The best day trips from Vancouver, British Columbia If you’ve visited Vancouver, chances are you’ve walked around Stanley Park’s iconic seawall, visited Granville Island, snapped a photo of the old Steam Clock in Gastown, shopped on Robson Street and raised a glass in Granville’s entertainment district. In this post, we want to get outside the […]
15 Things to do in Kobe, Japan
Things to do in Kobe, Japan While it may not have the prestige and quirkiness of Tokyo, or the history and culture of Kyoto, the city of Kobe deserves a spot on your Japan travel itinerary. In this Kobe travel guide, we share some of the fun things to do in Kobe, from dipping your […]
Things to do at Harrison Hot Springs with kids in the summer
Harrison Hot Springs, British Columbia Located on the shores of Harrison Lake and surrounded by evergreen mountains, the quaint Village of Harrison Hot Springs in British Columbia is a perfect family getaway for Vancouverites. We’ve known about it for years (it’s a recommended day trip from Vancouver), however, this was our first time visiting Harrison […]
Is Disneyland Paris worth it? Photos and thoughts from our visit
Is Disneyland Paris Worth the Visit? Are you considering a visit to Disneyland Paris but aren’t sure if it’s worth it? You are not alone. We also questioned if the time and money was worth it. Disneyland Paris (originally Euro Disneyland Park) is not cheap for a family of four (or more). And you only […]
Hiking the Diamond Head Crater Trail in Honolulu, Hawaii
Diamond Head Crater in Honolulu, Hawaii Without question, hiking to the summit of the Diamond Head Hike is one of the most popular things to do in Honolulu. I first caught a glimpse of the iconic volcano crater from my window seat as the aircraft circled Honolulu while preparing to land. It’s an impressive landmark […]
You can’t go to Ireland and not see these top 10 Ireland attractions
First time visitors to Ireland have a lot of decisions to make. While small in size, this friendly island nation is loaded with awesome things to see and do. It’s not an easy task to decide which Ireland attractions should make your shortlist. In our opinion, Ireland is one of the best travel destinations for […]
Is the Sea to Sky Gondola in Squamish worth visiting?
Sea to Sky Gondola in Squamish When I first learned about the plan to build the Sea to Sky Gondola in Squamish, I was skeptical. As residents of North Vancouver, we often drive the Sea to Sky Highway enroute to Whistler. Back then, I viewed Squamish as the half-way point to Whistler. Not a stand […]
The Magnificent Hubbard Glacier in Alaska
Hubbard Glacier in Alaska When you think of Alaska, what images come to mind? For us, it’s icy glaciers, humpback whales and vast rugged wilderness. So, when planning our Alaska cruise, we decided to visit the mighty Hubbard Glacier in Alaska’s picturesque Disenchantment Bay. The Hubbard Glacier is famous for being North America’s largest tidewater […]
