After our fantastic Rouge Factory Tour, we headed back to The Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation, a sprawling tribute to American ingenuity. The museum isn’t just about cars; it’s a treasure trove of historical artifacts that highlight innovation across multiple industries and time-lines. While cars are a big part of the story, the museum also showcases everything from early aeroplanes to steam engines, home appliances, and even presidential limousines. Read More
Our day began with a tour of the legendary Ford Rouge Factory, which has been a cornerstone of Ford’s production since its inception in the early 20th century. The Rouge site was initially envisioned by Henry Ford as a “self-sufficient” factory, where raw materials could enter one end and finished cars could roll off the line at the other. Over the years, the factory has evolved, but it remains one of the most advanced manufacturing facilities in the world. Read More
Several airline regulation changes are set to take effect starting in January 2025, impacting both domestic and international travel. We’re focusing on Air Canada because it’s our preferred airline and it will impact Canadians more than any other airline. Read More
The National Corvette Museum is conveniently located off I-65 exit 28, across from the General Motors’ Assembly Plant in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Spanning 115,000 square feet, this museum is a shrine to the Corvette, showcasing more than 80 ’Vettes as well as concept cars – including one of the original 1953 Corvettes, the only 1983 Corvette in existence and other rare and unique Corvettes.
Kentucky is synonymous with bourbon, so naturally on our way from Bowling Green KY to Dearborn, we couldn’t pass up the chance to visit the famed Jim Beam Distillery – it just happens to be the home of our favourite bourbon and one of the most iconic names in the industry – so it was a must-see. Read More
There are a few changes for travellers going to the UK and European Union starting today (January 8th). The UK’s ETA expansion is just one example of several new electronic entry programmes being rolled out around the world. Here is a breakdown of the requirements needed, along with the cost – you just know there was going to be a cost – starting with the UK, since they are implementing it first. Read More
There’s something liberating about the open road – the rhythmic hum of tires, the changing landscape outside the window and the promise of new experiences just a few miles ahead. Ever since Gail and I were little kids, it has been engrained in our childhood. As adults, this is what we were looking for when embarking on our latest road trip adventures that began with a mid-morning flight from Toronto to Houston, Texas. Read More
On our recent trip to Germany, we visit the beautiful medieval city of Esslingen – or Esslingen am Neckar if you want its full name. From our base just outside of Speyer/Hockenheim in Germany, our day trip to Esslingen started at the Porsche Museum in Stuttgart before taking the short 15 minute drive to the centre of Esslingen. We’ve been to Stuttgart numerous times –usually for the Cannstatter Volksfest (Oktoberfest), but until recently didn’t realize Esslingen was so close or we’d have visited it sooner! Read More
From our base just outside of Speyer/Hockenheim in Germany, we do day trips that are easy to get to and worth the journey and fuel to visit. This trip to (Schloss) Drachenburg Castle / Drachenfels Castle / Drachenfelsbahn was over-ambitious at first because there were so many things to see on the way there – it actually would have been a weekend trip instead of just one day. Read More
From our home base in Germany – just outside Hockenheim (near Heidelberg), the beautiful walled city of Rothenburg ob der Tauber is about 1 hour 45 minutes East by car (2 hours from Frankfurt) … and well worth the trip. *Warning… TONS of pictures Read More
TravelBloggers.ca isn’t about luxury travel, nor is it about backpacking around the world. We’re out to have as much fun as possible without breaking the bank. Travelling on the cheap…but without sacrificing comfort. Iain Shankland, Gail Shankland
