We originally published this post back in the summer of 2014, when our boys were still quite young. We’re re-publishing this post today because this is the time of year when many first time visitors to Canada are exploring the Via Rail from Vancouver to Jasper. Riding the overnight train is a memorable way to […]
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 are reminded of the lessons learned while traveling with young children. We’ve taken our boys to quite a few places over the last few years and each trip has taught us something new. In many cases, […]
Should you bring a car seat when you travel with kids?
Do you need to bring a travel car seat with you? We are often asked the question, “Do I need to bring a travel car seat with me on my trip to XYZ destination?” We also asked this question many times when we first started traveling with young kids. It’s a tough question to answer because […]
Holiday gift ideas for the traveling family (or you!)
18 Holiday Gift Ideas for 2018 If you’ve been struggling to find that perfect gift for your travel companion or significant other, hopefully one of these holiday gift ideas will do the trick. Our boys are now 7 and 5 years old, so our packing list has evolved over the past few years. We’ve created this list […]
The Best Road Trip from Vancouver for first time visitors
Best Road Trip from Vancouver, Canada As residents of Vancouver, we’re often asked about the best things to do in Vancouver. One question we’ve been asked a lot recently is – what is the best road trip from Vancouver? It’s a great question. You have plenty of options in British Columbia. Do you go east […]
Thinking about a European River Cruise? Here’s what you need to know.
European River Cruise with Viking River Cruises Discovering Europe on an intimate river cruise had been on our travel wish list for years, so we jumped at the opportunity to explore Portugal’s celebrated Douro Valley with Viking River Cruises. The tour we did is called Portugal’s River of Gold. It’s a 10 day itinerary that begins in Lisbon and […]
Using Aeroplan Miles to purchase or upgrade to Business Class
Using Aeroplan Miles for Business Class It’s been a long time coming. We finally sat in Business Class on a long haul flight across the Atlantic Ocean! We’ve been on over 300 flights in the past 10 years, but we had yet to experience the luxury of Business Class. That all changed on our recent trip to […]
Here’s what we did on our Portugal River Cruise with Viking
River Cruise in Portugal’s Douro Valley We’ve returned from a fun river cruise in Portugal and have so many wonderful experiences and photos to share. A European river cruise has been on our travel wish list for years now, so we jumped at the opportunity to partner with Viking River Cruises. There are so many […]
