MEC Packing Cube Review: A Must for Travelers Any Canadian outdoor fanatic has likely spent a lot of time at… MEC. MEC is a Canadian retailer and it”™s acronym stands for… Mountain Equipment Co-op. As the name implies, it is a co-op and offers a lifetime membership for $5. It currently has 3.6 million members in Canada. […]
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Welk Resort San Diego for Families a Hit!
When the drizzly fall weather was getting us down in Vancouver, my girlfriend and I packed up the kids and booked a trip to Sunny San Diego. We had heard good things about the Welk Resort … San Diego for families so we decided to check it out for ourselves! With The three kids in tow […]
Little Passports Early Explorers Edition Review
Little Passports Early Explorers Review Markus was so excited when a package arrived for him. It comes in a nice white box, with his name on it! We opened it up together to find a suitcase, just like his big brother”™s (Mattias has the World Edition for 6-10 year olds, you can read more about […]
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. […]