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 […]
Best Things to do in Penticton this Summer
Things to do in Penticton this Summer Are you considering a family road trip to the South Okanagan this summer? If so, you’ve come to the right place. In this post, we share the best things to do in Penticton with kids this summer. I’m not sure why it took us so long to visit […]
20 Things to do in North Vancouver, British Columbia
Things to do in North Vancouver Most visitors to Vancouver will end up spending time in North Vancouver at some point during their trip. It’s where the city meets the mountains, rainforest and Pacific Ocean. There are so many fun things to do in North Vancouver for visitors and residents of the Lower Mainland. North […]
Where to see Cherry Blossoms in North Vancouver
Cherry Blossoms in North Vancouver Are you in search of the best places to see cherry blossoms in North Vancouver? Are you looking to snap some photos or shoot some video to share on your socials, but don’t know where to start? As residents of North Vancouver for 15+ years, we’ve found a few spots […]
We made a few Disney World mistakes. Here’s what NOT to do
Disney World mistakes and how to avoid them We made a few Disney World mistakes on our first family trip to Orlando. Today, we share some of these rookie mistakes with the hope that you can avoid making similar mistakes. This was not our first Disney park experience. We visited Tokyo Disneyland a few years […]
25 FREE Things to do in Vancouver
We’ve lived in Vancouver for over 20 years now. During this time, we’ve hosted many first time visitors to the city. We’re often asked the same question; “What are the most popular things to do in Vancouver?” Our response varies depending on the time of year. However, there are a few places in Vancouver that […]
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 […]
Photos from our stay at Marriott Ko Olina Beach Club in Oahu, Hawaii
Marriott Ko Olina Beach Club in Oahu, Hawaii On our last trip to Oahu, we spent 4 nights at the luxurious Marriott Ko Olina Beach Club. This popular Oahu beach resort is located in the Ko Olina neighbourhood, about 30 minutes west of Honolulu. In this blog post, we share our photos and experience from […]
