New Zealand has ample opportunities for hiking through incredible scenery, including many family friendly paths for you to enjoy with your children. Whether you are a local looking for a new spot to explore or a visitor seeking New Zealand’s natural beauty, these five hikes are sure to create a memorable day for you and your family. A Waterfall Hike Taranaki Falls Loop in Tongariro National Park is a six kilometer walk that can be completed in about two hours. Halfway through the ... Read More
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Why Fall is the Best Time to Travel
Spring has flowers, summer has beach weather, and winter has snow sports but people rarely think about traveling in the fall. It’s so easy to associate fall with back to school that it's easy to forget that it's the perfect travel season. If you know me, you know that it is my absolute favourite season and I'm here to convince you that fall is the best time to travel. It’s Cheaper to Travel For nearly all of the Northern Hemisphere, fall is considered the off-season. This means ... Read More
Make a Sterling Silver Ring in Dublin
One of my absolute favourite things to do when I'm travelling is to take a class or workshop. It doesn't matter if it's food or craft based--I love them all. It's such a fun way to chat with locals and learn a new skill. Taking a class also often gives you a tangible souvenir that you've made yourself to take home. This was the case when I made a sterling silver ring in Dublin--I wear my ring all the time and have such fond memories of the experience. Now, I'm going to be totally ... Read More
How to Handle Bad Weather at Disneyland
Nothing ever goes wrong in sunny southern California--except when it does. Even though it may be a fluke, a day at Disneyland can still be marred by the rain. That doesn't mean you have to throw in the towel when the going gets tough, though. You paid good money for your Disneyland trip--learn how to make the most of it! If the weather doesn't follow your vacation schedule, here are some things you can do to salvage your day by dealing with bad weather at Disneyland. Change your ... Read More
How to Plan an Amazing Grand Canyon Trip
Have you been waiting for what seems like forever to plan a trip to the Grand Canyon? Is the time finally here? For many Americans, the Grand Canyon is a bucket-list, once in a lifetime vacation. I can remember being fascinated by the idea of going to the Grand Canyon at a young age when my grandparents fulfilled their own dream of heading there on a road trip. If you are going to go for it, you want your vacation to go perfectly. That’s why it is best to start preparing in advance for your ... Read More
Everything You Need to Know about Hong Kong Disneyland
We couldn't visit Hong Kong without spending some time at Hong Kong Disneyland. The last time Scott and I were there was in 2006, just a few months after the park opened. The park was pretty empty back then--both from people and attractions. I can remember feeling like we walked through twenty minutes of nothing to get from one ride to the next. I was looking forward to visiting both because I spent a year being disappointed by Disneyland Paris and I wanted to see how the Hong Park had grown. ... Read More