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We’ve said goodbye to Vandalf!

April 15, 2022April 15, 2022 - 12 Comments.

After nearly two years with Vandalf, we said goodbye to our trusty camper van and handed the keys to our daughter Rachel, who has adopted our faithful travel companion.

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Boondocking: How to camp for free

September 6, 2020June 29, 2023 - 8 Comments.

Those of you who know me will know that I love a good deal. After paying $50+ at Ontario Provincial Parks for campsites, I was happy to try something new and cheaper…or even free.

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12 best Covid-friendly stops through northern Ontario

September 4, 2020December 5, 2020 - 12 Comments.

Barely an hour into our great expedition from Ottawa to western Canada, Bill rolled his eyes when I asked him to stop at a historical monument, then said we had to set ground rules about what we would and wouldn’t stop for.

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Take a tour of Vandalf’s of inner workings

August 24, 2020December 5, 2020 - 32 Comments.

Perspective is everything. Our Vandalf is not a big RV or trailer with bump-outs, reclining sofas or running water. But when you’ve camped in tents all your life, a camper van is pure luxury.

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