Five Viking shore excursions to consider on a Canada and Atlantic Coastline cruise Our readers have expressed a lot of interest in the included and optional shore excursions offered on the Viking cruises we’ve taken. For this post, I’ve selected five of the Viking shore excursions we chose while cruising…
Mariner King Inn: Impressions and a Tasty Surprise
During my Nova Scotia road trip in June, I had the pleasure of staying at the Mariner King Inn in Lunenburg. There was much I liked about my accommodations: a comfortable, nicely-appointed suite; its convenient location in Old Town Lunenburg; its friendly and attentive staff; and its well-supplied and tasty breakfast buffet.
Discovering Nova Scotia Wine and Food
From the land and the sea, Nova Scotia is a treasure chest of epicurean bounty. For me, that bounty included several first-time experiences and a few surprises.
A Glimpse of Lovely Lunenburg
Lunenburg is one of the most photogenic small towns I’ve visited in North America.
One for the Road: My 5 Day Nova Scotia Road Trip
Road trip, food, wine… count me in! I love being behind the wheel heading down highways, new or familiar, and experiencing local food and wine along the way. So I was excited about a culinary trip in the South Shore and Bay of Fundy/Annapolis Valley regions of Nova Scotia
Taste of Nova Scotia Cocktail Challenge
Many highlights of my road trip on the Nova Scotia Joy Ride involve indulging in fine food and spirits. No surprise — it was a culinary tour. But a pleasant surprise was having a chance to create my own cocktail concoction in a challenge with my three road trip rally mates — Kelsy Chauvin, Michele Sponagle, and Karen Schaler.
Halifax Highlights: Old, New, and Déjà Vu
Lush greenery and countless bodies of water dominated the serene view below as my flight descended into Halifax Stanfield International Airport.