Amsterdam might not be a natural pick for a European trip with kids, but it should be. None of us had ever been to the Netherlands and the reason we ended up there is because our flight to India laid over there. While Amsterdam is best known for its red light district and drug culture, we loved walking the streets …
The Best Travel Insurance for Adventurous Families
There are so many things to think about when planning any trip – what to pack, how much money to bring, where am I actually going to go, did I set up my email forwarding and on and on. One of the most important things you will do to prepare for you trip is to organize travel insurance. Travel insurance …
Victoria’s Little Secret…Wilson’s Prom – the Highlights and Where To Stay
Wilson’s Prom is like a closely guarded secret for Melbournians. Officially called Wilsons Promontory National Park, in typical Aussie fashion it is shortened to just “The Prom” by locals. Set three hours east of Melbourne, this National Park is the most southerly point in mainland Australia and offers pristine wilderness. It offers so much for families with its safe swimming …
How We Do Family Travel on a Budget
I realize sometimes our life on social media looks like one trip after another and many wonder how we can afford to travel so often. First and foremost, we prioritize travel over anything else. We drive a beat up old car, we don’t eat out often, and we are all around thrifty. I almost always buy things on sale and …
The Best of Banff: the Top Things to Do in Banff in the Summer
Banff and the Canadian Rockies are one of my favourite places in all of Canada. The soaring snow capped mountains, colourful lakes, iconic wildlife and outdoor activities are magical. Banff National Park and the other Parks in the Rockies offer a taste of the Canadian wilderness that you find on brochures of Canada. Luckily my brother lives in Canmore and we have …
The Travel Gear We Use Every Day
So what travel gear do you need for long term independent travel? You can buy as much or as little travel gear as you want, but here are the things that we find most useful when traveling long term. You want to strike a balance between traveling light and traveling comfortably. We could make a list of 100 cool travel …