The trip that changed everything. A significant anniversary just passed without us realizing it until last week. It was 10 years ago in June that we ventured to Southeast Asia for the very first time. It was the first “big trip” we took together overseas, one that changed us forever. To this day, our time […]
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 […]
It’s ain’t always pretty: Our flight from hell with Baby B
The flight from hell. Are we THOSE people? It finally happened. Remember when we told you that Baby B was great on airplanes? That he barely made a fuss on a 10 hour flight from Vancouver to Frankfurt last summer (pictured above)? That he was a pleasure to fly with on the first 10 flights […]
From Floods to Forts – How Jodhpur Made an Impression
Jaipur to Jodhpur – When Travel Plans Change Sometimes, things don’t go according to plan when traveling to foreign lands. And sometimes, when things don’t go as planned, something remarkable happens. After spending a few days exploring the backstreets of Jaipur and visiting the magnificent Amber Fort, we decided it was time to move on […]
How we Balance Work, Family and Travel
How we Balance Work, Family and Travel “How do you find the time and money to travel so much while raising a baby?” It’s a question we’ve been getting a lot recently from friends, colleagues and readers. Our answer is always the same – balance. I know, I know. That term is beaten to death these […]
This is not a democracy, it’s a dictatorship
Descending into Kalaupapa’s dark past Buzzy Sproat has experienced a lot during his time on the remote island of Molokai. The legendary mule trainer has spent the last 40 years guiding visitors down the world’s tallest sea cliffs to the hauntingly beautiful Kalaupapa peninsula. As we saddled up, Buzzy went through his standard orientation and […]
Luzern, Switzerland – We Love Surprises
I think it took us about 5 minutes to fall in love with Luzern. It has everything we look for in a European city – historical architecture, outdoor restaurants, cobblestone roads, red roofs and pointy cathedrals that dominate the skyline. We love surprises!
Our First Family Trip to Palm Springs, California
Our first family trip with Baby B took us to sunny Palm Springs, a welcomed escape from the rainy Vancouver winter. This trip was very much about vacation downtime, and very little about adventure and exploration.