel in our self-converted Ford Transit van, and use the iOverlander app to find free overnight spots to have a quick sleep for the night. The blue dots...
Southeastern Ontario Road Trip: Toronto to Brockville
Ontario is an absolutely beautiful province. We may be biased, as it's our home, but read on to see for yourself. We spent 2 weeks exploring charming towns and relaxing parks east of Toronto. These are all the places we visited on our Southeastern Ontario Road Trip:...
Road Trip: Ontario to British Columbia
Hi Friends! Welcome to our 2nd road trip of 2022. We're travelling from Ontario to British Columbia in our 2021 Ford Transit, self-converted camper van. We'll take you along with us, through each province along the way, and show you all the places we visited, as...
Road Trip 2022 – Toronto to Florida’s East Coast
In February 2022, we packed up our van, left chilly Ontario, and began our first road trip of 2022 - Toronto to Florida's East Coast. We crossed the border at the Fort Erie Peace bridge with great ease, and drove down the I-77 from Pennsylavia, all the way down to...
Sea Turtle Art Trail on South Padre Island
Welcome to the South Padre Island Sea Turtle Art Trail Scavenger Hunt! In order to bring awareness to the protection of sea turtles, South Padre Island teamed up with Sea Turtles Inc, and created the sea turtle art trail. It's a collection of 10 sea turtle sculptures,...
Toronto to Gaspé – Boondock Spots
People often ask us where we spend the nights when we travel. The answer is - we boondock. Boondocking is parking overnight in places that do not prohibit overnight parking. It is very important that we leave a boondock spot as clean, or cleaner than we found it. ...
10 Places to Visit in Southern Ontario
Are you looking for a day trip? Or a weekend trip? Take a look at my list of 10 Places to Visit in Southern Ontario. This is by no means a complete list, but you may find one or two places that you haven't yet visited. The places are listed by distance to Toronto...
Forks of the Credit Road
If you're looking for a short scenic drive near Toronto, look up Forks of the Credit Road. It's located in Caledon, Ontario near a pretty little town called Belfountain.We took a little drive in the winter to break up the winter blahs - it was just what the doctor...
Big Creek National Wildlife Area
It was time for another mid-week day trip. We decided to drive south toward Lake Erie to Big Creek National Wildlife Area in Long Point Ontario, and try out Alex's new scope.There have been numerous occasions in our travels where we wished we could see what was in...
Jones Falls in Owen Sound Ontario
If you're looking for a day trip in Southern Ontario, a visit to a waterfall is a perfect getaway. Just head to Jones Falls in Owen Sound Ontario for some nature therapy. From the parking lot, it's just about a 15 minute easy walk to the waterfall. You'll walk over a...
The Cliffs and Caves in Tobermory
Date visited: September 2015 We took a short weekend trip to explore The Cliffs and Caves in Tobermory. Tobermory is about a 4 hour drive north of Toronto. It's a little village on the northern tip of the Bruce Peninsula, dividing Lake Huron and the Georgian Bay....
Florida Road Trip
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Eastern Canada
Duration: 29 days, 28 nights Provinces: NB, NS, NL, QC Kilometres Travelled: ~12,000 boondock: Verb To stay in a recreational vehicle in a remote location, without connections to water, power, or sewer services. I have to say I was skeptical at first about...
Kincardine, Ontario
Kincardine is a picturesque little town located just 3 hours northwest of Toronto, right on the coast of Lake Huron. The sunsets are spectacular! [dss_masonry_gallery...
Santiago de Cuba
We stayed at the Brisas Los Galeones resort in Santiago de Cuba for a week. It was lovely!
New York City
The drive from Toronto to New York City is beautiful! So many waterfalls and cute little towns along the way. We stayed in Staten Island and took the free (!) Staten Island Ferry to Manhatten every morning. Watch the video!