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 …
35 Things to Do in Melbourne With Kids
Melbourne is Australia’s second largest city and a great city to explore with kids. After spending two years as expats in the city, we have lots of suggestions for the best things to do in Melbourne with kids. Not to be out-shone by big sister Sydney, Melbourne offers so much to see and do. It may not have the huge …
Getting Off the Beaten Path: Sisal in the Yucatan
We love off-the-beaten path destinations, although sometimes it can be hard to get to these gems on shorter trips. For our Christmas 2021 we knew we wanted to find a great less-busy, less-expensive beach place in Mexico for our extended family to unwind after the turmultous months (and years) we have been living through the COVID pandemic. We researched a …
Our Complete Guide to Merida with Kids
Updated January 2022 with information about traveling during the COVID pandemic. Merida is the largest city in the Yucatan and it offers so much both in the city and the surrounding area. It is the best place to learn about and appreciate Maya culture in Mexico, sample Yucatecan foods and soak up the historic centro. With a population of 1 …