Canadian Rockies with Children – Adventure in the Rockies

Taking a Road Trip to the Canadian Rockies with Children is a fantastic idea. How do I know? Because we did it in 2017. The towering mountains. The Turquoise lakes. The wildlife, bears, elks, eagles and the like. In addition, 2017 see’s them mark their 150th year since confederation. EDIT: Since our trip I have … Read more Canadian Rockies with Children – Adventure in the Rockies

Hotel California – Our First Campervan Trip? – Part 2

So, belatedly, the second and final part of the How Was Our First Campervan Trip series. You can find the first part here. Have a read first if you like. Then come back here! I feel (despite not being an expert at it) I should take  few minutes to review the VW California camper we … Read more Hotel California – Our First Campervan Trip? – Part 2

USA 2016 – Florida and New York Day 14 – 1,254 feet and a 4 hour drive

10am. That was the time we were to be shot into orbit. Or at least 1,254 feet up One Word Observatory. We made what turned out to be a second failed attempt to go to Ellen Stardust diner. This time, we arrived at 8am to find they had just seated a group of 40 and … Read more USA 2016 – Florida and New York Day 14 – 1,254 feet and a 4 hour drive

USA 2016 – Florida and New York Day 13 – Hop On Hop Off Tour

After our inspired plans last night over drinks, we got up this morning to have breakfast and then hunt down somewhere to buy tickets for the bus tours around the city. Max likes the busses, we’d never done it so it seemed like the thing to do. We had a quick chat with the concierge … Read more USA 2016 – Florida and New York Day 13 – Hop On Hop Off Tour

USA 2016 – Florida and New York Day 12 – Big Apple here we come

5.30 am. That’s 5.30 AM!!! We are on holiday and had the alarm set for this time! Reason? We had to be checking in for our flight to New York at about 7.30, definitely by 8, We made it despite taking a wrong turn or two on the way to the Car Rental drop off. … Read more USA 2016 – Florida and New York Day 12 – Big Apple here we come