We caught up with Steve Roberts, who owns the old army surplus store in Jasper, Ontario. It’s an old white cider block building that looks fairly nondescript from the outside. But once you step inside, you realize it is a sprawling, wild place. We followed Steve from room to room—sometimes hidden room to hidden room—inContinue reading “Podcast: Steve”
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Podcast: Brad and Susie
Happy Valentine’s Day! We were traveling through Canada when we were able to catch up with Susan and her husband, Brad, as well as their dinner guest, Linda, at their cottage on the shores of Lake Pemichangan in Quebec. We spent the day doing a little work on their Eurovan and ended the day sittingContinue reading “Podcast: Brad and Susie”
Podcast: Nellie
While in Quebec, Canada, we met a woman named Nellie Surprenant who owns a pale blue Vanagon. While life, relationships, and even the van’s name have changed over time, her love for the VW has remained steady. Oh, and she grows some pretty amazing flowers. Visit her website here: https://www.capucinevoisine.com/
Season 4 is live!
We traveled across New England and into Canada, crossed into Michigan and the upper Great Lakes States to bring you stories from folks who have had an adventure or two in a VW Bus. This season we’ve met collectors, mechanics, businesswomen, and more than a few roadtrippers. You can listen to all the episodes wherever fineContinue reading “Season 4 is live!”
Hello, 1979? We have your bus.
Toronto in review
We only had a minute in Toronto—at least that’s how it felt. (Fun fact: Toronto is the seventh-largest city in North America with a slightly smaller population than Houston. So not everything is bigger in Texas.) We had a nice, relaxing evening sitting on the deck of Peter and Andrea’s home in downtown Toronto andContinue reading “Toronto in review”
Melville White Church Art Gallery
One thing we have missed on the road has been access to art galleries. Traveling with Jolene has endless benefits… and a few drawbacks. And one of the drawbacks is a fine arts museum’s reluctance to release dogs around their one of a kind artworks. We had sort of resigned ourselves to the idea thatContinue reading “Melville White Church Art Gallery”
Wasaga Beach
Our stay in Wasaga Beach (the world’s longest freshwater beach, mind you) was fabulous. We were hosted by Gianfranco and Kim—the most lovely and hospitable people you’ll ever have the good fortune of meeting. They treated us to two Italian dinners at their home with wines to match. It was the perfect meal and companyContinue reading “Wasaga Beach”
Ontario and Quebec
It’s been a lot of driving and a lot of sightseeing and a lot of meeting people over the past week. We had a magical stay north of Gatineau with some new VW acquaintances, Brad and Susan. They shared their lake home (and their red wine) with us. The fall colors were amazing. Then weContinue reading “Ontario and Quebec”
Ottawa in review
Maybe it’s how few people are being let in to Canada or the sensible limited hours and closings of buildings, but Ottawa is one laid back city. We spent the day taking in the plethora of public art of this extremely walkable Canadian capitol. The architecture, the blend of styles, the way nature is incorporatedContinue reading “Ottawa in review”
On the Road with Adie 