When travelling with our kids, my husband and I tend not to carry a ton of cash with us. We already have to keep track of rental car seats, water bottles, travel documentation and multiple bags and suitcases that having a wad of cash or pile of coins to deal with on top of everything else causes too much stress. Most of our purchases during a trip is paid for with one or two … [Read more...]
Lunch Buffet at Bangkok Garden in Toronto
My husband and I love Thai cuisine. The mix of sweet, sour, salty, and spicy all on one plate is what makes Thai food different from other types of cuisines. It's something we got to experience firsthand in Bangkok, Thailand about a decade ago during our first visit to this Southeast Asian country. While we were there to sightsee, that trip was also when we really fell in … [Read more...]
Elmwood Spa in Toronto, Ontario
Located in a Toronto Heritage Building built in 1889 by the same architects as Old City Hall, St. Paul's Anglican Church and Casa Loma, Elmwood Spa at 18 Elm Street in Toronto, Ontario Canada is one of the city's oldest and most popular spas among tourists and locals. RELATED POST: Travel Guide for Parents - Toronto, Ontario Canada It was originally home to the Toronto YWCA … [Read more...]
How to Save Money on U.S. Roaming Charges with Roam Mobility
My family travels to the US regularly and up until this year, to avoid paying through the nose for roaming, my husband and I would put our phones on Airplane Mode as soon as we crossed the border. They’d remain that way until we were able to get free WiFi connection – which most of the time meant waiting until getting back to our hotel room after a long day of … [Read more...]
Important Things to Consider Before Buying Travel Insurance for Your Family Vacation
Your travel itinerary has been confirmed, packing lists have been printed, and your family is beyond excited to enjoy some quality time together in a few days or weeks. You probably spent a lot of time planning your family vacation, but there could be one big thing that you completely forgot about. Travel insurance. Maybe you’ve heard travel insurance is a waste of … [Read more...]