Bermuda, also known as The Rock, formed 100 million years ago when a now extinct volcanic sea mountain rose out of the Atlantic Ocean in an area referred to as the Sargasso Sea. The 21-square mile self-governing British overseas territory is located 1,000 kilometres (600 miles) east of the U.S. Carolinas. I just visited Bermuda …
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The light turned green, but I was cemented to the sidewalk. The swarm of motorbikes, scooters, and the occasional bus stampeded through the intersection. I clutched my children (at the curb) and watched the local Vietnamese walked confidently through the crosswalk while the traffic flowed around them. We were in Hanoi, on a family vacation …
“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” – Mark Twain If you travel a lot or even a …
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Jet lag is characterized by various psychological and physiological effects, such as fatigue and irritability, following a long flight through several time zones (source: Merriam Webster). Jet lag can make travel tough, and when you are traveling with kids, it’s even more challenging. After almost two decades of family travel, I’ve developed a few strategies …
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If you are traveling to or through Europe with the kids, you have likely considered London, Paris, and Barcelona – the top three most visited cities in Europe. But where else should you go? Based on a decade of traveling throughout Europe with our children, these five family-friendly European cities are worth a visit. Munich, …
I just booked flights from Vancouver to Toronto in Business Class, and before I purchased the tickets, I asked about the aircraft type. The Air Canada agent paused, checked her screen, and advised me I would be flying on an A320 aircraft. No thanks. The tiny Business Class cabin on the A320 has 2×2 seats …
I thought and may have even muttered, “Finally I’ve arrived.” It wasn’t just the sense of victory I felt after overcoming a few navigational hiccups riding London’s Underground Circle and District Lines – there was something else about the place that felt different. I continued out of Kensington Station to meet Caroline, a knowledgable and fabulous …
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Beautiful Cities Around the World With so many beautiful cities around the world, I was excited to learn that the #FriFotos theme on Twitter this week is Urban. Here are a few of my favorite cities, in no particular order. Vienna Vienna, a city in Europe with a serious luxury factor, is bursting with attractions ranging …
Where to Watch the Tour de France I plotted, schemed and agonized over how and where to watch the Tour de France. With options ranging from organized tours to renting a caravan and parking on the roadside, selecting the perfect experience for the family was serious business. Unable to choose between city and country, I …
