How much is a trip to Bora Bora for a family of 4? Before we share the cost breakdown of our trip to Bora Bora with kids, we feel it’s important to remind you that travel is personal. Prices will depend on your travel style and what you do on your Bora Bora vacation. You […]
Bora Bora travel tips: What we learned on our trip to French Polynesia
What we learned on our trip to French Polynesia As we reflect our our first trip to French Polynesia, we want to share some of the things we learned on this family vacation to the South Pacific. The idyllic island of Bora Bora is the star attraction in the Society Islands archipelago, so the focus […]
Hike to Briksdalsbreen in Jostedalsbreen National Park, Norway
Briksdalsbreen in Jostedalsbreen National Park A highlight from our Norway road trip was visiting Briksdalsbreen in Jostedalsbreen National Park. Briksdalsbreen (Briksdal Glacier in English) is an arm of the great Jostedalsbreen (Jostedal Glacier in English), the largest glacier in continental Europe. Situated in the heart of Vestland county, Jostedalsbreen is split up into more than […]
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 […]
Best Things to do Along the Sea to Sky Highway
Things to do along the Sea to Sky Highway Given that British Columbia is a world class travel destination, we intentionally spent the summer exploring locations close to our home in Vancouver. Today, we’d like to share our favourite things to do along the Sea to Sky Highway. There’s good reason why it’s consistently rated […]
Here’s what you need to know before you visit Xcaret in Mexico
What you need to know before you visit Xcaret Located in Mexico’s popular Riviera Maya, Xcaret is an eco-archaeological park with over 50 attractions. Visitors come to Xcaret to snorkel with fish, explore underground rivers and caves, learn about Mayan culture, see wildlife and enjoy its tropical surroundings. It has a lot of similarities to […]
The Best Road Trip from Vancouver for first time visitors
Vancouver Road Trip itinerary As residents of Vancouver, we’re often asked about the best things to do in Vancouver. The next most common question is – what is the best road trip from Vancouver for first time visitors? It’s a great question. You have plenty of options in British Columbia. Do you go east to […]
5 Simple safety tips for your summer family road trips
5 Simple safety tips for your summer road trip With summer the season for family road trips now officially upon us, we’d like to share a few simple safety tips and suggestions to avoid unwelcome surprises. We love this time of year in British Columbia. The weather is hot and dry. The days are longer. […]