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Trips
A collection of destinations grouped together with a beginning and end point, but the actual course of events (and the attitudes you bring to them) are up to you.
Gear
Some of our favourite gear, tested on real family trips with real kids and real expectations, and shared to support joyful, connected adventures.
About Us
We have a simple goal to explore this world with our children, and for all of us to learn from other cultures and experiences on how to heal our world.
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Cotopaxi Allpa 60L Gear Tote Review: A Staple of Beach Adventures
The secret to a good beach tote is in the details. Anyone can grab an oversized bag and stuff it with anything and everything they want to haul down for an afternoon on the sand. But there are a few excellent beach totes out there that go above and beyond to help families stay organized…
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Kitworks 55L Gear Tote Review
Organizing gear is a necessary step for successful family adventures. The problem is, if you’re like us, available time to actually organize anything is pretty much close to nonexistent. Sure, we make time to pack for a big vacation, as tedious as it may be. But what about all the times when we want to…
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The Sea To Sky Gondola: An Excellent Family Activity Near Vancouver, BC
There are very few activities around Vancouver, BC that offer real outdoor adventure with a few local comforts. Sure, there are pretty parks such as Stanley Park and Lighthouse Park, or activities such as Grouse Mountain or the Capilano Suspension Bridge, but our favourite spot to take our little ones is the Sea to Sky…
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The Best Beach Totes For Family Adventures (Updated 2026)
We care about the recommendations we make. We sometimes (not all the time) use affiliate links to help keep the site running. Learn more about our Gear Review Policy here. Packing for the beach is a chore. Add kids to the mix and it becomes so daunting that it might even be overwhelming enough to…
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Kitworks 55L Gear Tote Review
Organizing gear is a necessary step for successful family adventures. The problem is, if you’re like us, available time to actually organize anything is pretty much close to nonexistent. Sure, we make time to pack for a big vacation, as tedious as it may be. But what about all the times when we want to…
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Aurora Heat Fur Handwarmers Review
Our firsthand review of the beaver-fur handwarmers from Aurora Heat, a small, Indigenous-owned business in Canada’s Northwest Territories.
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We Found an Affordable Option for Overlanding Through Africa
Finding an affordable vehicle for Overlanding in Africa can be the hardest part of the trip planning process. Aside from navigating the rules of a foreign country, trying to rent a vehicle can be quite expensive. A Toyota Hilux with five seats and two rooftop tents can cost $135 USD per day, or $4,000 per…
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Three Months in Africa: A Family of Five’s Road Trip of Discovery.
A story of a family of five that traveled to the southern end of Africa for three months, and shared their experiences along the way.
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FlightHub Adds Turo to Travel Bookings
Planning a trip is mostly a fun exercise. But booking the trip can be a stressful chore, especially on limited time as a parent. Any chance to save time and effort is most welcome, and Flighthub knows this. We’ve used them to book travel many times over the years, and they do a great job…
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Christmas Gift Ideas For Outdoorsy Dads
Christmas is around the corner, and chances are that the gift ideas for the adventurous and/or outdoorsy guy in your life might be limited. This is for a couple reasons: One is that if he’s a gear snob he might already have their gear closet pretty dialed. Or, they are modest and humble and spend…
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Kodiak 10×10 VX Canvas Tent Review: A Family Camping Palace
Before having kids, I was a minimalist when it came to camping. Light, fast, and easy were my guiding principles. After having kids, that changed. One of the first items I got was the Kodiak Canvas 10×10 VX tent. And while it’s not light, setup is actually pretty fast and easy. Maintenance, though, isn’t what…
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Bringing Kids To Burning Man: Our Guide To A Successful Burn
Burning Man With Babies Is No Joke It’s an inhospitable place on a good day, and downright life-threatening on a bad one. Having been to four burns in the past, I thought it would be a great idea to bring our daughter there to celebrate her first birthday. My partner was into checking it out…
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The Twin Fin Hotel Waikiki Review: Is It The Best Family Resort on the Beach?
A review of the Twin Fin in Waikiki, Hawaii from a family with a small baby. It was our first time away.
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Three Baby-Friendly Hikes in the Sawtooth Mountains
Hiking in the Sawtooth Mountains is an incredible experience. The alpine scenery, lush forests, and crystal-clear lakes are just some of the main reasons why this place is a gem for family adventures. We spent a week here in the summer of 2023 when our little girl was just 11 months old. There were three…
