Sasquatch Mountain Resort, British Columbia As part of our quest to visit every ski resort in British Columbia, our goal is to visit at least one new ski resort each winter. This season (2018-19), we spent 5 nights at Sasquatch Mountain Resort over the holidays. If the name of this ski resort is not familiar, that’s […]
25 Japan travel tips for first time visitors
25 Japan travel tips for first time visitors from Canada Japan can be a culture shock to the senses for first time visitors. There’s a lot of things to know before traveling to Japan, so today’s blog post will focus on a few useful Japan travel trips. Japan is easily one of our favourite travel […]
100 Photos of Tokyo Disneyland, Japan
Photos of Tokyo Disneyland, Japan While in Japan attending the Rugby World Cup, we decided to take our boys to Tokyo Disneyland. This was our first Disneyland experience as a family, so one might say it was a milestone moment. I’m not sure if we would not have visited Tokyo Disneyland prior to having kids. […]
Top 10 Things to do in Palm Springs with Kids
Located in Southern California’s iconic Coachella Valley, Palm Springs is a desert resort city that’s become increasingly popular with Canadians looking to escape winter’s chill. Although it’s widely known for its golf courses, luxurious resorts and spas, and snowbird migration, there are also plenty of things to do in Palm Springs with kids. If sunshine […]
10 Things to do in Quebec with Kids
Things to do in Quebec with kids The predominantly French-speaking province of Québec is the perfect destination for family travel. Québec is quite different from the rest of Canada. It has a unique Francophone culture that shares many similarities to French culture. Most first time visitors to Québec will start by exploring the vibrant cities of Quebec City and […]
10 Common Family Travel Mistakes (and how to avoid them)
Family travel mistakes and how to avoid them As we put thought into our upcoming trip to Europe, we’re reminded of the lessons learned while traveling with young children – also known as our family travel mistakes. We’ve taken our boys to quite a few places over the last few years and each trip has […]
7 Things to do BEFORE your next Family Vacation
Things to do BEFORE your next Family Vacation You’ve booked flights and hotel and are ready to take off on your next family vacation. Or, are you? According to a recent survey by TD Insurance, the top things Canadians do once their family vacation plans are confirmed are: Print off your boarding passes and hotel confirmations, […]
Then and Now. Our Return to the Riviera Maya
Return to the Riviera Maya, Mexico Last month, we returned to a place that has played a big role in shaping our lives. Ten years ago, we were married on the sandy shores of Mexico‘s sun-drenched Riviera Maya, a milestone that’s still hard for us to fully comprehend. Last month, we returned to that very […]
