If you're in the baby or toddler stage of life, you know how challenging travel with wee ones can be. If a road trip or air travel is on the horizon for your young family, check out my best tips on how to make your journey as smooth as possible.
You don't need me to tell you Banff National Park is crazily crowded each summer. But most people don't realize how uncrowded its ski resorts are. You'll find free parking (and a shuttle into Lake Louise) from Lake Louise Ski Resort. AND... we spotted not 1, not 2, not 3,4,5, but 7 grizzly bears from the Lake Louise gondola! Here's a look at our experience, because you really ought to replicate it yourself.
For many of us, summer means road trips. And if you live in Alberta, there's a good chance you'll be headed to Saskatchewan. Instead of driving by, you really ought to peel off the Trans Canada and explore Moose Jaw. Here's a look at all the fun and therapeutic things I did there recently.
I've said it before and I'll say it again. Regina is one of the best cities in Canada for a family friendly vacay. But with a luxe hotel, up and coming restaurant scene and super fun, affordable attractions, it ticks all the right boxes for a couple's getaway, too. Here are my top picks for exploring the Queen City.
Spending part of your summer vacay with family or close friends? If you're a houseguest, here are my best tips for getting invited back and making the time together as enjoyable as possible.
For the most part, weekend getaways aren't exactly affordable. Then I had a chance to check out several campgrounds and hotels in Sundre, Alberta. I'm stoked to share with you some great options that won't break the bank.
In a culture of non-stop media (sorry about that!) it's hard to be surprised - in the good way - when you travel. I was legit delighted when I visited Sundre with Eve. I found a sweet mountain town that was super affordable, with loads of things to do and get this, no crowds! Here's a look at all we got up to on a recent weekend getaway there.
Now that she's older, I'm loving travelling with my daughter so much more. It took me awhile to get the formula for teen travel just right, but I think I've finally nailed it. Read on if you're soon to vacay with angst ridden young adults.
I'm not ashamed to admit I'm a huge Downton Abbey fan. They say you should never meet your heroes, but when I visited Highclere Castle, the real life Downton Abbey (and let's face it, the real star of the show) I was gobsmacked. It really did live up to expectations. Here's a peek inside this stately English estate.
