Travels With Stacey

When I think of castles, I immediately think of the castles of Europe. Most of these castles are now in ruins, with a few that remain in their former glory.  These ancient relics are something I would love to explore, but I do not think…

As soon as I walked in here, I was blown away by all the lights. After visiting this incredibly unique museum, I wanted to hop in the car and see the lights on the Vegas strip.   The American Sign Museum was a stop we made…

The day was Labour Day, and it is one of the hardest days to plan when we are on a trip.  Monday’s are particularly bad since many of the places we want to see are closed, and then there’s the consideration that it was a…

It is hard to believe that it has been three years since we last visited Cranbrook House and Gardens. This location has been one that I have been trying to revisit, but there are so many other places that also demand our attention. It was…

There is a stigma when it comes to mental health.  It is remarkable how medical science has been able to learn, understand, and treat various physical conditions. Still, when it came to conditions of the mind, the patient would suffer from being ostracized, or worse,…

When planning a trip, there is a lot to research.  Finding destinations to explore can be time-consuming, and trying to discover everything that can be done requires considerable effort. However, even after conducting thorough research and being satisfied with the plan, I still miss a…

Something weird has happened to me when I take my wife on trips. An odd and often overwhelming sense of nostalgia fills me. This sentimental longing for the past, with positive feelings of emotion and even happiness, is happening more frequently. Only this year did…

As a kid, I only ever encountered a sock monkey once. I was unimpressed with the toy and found better things to play with. That changed when I visited the Sock Monkey Museum during our trip called Blown Away by Christmas in the Windy City.…

Growing up, I never really understood the romance some people have with their cars. I have always considered a vehicle a means simply to go from one spot to another. My view changed when I finally got my license and discovered that owning a car…

One of my favourite gifts to my kids is the gift of time. This Christmas, my present to my daughter, Caitlyn, will be her first trip to the USA. I have called this trip Birthdaymas in celebration of Caitlyn’s and Jesus’ birthdays. It is a…