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#motherofallroadtrips: A Year Around US & Canada

Here’s an overview of our epic #motherofallroadtrips - a 1 year journey around the US and Canada. If you’re looking for road trip inspiration, this is the place!

Reflections Jul 4, 2016

Phase 8 #motherofallroadtrips: Grand Circle (Part I)

The final phase from our epic road trip across the US and Canada takes us through part of the aptly-named Grand Circle, including Colorado, Utah and Nevada.

Southwest, USA Jun 22, 2016

10 Best Road Trip Snacks – (Mostly) Healthy Ideas

We’ve driven our fair share of miles over the years. Our current #motherofallroadtrips across the US & Canada started in June 2015 and will finish in June 2016. It has been on this precise road trip that I’ve discovered the most valuable, hard-earned secr…

Travel Tips Apr 30, 2016

Phase 7 #motherofallroadtrips: South By Southeast

We started in the tropic warmth of Florida and drove west stopping in Mississippi, New Orleans, Lafayette, Houston, Austin, Grapevine, Roswell and finishing in Santa Fe. We saw everything from wild alligators, to bucking bulls to aliens.

South, USA Apr 24, 2016

Where To Eat In Tallahassee?

We love to uncover hidden gems as we travel, and Tallahassee’s food scene is one of those gems. Florida’s capital city pleasantly surprised us with its wide range of tasty cuisine – from cheap and cheerful, to fine dining. Free your tastebuds and find out…

Southeast, USA Mar 31, 2016

Phase 6 #motherofallroadtrips: Northeast to Southeast USA

We spent 3 weeks road tripping the east coast from New York to Orlando. But unlike our 2012 route, we opted for the inland route to take advantage of the magnetic Southern hospitality in Tennessee and Georgia. This leg of our epic road trip covered Americ…

Southeast, USA Feb 28, 2016

Phase 5 #motherofallroadtrips: North Coast-To-Coast USA

For this 3-week segment of our road trip we stretched the entire span of the United States from west to east. Yes, that’s over 10 states in less than 1 month.

Midwest, USA Feb 7, 2016

Where To Eat In Jackson Hole, Wyoming

Jackson Hole’s food scene gathers inspiration from Wyoming’s natural abundance, pioneering origins and cowboy flair. Whether you’re coming here for a skiing vacation or exploring Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks, you can find a feed that will sa…

Northwest, USA Jan 3, 2016

Phase 4 #motherofallroadtrips: Western Canada

Phase four of our epic 12-month road trip included our discovery of Western Canada with a quick side trip to Alaska. This region is home to some of the most beautiful scenery in the world, and we savoured every minute here.

Western Canada Dec 8, 2015

US Road Trip Guide: My 10 Point Checklist

So you are flying to the United States for your very own #motherofallroadtrips. Excitement levels are high. But what do you do right now? How do you prepare? Here’s our simple 10-point US road trip guide to help you plan the drive of a lifetime.

Travel Tips Dec 1, 2015

Alberta Road Trip Guide: 7 Things You Need To Know

As part of our #motherofallroadtrips we were excited to include a 2-week road trip around Alberta, Canada. We soon discovered our lack of preparation for a few important factors. So before you take that jaw-dropping, gorgeous road trip around Alberta, mak…

Western Canada Nov 12, 2015

Phase 3 #motherofallroadtrips: Pacific Northwest, USA

Follow us on phase 3 of our epic road journey which covers the Pacific Northwest, USA. This is a nature-lover’s paradise: Redwoods, Crater Lake, Olympic National Park and more. It has to be seen to be believed.

Northwest, USA Oct 13, 2015

Phase 2 #motherofallroadtrips: Midwest USA

Follow us on phase 2 of our epic road journey which covers Midwest USA. It was only about 3 weeks long, but the number of things we fit in still makes my head spin. This is certainly not fly-over country.

Midwest, USA Oct 9, 2015

Phase 1 #motherofallroadtrips: Eastern Canada

Follow us on phase 1 of our epic road journey which covers Eastern Canada. If you’re thinking of road tripping Eastern Canada, this is the post you want to read.

Eastern Canada Oct 6, 2015

Breakfast In The Sky At Willis Tower

I could have been the Queen. Or Beyonce. I might have been a rich mafia alpha male or married to a professional sports star. But I was just me. 103 floors above the streets of Chicago, alone in my all-encompassing panorama made for royalty.

Midwest, USA Sep 11, 2015

Chicago Pizza Tour: Why I’ll Never Eat Pizza Again

What better way to discover the pizza scene in Chicago than by gouging on over 2.5 pounds of the savory delight over a 3 hour period. We visited 4 of the best rated pizza joints, not only in the city, but the country as well. Find out what we devoured and…

Midwest, USA Sep 8, 2015

11 Reasons Why You Should NOT Visit Niagara Falls

You’ve always wanted to go. Niagara Falls has been a life-long bucket list destination. And then your favourite family travel blogger comes out with an article like this. Boooooo!

Eastern Canada Sep 4, 2015

Fairmont Château Laurier: Where Fairytales Do Come True

For the most part, my life has been a fairytale. I’ve worn princess dresses at balls and weddings, and found Prince Charming. But I was missing the ever-elusive castle… until now! Find out what it was like staying in Ottawa’s very own fairytale castle.

Eastern Canada Sep 3, 2015

13 Things To Do In Toronto With Kids (In Summer)

Find out how to entertain your kids in Toronto with 13 of our favourite things to do, from skydiving to swimming, and even being a pirate!

Eastern Canada Aug 29, 2015

3 Days In Ottawa With Kids (In Summer)

What should you do in Canada’s capital if you only have 3 days? See what we got up to, where we stayed and what we ate... and why we loved Ottawa so much.

Eastern Canada Aug 27, 2015