What's Happening in Whistler - a routinely updated list of local events. #ExploreBC #familytravel

What’s Happening in Whistler #ExploreBC

Planning a trip and wondering what’s happening in Whistler?  No matter the season there are always fun things to do for the whole family. Whistler Attractions: The food!  So many terrific restaurants. (Note to self, write a post about favorite Whistler restaurants.) Venture across the Cloudraker Skybridge hanging 50 metres above Whistler Bowl and over to … Read more

Taves Family Farms Applebarn #ExploreBC

If you’re traveling near Vancouver’s lower mainland, you should visit the Taves Family Farms Applebarn in Abbotsford, BC. They open for the season on August 17th with the addition of their newest attraction: The Sunflower Patch! The 1/4 acre field of sunflowers are expected to be in full bloom by early August. If you’re looking for apples though, … Read more

Motorcycle Touring New Zealand South Island

Motorcycle Touring New Zealand South Island

Some places are best seen on two wheels, and the South Island is perfect for motorcycle touring. Our 18 days of adventure motorcycle touring New Zealand with New Zealand Motorcycle Rentals and Tours began in Christchurch on the South Island. Our guide, Luka, met us at the airport when we flew in from Aukland, and … Read more

Natural ways to treat insomnia.

Natural Ways to Treat Insomnia

I’ve had brutal bouts of insomnia for as long as I can remember. The only thing that temporarily stopped it was breastfeeding on demand. I was so completely exhausted that I was able to wake, change and feed my baby, and immediately go back to sleep without activating that part of my brain that wants … Read more