2022 saw us return to international travel, while still continuing with our quest to explore more of Canada. During the pandemic, our “home away from home” was beautiful British Colombia (BC) on the west coast of Canada. Between basing ourselves at a ski resort in the mountains and road trippping for two summers on the west coast, we knew we …
Things to Do in Halifax with Teens and Tweens
Halifax is the largest city in Atlantic Canada and a city that is easy to love. It’s large, natural harbour is the centre of the city and comes alive during the summer months. It was the first stop on our East Coast road trip and a great place to learn about the history of the Maritimes. The warmth of the …
Our DIY Percy Jackson Greece Trip
As our kids get older, we are planning trips around their interests and getting them more involved in the travel planning process. Our 10 year old daughter had spent the last two years reading her way through everything that the children/young adult’s author, Rick Riordan had written. She devoured his stories based on the fictional character Percy Jackson and her …
Our Guide to Athens with Kids
I had heard a lot of mixed reviews about Athens before our trip and so I didn’t really know what to expect. Some had loved it and others had commented that it was dirty, unsafe and only worthy of a couple of days. What did we think? We thought it was a fantastic city and really enjoyed our three days …
14 Incredible Destinations for Families in Canada
Canada’s diverse landscapes, pristine wilderness, progressive cities and friendly residents make it a perfect destination for families. Best of all, you can get wildly different experiences visiting in winter and summer. As a proud Canadian, I am excited to share with you 14 incredible destinations for families in Canada as recommended by some of the best family travel bloggers out there. …
Visiting the Magical Isla Holbox with Kids
I started hearing about a little island near Cancun called Isla Holbox (pronounced Hol-BOSH) a few years ago. People raved about the island and its sandy streets with no cars and laid back vibe as being one of Mexico’s last unspoiled beach towns. It sounded like the perfect spot for us to start out 3-month adventure, but I was hesitant …