Imagine exploring the majestic landscapes of the Canadian Rockies, where towering mountains, crystal-clear lakes, and stunning waterfalls await you and your family. From the vibrant Banff National Park to the serene retreat of Waterton Lakes, there’s a world of adventure waiting to be discovered. We’ll guide you through unforgettable family adventures in the Canadian Rockies, […]
We took a trip to Michigan’s Adventure in August of 2023. We stayed overnight and got to go for 2 days. Since we’ve been to lots of Cedar Fair parks and knowing this was one of the smallest, we wanted to see how it compares to the other parks. Here are some questions families might […]
We got to stay at Valleyfair, Minnesota for a week and went into the park daily. Going to the same park for a week straight seemed like a fun idea, but the novelty wore off within a few days, but we decided to make the most of it. On our 3rd day there, we decided […]
We’ve been traveling as a family full-time since 2018. While we have made international trips by plane, we spend most of our time RVing in North America. We’ve learned that road trips offer invaluable experiences that bring our family closer together. Family road trips provide a unique opportunity for family members to spend quality time […]
Canada’s Wonderland is the largest amusement and theme park in Canada, located in Vaughan, Ontario, Canada. This amazing theme park offers a wide range of thrilling rides, including the world’s fastest dive coaster, Yukon Striker. With over 330 acres, Canada’s Wonderland is one of the largest amusement parks in North America. The park features various […]
Is Canada a good family holiday destination? Yes, Canada has so much to offer, from the sandy beaches of Prince Edward Island (and the home of Green Gables Heritage Place made famous in Anne of Green Gables) to the immigration history of European settlers in Halifax on the East Coast, and the pristine waters of […]
Whether you’re planning to travel on a budget abroad or take a road trip a few cities away, traveling as a family can be a lot of fun, but along with the process can come some challenges. While we see plenty of Instagram-worthy travel moments online, we don’t usually see the lineups, change of plans, […]
Family vacation doesn’t have to break the bank. Here are some tips for family travel on a budget!
If 2023 inflation is hitting your family’s summer vacation budget like the price of eggs at the grocery store this spring, you’re considering some ways to save money on your summer family vacations. A week at Walt Disney World, flights to Jackson Hole, the Ocean Edge Resort in San Diego, or an expensive stay at […]
Family Travel Challenge 5: The “Please, Please, Please stop talking about Pokemon” Challenge <insert your kids favorite thing to ramble about here – Minecraft, Frozen, Roblox… you get the idea> This one is more of a challenge for me than Celine. She’s easy going. I just need to have some silence in my life to […]
It’s time to explore the great outdoors with your kids, see the world, hike a mountain, learn some history, experience a dip in an untouched lake, or taste the world-renown delicacies of a new city, but so far, it’s taken 28 minutes to “Get your shoes on and get in the car,” and you’re now […]
“England and America are two countries separated by a common language.” – George Bernard Shaw, 1942 (We’re going to imagine George was lumping Canada into “America” as a continent and the rest of the UK into “England” – probably just an oversight.) We were just off the plane landing in London when a kind airport […]
We’ve been traveling full-time since 2018 in our RV but didn’t add petsitting to our adventure until we started petsitting in England in 2022.
This specific housesit in France was pretty unique: 9 goats, 10 chickens, a herd of cats, and a basset hound named Austin – but I may have missed the mark when giving the goats a ‘treat.’
You’re taking your kids on a plane for the first time: You’ve got your kid’s clothes, toys, and snacks packed, but will it be enough? Will younger kids sleep on that long-haul flight? Will older kids have enough to do to keep them occupied while they sit in one spot for hours at a time? […]
I love that people ask our boys this question because it shows that they are really interested in seeing the trip through our boys’ eyes, but I’ve seen how this conversation starter question usually leads to silence.
“How are we going to decide what countries we will visit in Europe?” This was an ongoing conversation for us for a long time before we started planning our trip. It was an active part of the conversation as we: Began searching for housesitting opportunities Secured our first housesit, and could base our travel plans […]
This blog post includes affiliate links. If you make a purchase, we’ll receive a commission for making the referral at no cost to you. Altogether in Europe, we visited 12 countries. (During the trip, we also visited friends in Israel, which is part of Asia. Yep, Israel is in Asia. Add that to your ‘fun […]
It’s always been a dream to visit Europe. My dad was a first-generation immigrant from Scotland to Canada, and other than a trip there with my parents when I was 6-months old, I’d never been back. Scotland was only one of many places on our list for Europe. We were concerned about prices in Europe, […]
Summer is a great time of year to explore British Columbia. We traveled with our trailer from Ontario all of the way out to British Columbia this summer. We decided that, since we have to spend the winter in Canada, the best province to RV in is British Columbia because of its mild winters. British […]
As a full-time RVing family, we often meet people on our travels who are a bit shocked, slightly envious, or even perplexed at how we travel as a family full-time and share 270 sq feet in our travel trailer between 5 of us. (I remember one woman listening to our story at a restaurant and […]
Traveling the USA has helped us learn and appreciate the history of this amazing country so much more. We love how patriotic most Americans are. We enjoy learning more about the significant events in history that made this nation so great. And walking with our boys through the streets of historic places has been an […]
We considered motorhomes, fifth wheels and eventually landed on our travel trailer. Here’s what we were looking for, what were our MUST HAVEs to travel full-time as a family, and the renovations we did to our tiny home (our 1992 Salem Cobra) before we hit the road! This was our first trailer, and we weren’t […]
When we transitioned to living Full Time in our RV (in our case, we have a travel trailer that we tow behind our SUV) we were REALLY unprepared. It was an exciting, adventurous time where we weren’t sure what we were doing, exactly where we were going or what challenges might lie ahead
Joshua Tree National Park, California Another National Park ✔️ We took in the beauty of the southern part of Joshua Tree National Park in California and our boys earned another Jr. Ranger badge. Who would have known that desert could be so beautiful! One of our favorite spots to camp for free in Southern California […]