Unplugged Travel Activities for Kids

Road trip travel is becoming our favourite way to travel which means hours and hours in the car together.  While our kids do have and use tablets when we travel, we don’t want them zoned out on electronics the entire road trip.  We want them to experience road trips like we did as kids with lots of time for reading, …

Japan with kids

What to Expect at a Ryokan with Kids in Japan

When we first started researching for our trip to Japan, I was immediately taken with the idea of staying in a ryokan, a Japanese traditional inn.  I wanted to have that cultural immersion experience of tatami floors, sleeping on futons, eating kaiseki meals and bathing in an onsen.  But could we stay in a ryokan with kids?  There is no …

Cenote Mexico

Independent Yucatan Peninsula Trip & Itinerary Ideas

The Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico is the most popular tourism area in Mexico and for good reason.  With world class beaches, ancient ruins to be discovered, exotic cenotes to swim in and picturesque colonial cities, the Yucatan is a great place to combine relaxation and culture. In this Yucatan travel blog, we will tell you why we think the Yucatan …