Travels With Stacey

Here are some sage pieces of wisdom. Feel free to download them for personal use.

There was a time when I kept all the places I wanted to see on my phone. But now, I cannot see the areas I am going to; these get buried under the avalanche of stars, flags and all the other icons I have used…

Planning a trip around the spring bloom is one of the hardest itineraries to create. When we visit, I know where everything is, and I know how to get from location to location. I even know how much it will all cost me. It is…

I love building maps, creating itineraries, and researching things to do, so when I was asked what recommendations there were for Ottawa for a grandma and her grandson on the theme of money, I jumped right to it. Well, that is an incorrect statement. I jumped right to it AFTER we…

For us, it was the first Doors Open event of the year. I mapped out the places I wanted to take Charlene and made an itinerary.   Our first stop was the Ontario Regiment Museum.  I have been wanting to go here for years and we finally made it on the…

“When is your play coming out?” I was asked by this young woman who was very proud of her job at Theatrix Costume House in Hamilton. I replied with my usual confidence when I was pulling someone’s leg, “Next week.” She was excited by this and…

When we’re out and about and it’s time to head home, our last stop is usually Harvey’s. I love this hamburger restaurant’s meat patty, which is customizable with many topping options. It’s been my go-to when the hunger strikes. But then, Charlene’s son shared a…

It has been a while since I posted about recent trips. Much of my free time is spent researching and creating new destinations. One of the primary reasons for all this planning to travel and the actual travelling is because of our current vehicle. Years…

Years ago, when we discovered the joys of travelling, we stumbled upon a Doors Open site. I had planned to visit a site without knowing about this free event. Since then, Doors Open has been a priority event. Sadly, as with many other volunteer-run organizations,…

Last summer, we went to Alaska for our summer vacation. This year, we will drive the east coast of Canada and a small bit of the USA. This is a trip that I have always wanted to do. Three weeks of driving, hiking, sightseeing, camping…