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Athens with Kids: What to See, Eat and Do in 2 Days
We were so excited to finally visit Greece in the summer of 2025 — a destination that had long...
Cold Days & Cozy Nights: Family Ski Trips
Our first family ski trip was perfectly timed for the Family Day long weekend a couple of years...
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Athens with Kids: What to See, Eat and Do in 2 Days
We were so excited to finally visit Greece in the summer of 2025 — a destination that had long been on our travel wish list. With so much history to explore, we loved the idea that the kids would experience both the old and new worlds in one city. From ancient ruins...
Cold Days & Cozy Nights: Family Ski Trips
Our first family ski trip was perfectly timed for the Family Day long weekend a couple of years ago. As the kids were entering their tween and teen years, we knew it was time to find winter activities that felt more engaging, fun, and just a little more challenging....
Snow Tubing: Another Winter Classic for a Cozy Family Getaway
Winter has a way of humbling you—especially when you seem to always pick the coldest day possible for a family adventure. But sometimes, the timing chooses you. Our winter plans were dictated by the little pockets of free time we had during the holidays—after family...
Experience Gifts: Choosing Memories Over More Stuff for Our Kids
Choosing experiences over material gifts has transformed how our family celebrates. Here’s why memories mean more than stuff — and how we make it work.
Alberta Adventures: Exploring Drumheller, the Columbia Icefield & Moraine Lake
It had been years since our last visit to Calgary, Alberta — since around 2009? But, this time we actually saw the city. And what better way to explore than by bike? It was definitely a workout (especially with a few hills and chilly weather to contend with), but the...
7 Go-To Baking Recipes: Family Favourites I Make on Repeat
Baking has always been one of those simple comforts in our home — the kind that fills the kitchen with good smells and brings everyone wandering in, asking, “What’s in the oven?” It’s also something I genuinely love doing because I feel calm and at ease in the kitchen...
Japan Food Adventures: Must-Try Dishes, Snacks, and Street Eats
Foodie heaven! How can you not talk about the food in Japan?! Everyone we know told us how incredible the food would be — and they were absolutely right. Every meal felt like a little adventure, from simple convenience store finds to beautifully crafted dishes that...
Osaka’s must-try street food: Okonomiyaki
I had heard so much about this delicious dish from family and friends who had visited Japan. It always sounded so intriguing — a combination of many of my favorite things: pancakes, eggs, cabbage, and yam. It’s often described as “Japanese savoury pancakes,” but that...
Azorean Foods to Discover
Unique Foods We Tried (and Loved) in the Azores One of the best parts of traveling is diving into the local food scene — and the Azores did not disappoint. From fresh seafood to traditional pastries, we happily sampled our way through Terceira and São Miguel islands,...
Family-Friendly Camping Spots in Ontario (for tweens and teens)
We’ve been camping as a family for well over a decade, and it’s amazing how the way we camp has evolved as our kids have grown. In the early years, it was all about finding campgrounds with big sandy beaches, shallow swimming areas, and plenty of room for little legs...