Recreation & Travel

We have always enjoyed getting out and doing fun outdoor activities whether it be cycling (now on e-bikes), paddling (now a little less intense) or traveling the world (now more often on tours and cruises). Along the way, we've learned different ways to make the most of all these activities. The goal of these blogs is to share some of the things that we have learned along the way that has helped to enhance our experiences. Hopefully these stories will encourage you to share your insights as well

The Awesomeness of E-Biking – Customizing YOUR ride

I often get questions and even attitude from “leg pedaller” bike enthusiasts about how e-bikes work and what’s the draw to them. There is clearly a misconception out there that e-bikes which mimic the look of real bikes, are just a deceptive version of an electric motor scooter for people who like to pretend they are exercising. This blog is designed to dispel this point of view and drive home the message that e-biking is actually an excellent form of exercise allowing you t

Ron Collis

Sep 254 min read

Outsmarted! A fun, traditional trivia board game with a modern flair

Playing board or card games is a big part of our recreational social time. We are constantly on the lookout for fun new games to play. And so, from time to time I will feature a game that we are particularly enjoying. Kicking things off is a trivia game called Outsmarted. Outsmarted! Outsmarted has a similar feel to it as Trivial Pursuit. Player pieces travel around a board answering questions from categories that you land on. The goal is to end up on each of the categorie

Ron Collis

Sep 233 min read

Suitcases with a Built-In Shelving System – The Travel Context Matters

I had seen ads on the internet for suitcases that contain a shelving system for quite some time. The concept really resonated with me. To be able to quickly pop your filled shelves in and out of your suitcase without having to repack every time seemed like a great idea. So, when we were in the market for a new suitcase, I included this as an option to consider. We started off by going out to various stores in the area to see this type of suitcase in person and up close. T

Ron Collis

Sep 223 min read

The value of riding with helmet intercoms

A couple of years back we were e-biking along the Simcoe County Loop Trail. We had just passed Midland and Little Lake Park. Coming out of a forested area, I spotted Sainte-Marie Among the Huron out of the corner of my eye. I glanced back to take a look, but continued on our ride without stopping. A couple of kms down the path Maureen and I stopped to take in a vista. I asked her if she had seen Sainte-Marie Among the Huron, she had not. Sharing our experiences, I too learn

Ron Collis

Sep 203 min read

Recreation & Travel

The Awesomeness of E-Biking – Customizing YOUR ride

Outsmarted! A fun, traditional trivia board game with a modern flair

Suitcases with a Built-In Shelving System – The Travel Context Matters

The value of riding with helmet intercoms

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