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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.
Reviews
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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The Family Guide to Whytecliff Park
We have a blessing in life to live near one of the great parks in Metro Vancouver: Whytecliff. At the very edge of the continent, where the mainland of BC separates Howe Sound from the Salish Sea. There sits a small peninsula surrounded by multimilllion dollar estates, but with a significant portion of it made…
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The Best Slippers for Camping, Travel, and Home (2026)
Family life is a beautiful kind of Chaos. Throughout all the ups and downs, comfort has been, and will always be the stabilizer in our home. Disrumptions can come in many forms and locales: wrestling kids into a tent, surviving a long-haul flight, or just trying to keep your floors clean at home. For all…
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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 bags out there that go above and beyond to help families stay organized…
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How to Pack A Complete Family Beach Setup in Your Checked Baggage
We saved over $1000 by not renting beach gear in Hawaii last year. A bold claim, yes, but if you see how much we packed into a 100L duffel below, it’ll start to make sense. One of the most surprising expenses on a beach vacation is renting beach gear. If you get the good stuff,…
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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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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 The Burn is 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…
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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…
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How To Successfully Hike With a Baby in the Sawtooth Mountains
Exploring The Sawtooth Mountains With a Baby The Sawtooth Mountains in Idaho just may be the best kept secret for outdoor adventure in the United States. Despite going during peak season (Mid August), we were able to score a beautiful campsite at Redfish Lake and have an amazing week exploring the mountains with our 11-month…
