Speaking more than one language is an advantage in many aspects of life. Though most of us study a second language in high school, we rarely learn enough of the language to actually carry on a conversation. It’s usually more a matter of memorizing enough to pass tests and fulfill a required elective. I lived … Read more
Nobody wants to diet while traveling, but we also don’t want to arrive home heavier than we were when we left. It seems like the perfect time to indulge, it doesn’t feel like real life. The problem with vacation weight gain is, what happens to get into our stomach on vacation, unfortunately, doesn’t stay on … Read more
If you’ve done any motorcycle travel, I’d wager that your bucket list is populated by places known for having hairpin curves. Chances are good you want to see Africa on a motorcycle. Before having kids, my motorcycle journeys included Florida to Alaska and back, Calgary to Inuvik (above the Arctic Circle), New Zealand (both islands), … Read more
Before becoming a parent I barely tolerated sitting near kids on a plane, let alone in front of a little seat kicker, but I never questioned their right to be there. My daughter has been on 49 flights with me already, and displays better airplane etiquette than a lot of adults. A few years back I … Read more
One of the reasons I don’t mind Vivi missing school to go on trips with me is that kids learn from traveling. I want her to grow up with firsthand knowledge of Pura Vida and Hygge, to experience different cultures and foods. Here are five things I believe she will learn from traveling. 1. Collect … Read more
There are magical places in The Bahamas where you can swim with wild spotted dolphins. One of the highlights of my life has been the 4 years I spent in The Bahamas cooking on a liveaboard dive boat. Each summer we spent the season up on the Little Bahama Bank doing week long snorkeling trips … Read more
Winter and spring months in the Coachella Valley (Palm Springs area) are fantastic. For the first 5 years of Offspring’s life we were snowbirds, spending summer and fall in BC, Canada, and winter and spring in the desert. Winter in La Quinta is a no brainer. There’s gorgeous weather, fresh citrus, and we have to make … Read more
In many cultures, a backpacking trip is a rite of passage between secondary and post-secondary school. Young travelers are always looking for cheap destinations that are also exciting and beautiful. Here are five I’d look at if I had a gap year coming up. I’ve always been a big procrastinator, so it’s no surprise that … Read more