In the years before we had kids, we travelled extensively through North and South America, Africa and Asia. Are you wondering why we didn’t go to Europe? We intentionally stayed away from Europe as we were saving it for when we had kids. We knew it would be an awesome place to travel with kids, …

I admit I was very intimidated about the thought of driving in the Yucatan Peninsula. On previous trips to the Yucatan, I’ve watched the Mexican traffic from the comfort of my air-conditioned bus on the way to my fancy all-inclusive and it always looked a bit crazy. But this time, we were staying off-resort and …

We get pretty excited when we find a city that has plenty of attractions AND has easy access to nature. Not knowing too much about Oslo before planning our trip to Norway, we were pleasantly surprised to find that it was exactly the type of city we love.

Norway is one of the world’s most beautiful destinations, but it is a tough place to pack for. Even in the peak summer tourist season, Norway will throw the entire range of weather possibilities at you – from sunny & hot to rainy & cold and everywhere in-between. This wide range of possibilities makes it …

Competition for Airbnb bookings is fierce. We have stayed at over 50 different vacation rental properties (mostly Airbnb and VRBO) and we’d like to share our experience to help you increase your bookings by attracting more families to your vacation rental. 

One important thing we have learned through our family travels is that kids don’t stop being kids just because they are on vacation. Despite all the new and fun things they get to do every day, younger kids still need time to play. Being somewhere new can be a bit stressful for little kids and …

Looking for things to do with your kids in Tokyo? You’re in luck – many of Tokyo’s major attractions have playgrounds within easy walking distance, so you won’t need to go too far out of your way to make your kids happy. 

Kyoto is rightfully famous for its beautiful temples and shrines.  But, are you like us and get a little tired of seeing temple after temple? Thankfully, Kyoto is also a great place to go hiking with your family!  Surrounded by lush, green mountains on all sides, Kyoto has many fun outdoor options to keep you and …

Being active outdoors is extremely important to both my husband and I.  Having kids can certainly make that more challenging at times.  What we are especially passionate about is active travel, but before we can do more of that with our kids we need to ensure they are up for it.  We want to encourage our …