Wendy and Rob aim to share the excitement and wonder of exploring the world around them. They usually write as a team - Wendy writing, Rob researching, editing and doing the techy stuff. Their travel features share their love of auto-touring, rail travel and river cruising. They explore history, soft adventure, gardening, ecology and nature -- and often explore the literary links to destinations. The also write about experiences at spas, upscale inns and B&B’s, and their stories are usually illustrated with their own photography. Rob is an Active member of TMAC Wendy is an Active member of SATW, Founding member of TMAC, Emeritus member of PWAC, and a member of the Naples Press Club.
Located approximately mid-way between Parry Sound to the east and Thunder Bay to the west Sault Ste. Marie is a great stopping point on a car trip across Northern Ontario. In summer it’s also a popular spot for pleasure boaters to moor, thanks to its location between the scenic North Channel of Lake Huron and the rugged beauty of Lake...
It’s some 706km (439 miles) between Sault Ste Marie and Thunder Bay, the next major settlement north-west along Hwy-17, and it’ll take you at least eight hours to drive it. But instead of just clipping along your way… it’s well worth stopping for a photo op at Wawa and a break at either Marathon or Terrace Bay and if you have the time...
It is a good five hours drive (489 km) from Thunder Bay to Kenora and another two hours (209 km) to Winnipeg. This area of lakes, rivers, trees and rock attracts fishermen, hunters, cottagers and campers with its pristine stark beauty. The small towns en-route provide motorists with fuel and a place to stretch legs on the long drive west....
Northern Ireland is a relatively small country bordering the north east corner of the Republic of Ireland and just across the Irish Sea from south west Scotland. It is also quite young having been devolved from the rest of Ireland in 1921. You’ll find lofty stone towers from the era of marauding Vikings, remnants of Megalithic stone tombs and charming villages....
Thunder Bay (population of 108,359) the second largest city in Northern Ontario, has a magnificent setting at the head of Lake Superior, the world’s largest fresh water lake. Present day Thunder Bay was formed in 1970 by the amalgamation of the two original cities of Port Arthur and Fort William. The “Lakehead”, as it is regionally called, is the hub...
This itinerary leads from just beyond the northern fringes of the Greater Toronto area to Sudbury, a city that acts as a key gateway to Northern Ontario. Along the way 370km route Hwy-400 passes through pristine “Cottage Country” and beside the wonderful clear blue waters of Georgian Bay. Barrie Only an hour’s drive from Toronto, but with much lower real...
Welcome to Southern Ontario, Canada’s heartland and home to a third of its population. A good number live in Toronto, Canada’s biggest city – and fourth largest metro area in North America. The region’s other really busy hub is the world-famous Niagara, whose Falls attract over 14 million visitors annually. Lakes & Beaches Outside these flagship spots and their satellite...
Unsuspecting vistiors are regularly surprised by distances in Northern Ontario. One reason is the Ontario road map. Typically printed double-sided: on one side, one inch of Southern Ontario generally represents 18 kilometers (11 miles); while on the Northern side double the coverage (40km or 25 miles) is packed into the same space. Here, the two major thin lines traverse this...
Spectacular scenery makes a destination exciting and photogenic, but, it is the people you meet that make it truly memorable.
Auto touring- because of the flexibility and opportunity for exploring. For 4 years we wrote a syndicated column “Roads Less Travelled” and it was great fun.
However, we also really enjoy train travel and river cruising because both are so relaxing.
Together my husband,Rob, and I make a great travel team. (except when the GPS doesn’t work in England….but that’s another story.)
How wonderful (& rare ) it is to find a true “dark sky” experience these days. Recommend the Channel Island of Sark, Southern Arizona, the Canadian prairies and Northern Ontario.