Posts - Part 67

Europe | Travel Blogs
Why Sardinia is a Perfect Walking Destination
Picking the perfect walking destination is all about finding somewhere that matches your interests and ability level. With its variety of hiking opportunities, balmy climate and historical attractions, Sardinia is somewhere that really does have a wide appeal.
One of the first things that makes Sardinia ideal for walking holidays is its beautiful Mediterranean climate. Typically, the weather is warm and mild in March, April and May, becoming hot throughout June, July and August and then beginning to cool again.
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Family | Travel Tips
The Ultimate Guide to Choosing A Great Family Hostel
Hostels have a reputation for being party places filled with 20 year old students, grungy shared bathrooms and crowded dorms. But things have changed. Some hostels now rival nice hotels for amenities and cleanliness, and many have private rooms and bathrooms for couples and families.
We mostly stay in rental apartments when we travel, as we can get great long term rates and a place to cook (almost a necessity when you travel with two kids under eight!). We’ve found that hostels are a great alternative to hotels when …
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Travel Tips
How to Sell your Stuff Fast and for More Money on Craigslist and Kijiji
Most people that travel for extended amounts of time quickly realize one thing as they’re getting ready for their trip, they have too much stuff!. After buying and selling a house worth of furniture twice in the past five years, we’ve discovered a few things about selling your things online with sites like Craigslist and Kijiji.
First off, a good ad is like a good post. Just like blogging or having a successful article published, good pictures, a decent ad title, honesty and the right information are all requirements for a successful ad.
Here are some things you need to know.
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Europe | Travel Blogs
Getaway During Half Term with the Kids: Liverpool
During the half term holiday, it can be hard to find things to occupy your children. If you want to go away for a few days over the school break, a bustling city like Liverpool has ample activities for you and your family to enjoy and stay busy.
Liverpool offers a lot of activities to keep the kids busy, including rock climbing, city farms, haunted walking tours, a footballer’s museum, art galleries and the World Museum.
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Australia | Oceania | Travel Blogs
Jumping Crocodiles on Australia’s Adelaide River
How do you make a calm day on the river go from zero to 60 in a heartbeat? Simple, dangle a little meat over the water and wait for the crocs to show…
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Canada | North America | Travel Blogs
Tranquille – A History In The Making
Dating back over 150 years, we look at the history and the story behind the place known locally as Tranquille. It is a journey of discovery for us as well as a look back for the thousands of people that have lived and worked there over the past century.
Come along with us as we unearth its past and look to its future.
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Canada | North America | Travel Blogs
Farmers Market, Food and Fun at Tranquille Farm Fresh
We stopped by Tranquille Farm Fresh in Kamloops, BC on a sunny fall day to sample their fresh produce, run through the corn maze and learn a little about history. We found what we came for, and much more. Tranquille Farm Fresh has a fascinating history, with roots in the gold rush, days as a former tuberculosis sanatorium, and even an incarnation as a mental institution…
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Family | Mexico
The Big List of Things to Do in Playa del Carmen With Kids
Playa del Carmen is a great place to vacation with kids whether they’re small like ours or teenagers. We spent a few months in Playa, and we rounded up the very best activities to do with kids for you.
Check out this big list of fun things to do in Playa del Carmen with kids…
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