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 […]
To Surf and Sand in Sayulita, Mexico
To Surf and Sand in Sayulita, Mexico Tomorrow we will be sinking our toes in the sand on the beaches of Sayulita, a coastal village located about 25 miles north of Puerto Vallarta on Mexico’s Pacific coast. Every trip we take with our little ones teaches us something new. We are continuously learning what works and, […]
Photo Essay – Hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, Peru A friend of ours has just left Canada for a trip to Peru, with a visit to Machu Picchu as the focal point of his two week itinerary. I was happy to share our Peru stories and enjoyed reflecting on our Inca Trail hike to Machu Picchu (here’s a […]
Recap from our first trip to Sunny Arizona
Tempe and Chandler, Arizona We’ve just returned from a family-oriented FAM tour to sunny Arizona, hosted by the good people at the Tempe and Chandler Tourism Boards. I must confess, prior to accepting the invitation, Arizona rarely entered the conversation when planning our future family trips. In hindsight, this was a huge oversight, because Arizona meets […]
Aerial Photos of the Grand Canyon
Somewhere over the Grand Canyon, Arizona On our trip to Arizona last week we were treated to some spectacular views of the Grand Canyon on our flight from Vancouver to Phoenix. We only had our phone with us at the time but the photos turned out pretty good. This was the first time we’ve seen […]
From our lens: Winter fun at Sun Peaks Resort
Sun Peaks Ski Resort in Central British Columbia Before each trip we take, I have grand intentions to improve my travel photography. I bring my big lens and my small lens, my tripod and my unipod, my time lapse intervalometer and a variety of camera accessories. I vow to experiment with my photography, to get […]
Sea kayaking in Parksville on the coast of Vancouver Island
Parksville Sea Kayaking on Vancouver Island My paddle slices deep into the cold water as the kayak propels me forward. With each breath, my lungs are filled with clean, fresh ocean air. Behind me, the rocky shelled beach that began our adventure disappears. In front of me, the Strait of Georgia separates Vancouver Island from […]
Take a peak inside Dracula Castle in Romania
Dracula Castle in Romania – Not so Spooky With Halloween just around the corner, we thought it was a fitting time to share our experience visiting the legendary Dracula Castle in Romania. We had visions of a tall, thin castle perched on a lone cliff, hundreds of metres above a deep, rocky canyon. Add a […]
