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 […]
25 Awesome Day Trips from Vancouver, Canada
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 […]
10 Tips to Teach your Kids to Ski this winter
Tips for teaching your kids to ski If you’ve been following this family travel blog over the years, you will notice a theme each winter. Our Facebook page and Instagram stories begin to fill with videos and photos of us skiing and snowboarding. Many of you have reached out asking for tips to teach your […]
You must visit this place! Crater Lake National Park in Oregon
Crater Lake National Park in Oregon Did you know that Crater Lake is the deepest lake in the United States? With a depth of 1,949 feet (594 meters), this impressive volcanic crater lake is also one of the deepest lakes in the world. The landscapes at Crater Lake National Park are spectacular. We think it’s […]
30 Photos to get you stoked for the ski season
Photos to get you stoked for the ski season! The upcoming ski season is fast approaching! With snow on the brain, we thought we’d dig into the photo archives and share some of our favorite photos from previous skiing and snowboarding trips. I still have a goal to visit every ski resort in British Columbia. […]
Should you stay at Waikiki Beach in Honolulu when you visit Oahu, Hawaii?
Waikiki Beach, Oahu, Hawaii After we decided to visit the Hawaiian Island of Oahu, the next decision was if we should stay at Waikiki Beach in Honolulu. Being one of the most iconic beaches in the world, it seemed like a logical place to stay. However, when we posted the question on our social media […]
