Traveling in the off-season often means that you do not have the ideal weather for your family travels, vacation or holiday. Generally you trade the ideal time for a more appealing price and less crowds, but in some parts of the world, that means you are going to hit less-than-ideal (and often rainy) weather! The […]
Whale Watching with Orca Spirit Adventures
Whale Watching with Orca Spirit Adventures After being in Victoria just one day, I knew I had to get on the boat and go whale watching with… Orca Spirit Adventures. I just couldn’t wait. We had been invited by Tourism Vancouver and when I saw that they were located right next to our hotel, I walked […]
Out of Road Trip Activities? Try these DIY Magnetic Puzzles
Are you headed out on a road-trip? Are you looking for something other than the iPad to occupy your young kids but are out of fresh ideas? My boys are four and two and I am the first to admit that they are not the best car travelers (yes I cringe at the thought of […]
I am Proud to Be a Canadian Sports Fan
Shock. Stunned. Heartbroken. Numb. There is not even the right word to describe the pins and needles feeling that takes over the entire body of a sports fan, whose team has just lost. The rush of emotions that includes sorrow, and often anger. National pride in Canada is often showcased at its best through sports. […]
What to do in Vancouver, in the Rain, with Kids
What to do in Vancouver in the Rain with Kids The suburbs of Vancouver have been my home my entire life; I’m pretty adept at dealing with the 9 months of rainy weather we receive. Although i had planned to post this on a rainy weekend in October, a rainy day in August seemed just […]
Little Passports Review: A Trip around the World from your Livingroom
Click to Visit Little Passports’ Website: Little Passports Review: A Great Learning Tool for Kids and a Unique Gift Idea! My oldest son Mattias, just turned 4 and loves looking at maps. Whenever he is in Grannie”™s car he grabs the map book from the seat-back pocket and browses the streets, even though he […]