Wow.. It is incredible to see hundreds of kaleidoscope colored giant balloons flying overhead with only the subtle churn of the propane torches which power them. This was a take-two for the Albuquerque International Balloon Fest for us because our 2022 attempt was quashed when we got Covid. But we were here now and joinedContinue reading “Balloon Fiesta 2025”
Author Archives: Lisa Stenger-Smith
Colorado, September 2025
We have been Vinny VanGoing in Colorado for the month of September 2025 enjoying only a fraction of the beauty and what is available to experience and see in the incredible state, especially with the Aspens shimmering into the yellows and gold. As we all travelled here in 2014, 2015 and 2022 I also includedContinue reading “Colorado, September 2025”
Newfoundland Summary 2025
“You must go to Newfoundland” we were told by so many on our 2024 Maritime adventures. It was a place that was not in my adventure playbook, but it has risen to the top of our “Travels with Vinny VanGo” Adventures. There are so many places of jaw dropping beauty in our North American,Continue reading ” Newfoundland Summary 2025″
Westward to Port Aux Basque Ferry, Newfoundland
Our last days in this incredibly beautiful province were upon us, and we are backtracking a bit to catch all the things we had missed during the last 6 weeks before heading to Gander for “Come From Away” and the ferry back to Cape Breton, those both being firm dates. These are somewhat in theContinue reading “Westward to Port Aux Basque Ferry, Newfoundland”
St. John’s Area, Newfoundland
Quidi Vidi The most picturesque Harbor town, and I got the reflection – no wind so atypical, but it happens. Quidi Vidi Lake Loop provided the easy 3-mile thirst build-up for the Quidi Vidi Brewery. We had boondocked for an entire week when we arrived at Quidi Vidi ready to take on the Brewery. ItContinue reading “St. John’s Area, Newfoundland”
Southern Avalon Peninsula, Newfoundland– Whales
St. Vincent’s Beach We had heard that the humpbacks were to be at St. Vincents, so much like we rushed to get to Twillingate for the Icebergs, we were in a bit of a rush to see these magnificent creatures too. When we arrived, the frenzy was in full swing. We kept walking down theContinue reading “Southern Avalon Peninsula, Newfoundland– Whales”
Fogo Island, Newfoundland
This Island is famous for the Fogo Inn where a room goes for 2 to 3 thousand dollars a night. Maybe Zika has a friend/relative special rate, but the story of the Fogo Inn is interesting. Zika Cobb went to the Silicon Valley and made lots of money in the Stock Market. She decided toContinue reading “Fogo Island, Newfoundland”
Bona Vista Peninsula, Newfoundland – Puffins
Favorites Spillars Cove Trail Puffins, Puffins they must be cute with such a cute name. After the Bona Vista Lighthouse viewing, we decided to do Spillars Cove Trail. This will always be one of our favorite hikes, not only for the coast cliffs but for the cute little curious colorful puffins. There was almost noContinue reading “Bona Vista Peninsula, Newfoundland – Puffins”
Gros Morne NP, Newfoundland
Gros Morne National Park is the Natural Wonder of Newfoundland. Now in day 10 on the Rock, the two bucket list items are complete: Icebergs and now the Western Brook Pond Boat Tour Favorites Western Brook Pond Boat Tour The towering cliffs are high as 600-700 meter range – that’s 3 football fields high –Continue reading “Gros Morne NP, Newfoundland”
North to the Norseland, Newfoundland
L’Anse aux Meadows The world UNESCO site is a recent archaeological site at the very top of Newfoundland that was started in the 1960’s. In 1968 the discovery of a cloak pin and other artifacts supported the Norse Vinland sagas of Straumfjord and the existence of this 11th century encampment village. Further excavation revealed eightContinue reading ” North to the Norseland, Newfoundland”
Travels with Vinny VanGo 