It’s been almost 6 six years since I ventured with the family to an overseas vacation – we have been mainly visiting Canadian and American destinations during that time. We finally made the decision to venture back “overseas” and made Ireland and London our stops this summer combining a chilled laid back road trip along,…
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Embracing Staycations over Vacations
Although I don’t usually prescribe to the whole “FOMO” phenomenon (look it up) I have always been of the opinion that long stretches of vacation days (4 or more) automatically call for a trip somewhere new. I feel like it’s a waste to use up valuable vacation time around the house, even more so if…
Holiday Bricktacular at LEGOLAND Resort, NY
This is the first year both our kids get the same school break/holidays for winter (previously our youngest was in daycare and only had 2 days off – we would feel bad for taking her out for any longer than that given that we were paying some good coin for those days). So we had…
Explore More for Less: A Guide to Planning a Budget-Friendly Weekend Escape
By Elmer George, Contributor (Image courtesy of Freepik) Planning a weekend trip doesn’t have to be expensive or complicated. With some practical tips and a bit of preparation, you can enjoy a refreshing break without straining your budget. Discover how easy it can be to organize a getaway that’s both enjoyable and affordable, making the most…
Road Warrior Wellness: Top 6 Health Tips for the Frequent Business Traveler
By Andre Griffin, Contributor (Image courtesy of Freepik) Traveling for work bridges continents and cultures, yet amidst the allure of new cities and business ventures lies the often-overlooked challenge of maintaining one’s health. The hustle of airports, the allure of dining out, and the unpredictability of new environments pose unique health challenges. Here are the top…
Family Christmas Holiday Ideas in the GTA
I don’t think we have stayed home during the winter holiday school break for years now – even during COVID, and even when the weather was the nicest it could be living overseas. Travel, even by car is a must, otherwise I would not consider it a vacation. Things change of course and as costs…
Cruising to Alaska
After a relaxed few days in Vancouver adjusting to our holiday mode, we had an especially relaxed morning on our last day on the mainland. At this point our family travel expertise was in full swing with everything packed all our documents and bookings done the day before and even the taxi to the Cruise…
Calgary & Banff Quickie
After a late night with friends, board games, and good conversation – we had to wake up early to catch our cab for the airport. The process was surprisingly seamless and the entire trip was smooth and easy. We quickly got our taxi and made our way to the hotel. The trip from our friends’…
A Quick Stop in Van City
Today was the first day of our trip. Being seasoned travellers with kids everything was on track and ran smoothly, from the taxi cab to the airport and the check-in to the boarding. The only hiccup was a 1 hour and 30 min wait in the plane due to a thunderstorm warning so we were…
Don’t Let Sickness Ruin Your Trip! Here’s What to Do If You Get Sick While Traveling
By Leslie Campos, Contributor (Image courtesy of Pexels) Nothing is worse than getting sick while you’re on vacation, feeling all the fun and excitement replaced by malaise and misery. But don’t worry! There are plenty of things you can do to prevent and treat illness while you’re on the road. Here are some tips from…
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