Immersive Family Travel & Off-the-Beaten-Path Adventures
Inspiring families to experience destinations through people, culture, and adventure.
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ABOUT LINDSAY NIEMINEN:
Award-winning travel writer Lindsay Nieminen shares immersive family travel stories from 15 years of exploring the world with her two sons. She was recently awarded second place for Best Self-Published Travel Website by the Travel Media Association of Canada.
One week you may find her paddling on Lake Louise in Canada, and the next hiking to Petra in Jordan. Lindsay loves sharing must-do experiences with her boys while also seeking out authentic, off-the-beaten-path cultural experiences that help families connect more deeply with the places they visit.
Lindsay provides inspiration, education, and practical travel advice to show families that almost any destination can become a meaningful adventure with kids.
After years of traveling with toddlers and preschoolers, she now focuses on tween and teen travel. The activities may look different, but the adventures continue.
Her message is simple: don’t put off your travel dreams until your children are older. The future is never guaranteed, and Carpe Diem Our Way exists to inspire families to seize the moment, take the trip, and make memories together now
EMERGING DESTINATIONS AND OFF-BEAT TRAVEL:
Lindsay loves seeking out emerging destinations and off-the-beaten-path experiences, both with and without kids. After 10 visits over the last decade, Jordan remains one of her favorite countries in the world, and she is passionate about showing travelers that meaningful adventures exist far beyond the destinations dominating most travel lists.
Explore her complete Jordan Travel Guide, including step-by-step trip planning advice, destination inspiration, and practical travel tips. You can also visit Step Into Jordan, a dedicated website filled with helpful resources for travelers visiting one of her favorite places in the world. Recent Jordan travel stories and guides can also be found below.
Did you know? Lindsay is also the founder of Amman Food Tours, Jordan’s first online-bookable food tour. Through immersive, female-led experiences in Amman, her goal is to help visitors connect with Jordanian culture one bite at a time.
CANADA WITH KIDS
Born and raised on Canada’s West Coast, Lindsay is passionate about helping families discover more of Canada. It could be through iconic landscapes, lesser-known small towns, outdoor adventures, or cultural experiences across the country.
Through detailed guides, itineraries, and firsthand travel stories, she shares practical tips and inspiration to help families confidently explore Canada with kids of all ages.
Lindsay also created Uncovering BC, a website dedicated to exploring her home province of British Columbia through local travel guides, overlooked spots, and outdoor adventures.
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