travel
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2025: Year in Review
The Year We Couldn’t Stop Booking Trips Some years feel full. Then there was 2025, the year we somehow stretched four weeks of vacation into what felt like an entire year of travel. A big part of it came down… Continue reading
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2023: A Year in Review
We’re halfway through the year, and I’m finally dedicating time to write this post because 2023 is a year I don’t want to forget! This was the year I learned to take things slowly and savor every moment without rushing… Continue reading
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Traveling with a Baby: Our Family Adventure in Banff and Lake Louise
Traveling has changed for us since welcoming our newest family member, Pierce, in May 2023! Since then, he’s been a part of all our adventures—whether it was an anniversary staycation at The Pearle in Burlington, trips to the cottage, or… Continue reading
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Exploring the Best of the Canadian West Coast: 4 Days of Adventures from Vancouver to Victoria
It was so nice to be on the plane again after being grounded in Toronto for the past 3 years. Our good friends Liz and Ken planned a beautiful wedding in Victoria, BC this year and we made sure to… Continue reading
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5 Day Travel Guide to Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
If you haven’t already, please start here with my blog on my overall thoughts on the Big Island. Kona, in the Hawaiian language, means leeward or dry side of the island. That is, it’s dry until 3pm and the clouds… Continue reading
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4 Day Guide to Exploring Vancouver, BC
The travesty! No, a month ago I had never been to Vancouver. Flights from Toronto to Vancouver were way too expensive. Flying to San Diego or anywhere in California ranged from $300 – $600 for a round trip, whereas flying to… Continue reading
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My 2016: a year in travel photos
2016 was yet another amazing year full of wonderful travels. As per last year, and years before, 2016 began in sunny San Diego. We hiked the mountains and shopped the malls. We were also invited by Lego to visit the… Continue reading
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7 Day Guide to Seoul, South Korea: the goes, do’s and don’ts & detailed map
Carl got me hooked on South Korea’s famous variety show, Running Man, 2 years ago. Since then, I’ve been obsessed with the Korean culture. The food, the sites, the people. So when we saw the Toronto > Hong Kong >… Continue reading
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Travel Woes: Missed flight, invalid passport and a few extra days in Hong Kong
I thought by now, I’m a pretty experienced traveler…kinda. But boy, was I wrong. I missed my Taiwan trip. A few things happened that prevented me from going to the Taiwan portion of my Asia trip. First I left my… Continue reading
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Travel Guide: Planning our trip to Seoul, South Korea
When traveling to a foreign place (like Italy last year), I like to map out my day hour by hour. I know, it sounds less spontaneous and adventurous this way but if I’m traveling half way across the world, I better make… Continue reading
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