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, […]
Wildlife encounters at the impressive Phoenix Zoo
Our visit to the Phoenix Zoo It’s been a long time since we’ve visited a zoo. In fact, this trip to the Phoenix Zoo was the first zoo experience we’ve had together, which says a lot about our changing travel style. When we explained to Braydon that he was going to see a real tiger and […]
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 […]
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 […]
Looking back – 13 photos that tell our 2013 story
Looking back – 13 photos that tell our 2013 story Have you read enough “year in review” articles yet? What’s one more, right? We had good intentions to write a detailed ‘end of year wrap up’ but these past few weeks have been unexpectedly busy. And not in a good way. Our two little boys have […]
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 […]
Powerful Statement at the Santa Monica Pier
Santa Monica Pier in Los Angeles, California A massive display of military graves was not something we expected to see at the buzzing Santa Monica pier. But it certainly achieved its goal. On the north side of the iconic pier, amongst a sea of colourful umbrellas and beach-goers, lies a powerful political statement that stretches […]
On the Boardwalk: Scenes from Santa Monica to Venice Beach
Scenes from Santa Monica and Venice Beach, California When you think of California, what comes to mind? Is it San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge? Is it the rugged landscapes of Joshua Tree or Yosemite National Parks? Is it the LA Lakers or San Francisco 49ers? The Hollywood sign or the endless vineyards of Napa Valley? For us, […]
