A few years ago, we took an unforgettable family road trip around Ireland and Northern Ireland. Shortly after returning, we wrote a blog post that shares the highlights from this road trip. However, I realize that we did not write a detailed blog post about the actual Ireland road trip itinerary. Let’s fix that today, […]
Should you rent a car in Norway? Tips for driving in Norway
Should you rent a car in Norway? Are you planning a trip to Norway and questioning whether it’s a good idea to rent a car in Norway? If so, read this post to learn about our experience driving in Norway for the first time. We learned a few things that you might find helpful. Norway […]
Using Aeroplan Points for Multi-City Flights from Vancouver to Europe
Using Aeroplan Points for multi-city flights Our flights are booked! We are excited to visit Scandinavia for the first time. It’s been on our travel wish list for a very long time. I love that freshly-booked-flight-feeling when you receive the confirmation email. This is a big trip for us, given that we live on the other […]
Our experience at the Great Wolf Lodge in Niagara Falls, Canada
Great Wolf Lodge in Niagara Falls Picture this – your hotel has a massive water park and wave pool INSIDE the actual hotel. You don’t need to walk outside. You literally walk down the hall from your room, go down a flight of stairs and voila – you’re inside a 100,000 square foot water park. […]
Contadora Island Ferry from Panama City – what you need to know
Contadora Island Ferry from Panama City, Panama Contadora Island is a tropical island located in the Pearl Islands archipelago in the Gulf of Panama (on the Pacific Ocean side). There are over 200 islands and inlets in this archipelago and Contadora is the most popular with tourists. If you’re planning to take the Contadora Island […]
Is Copa Airlines Business Class worth it?
Copa Airlines Business Class Review In February 2020, right before the global pandemic was announced, we had the opportunity to fly Copa Airlines business class from San Francisco to Panama City. We don’t fly Business Class often, especially with our kids. Traveling as a family of four is expensive, so it’s hard to justify paying extra […]
Why you should visit Banff and Lake Louise in the Canadian Rockies during the winter
This post is in partnership with Ski Canada and Travel Mindset. Why you should visit Banff and Lake Louise in the Canadian Rockies during the winter When you think of winter in Canada, what images come to mind? Do you see giant snow-capped peaks and big fluffy snowflakes falling on a frozen mountain lake? Do […]
Staying at Tokyo Disney Resort – Sheraton Grande Tokyo Bay Review
Planning a visit to Tokyo Disneyland or Tokyo DisneySea and questioning if you should stay at a Tokyo Disney Resort? This blog post shares our experience at the Sheraton Grande Tokyo Bay Hotel, an official Tokyo Disney Resort hotel located beside Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea. This was our first Disney Resort experience as a […]