Our family recently took solo trips for the first time. On this week’s podcast, Yashy outlines some of the great Fall activities she found while exploring Ottawa with the kids (3:22). With family friendly visits to Saunders Farm, Pink Lake, the Canadian Museum of Nature, and Pumpkinferno in Upper Canada Park, amongst others, Yashy and the […]
When three friends who love craft beer turn 40, what better way to celebrate than by exploring the San Diego craft beer scene? The region is home to some of America’s largest and most renowned craft breweries, and we Canadians rarely get the chance to taste San Diego’s craft beer offerings. Over 5 days in […]
What happens when dad leaves for a boys trip? Probably nothing. What happens when mom leaves for a girls trip? EVERYTHING. She preps for the apocalypse! I’ll be the first to admit that dads are often unfairly painted in negative strokes when it comes to parenting stories. I know many hands-on dads who handle […]
Last week we shared about our Story Land discovery and adventure with you so this week we’re going to tell you about where to stayed in New Hampshire with young kids. We knew we wanted to be close to Story Land which is why we decided to stay at the Nordic Resort in New Hampshire […]
If you’re planning a visit to Maine and wondering what to eat in Maine, I got you covered. I went to college in Maine and during my recent visit, I remembered all the local eats we used to enjoy in Maine. Some were delicious and some were not to my liking, but they are the […]
Maine is one of the premier craft beer destinations in the United States. Second only to Vermont in the number of breweries per capita, the state’s residents have embraced craft beer. One is never too far away from a brew pub when exploring continental US’s northernmost state. For those who live in Maine and love […]
During the last week before the kids started school, we visited New England. After taking the train from Toronto to Montreal, we drove across the US Border en route to the Nordic Village Resort (2:54), making a stop at Schilling Brewery along the way. The next day, Yashy took the kids to Storyland (5:59) while I went […]
When we decided to visit New England I knew I wanted to drive through New Hampshire JUST to visit Story Land. After our German theme park discoveries during our #MurphysDo148Days trip last year, we are smitten by German themed parks and Story Land did not disappoint. Having spent a day at Story Land in New […]
This week Chris and Yashy provide tips for spending a perfect family weekend in Philadelphia. Their discussion includes visits to the Please Touch Museum, the Eastern State Penitentiary, and the Magic Gardens. The family also took a great walking tour of the city and found a lot of delicious foods, including the famed Philadelphia cheesesteak. […]
Visiting a jail wasn’t at the top of my list during our travels to Philadelphia with kids but when our friends suggested that we check out the Eastern State Penitentiary, I agreed. Why? Because that’s how you have a successful group trip with multiple families. It’s about give and take. I’ll also admit that it […]
