What we learned from our trip to Aruba It’s been a few weeks since our trip to the island nation of Aruba. Now that we’ve had time to reflect, we’d like to share a few things we learned from this family trip to the Caribbean. Traveling south in the winter has become an annual tradition for […]
When in Aruba, you should visit De Palm Island. Here’s why.
De Palm Island in Aruba For such a tiny island nation, Aruba is quite diverse and loaded with things to do. We came for its silky white beaches and warm turquoise water, but we also wanted to drip in some family fun. A highly recommended Aruba tourist attraction is De Palm Island. De Palm Island is […]
Photos from our trip to Point Roberts in Washington State
Point Roberts, Washington A couple of weeks ago we spent a few nights in Point Roberts, a peaceful seaside village located in the Pacific Northwest that is technically a part of mainland United States, but it’s not physically connected to it (we shared a map of its peculiar location in our last post). Point Roberts is close in proximity to […]
The fun and quirky Point Roberts fire hydrants
The quirky Point Roberts Fire Hydrants Not a lot happens on Point Roberts. It’s a sleepy seaside village in the Pacific Northwest that’s technically a part of mainland United States, but it’s not physically connected to it. Sounds a little strange, doesn’t it? It’s actually quite an interesting place. “The Point”, as it’s often called by its […]
Taking a Caribbean Cruise? Here’s what you need to know
Southern Caribbean Cruise aboard Carnival Liberty In January 2016 we went on a Caribbean cruise with our boys and Nicole’s parents. This was our first cruise ship experience as a family, so we had many questions prior to setting sail. We went on a Caribbean cruise with friends almost 10 years ago, so we had a general idea of […]
Should you add Sayulita Mexico to your travel short list?
Quick guide to Sayulita Mexico Located about 30 miles northwest of Puerto Vallarta and the Bay of Banderas, on Mexico’s Pacific coast, the once quaint fishing village of Sayulita has transformed into a travel hotspot for surfers, expats and foreigners looking for oceanview vacation property. And, in recent years, Sayulita has become a hub for travel bloggers […]
21 photos from our trip to Sayulita, Mexico
Photos from our trip to Sayulita, Mexico We’ve just returned from Sayulita, a chilled out beach town located in the Riviera Nayarit on Mexico’s west coast. It was a fun few weeks but we’re happy to be back in British Columbia now – too much of a good thing can be dangerous. Surprisingly, I didn’t […]
Our time in Sayulita reminds us why we love to travel
Thoughts from Sayulita, Mexico “You guys HAVE to eat at Sayulita Cafe. They have the best Chili Rellenos,” said Jaime, a fellow guest at the iconic Choco Banana restaurant, located in the heart of Sayulita, Mexico. Jaime, the California-based woman sitting at the table next to us, was enjoying a late breakfast with her husband […]