The trip that changed everything. A significant anniversary just passed without us realizing it until last week. It was 10 years ago in June that we ventured to Southeast Asia for the very first time. It was the first “big trip” we took together overseas, one that changed us forever. To this day, our time […]
Sayulita confirmed that I will never be a surfer
Surfing in Sayulita Let me start by saying that I love board sports. I skateboarded as a teenager and continue to snowboard as an adult (snow is much more forgiving than concrete). Because of this, a part of me feels that I should also love surfing. One of the reasons we chose to visit Sayulita […]
Our time in Sayulita reminds us why we love to travel
Thoughts from Sayulita, Mexico “You guys HAVE to eat at Sayulita Cafe. They have the best Chili Rellenos,” said Jaime, a fellow guest at the iconic Choco Banana restaurant, located in the heart of Sayulita, Mexico. Jaime, the California-based woman sitting at the table next to us, was enjoying a late breakfast with her husband […]
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 […]
After 5 years of travel blogging, what have we learned?
Lessons from 5 years of travel blogging Last weekend, as I was flipping through some old photos, I came to realize that an important milestone had passed by without us noticing. Over 5 years ago we clicked ‘submit’ on our very first blog post. Certainly a milestone like this is cause for reflection. Like most […]
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 […]
He’s finally here… meet our baby boy!
Say hello to Baby Connor! Wow. What an exciting couple of days we’ve just had. Nicole and baby were released early from the hospital because they’re both healthy and the delivery went smoothly. She did so great and is already on the fast track to recovery. We’re so happy to finally meet the little man. […]