We were headed up to Cairns in far north Queensland for a holiday, but knew we didn’t just want a resort getaway. We don’t do so well with staying put and lounging around. We prefer small scale tourism over the typical mass tourism that you get around Cairns, and Cape Tribulation feels off the beaten path. We had fond memories of …
How to do the Great Barrier Reef with Kids
Visiting the Great Barrier Reef (GBR) is on most traveler bucket lists. The GBR is not just for divers or backpackers or adventure seekers. We visited as a family with young kids and had an amazing day on the Great Barrier Reef with kids. We have all heard how climate change and ocean acidification are threatening our coral reefs throughout …
Queensland Exploring: Cairns with Kids
Cairns in far north Queensland, is the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, the Daintree Rainforest and the beautiful Atherton Tablelands. It is a tourist town that we had no real expectations about. We figured we would go see the Reef and relax at our resort, but there were so many wonderful things to do in Cairns with kids that …
The Best of Banff in Winter: 10 Must Have Experiences
Banff is at its busiest in the summer months, but it is equally as beautiful in winter. Snow capped mountains, a beautiful winter wonderland, and a plethora of winter sports to keep you busy. Visiting in the winter can be more economical and a totally different experience then visiting in the summer. If you are an outdoor enthusiast or merely …
Our 10 Day Trek in the Everest Region of Nepal with Kids
On our most recent three month trip, we visited three countries and although each of them were amazing in their own way, visiting Nepal was the headliner for us. It was a country we had always wanted to visit for its rich culture and opportunity to trek in the Himalayas. We spent almost a month in Nepal with kids and …
Indian Camel Safari, A Kid’s Perspective
In India my family and I went on a camel safari with the company Wanderlust and had a fantastic time. This is a summary of our two day trip, written by me, Ella (11). First we got in their jeep at the hotel and drove for about an hour to a small village where we got on the camels. Miles …