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    A Visit to Copenhagen Botanical Gardens: Botanisk Have

    September 29, 2026 - By 

    Is it worth the time to visit the Copenhagen Botanical Gardens, or Botanisk Have in Copenhagen? If you adore butterflies, beautiful architecture, strolls in the park, and stunning plants, lunch by a tiny lake, then yes the botanical gardens in Copenhagen are well worth a visit when you are in Copenhagen. Plus what an affordable whimsical way to start a trip through the city. On our first full day in Copenhagen we woke up with Danish pastries on our minds. And coffee or lattes of course. Immediately after our first Danish treats of the mother daughter trip, we were ready…

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    Summer Lessons 2026: You Don’t Need to Earn Rest

    September 16, 2026 - By 

    This summer I was driving to the beach to go camping when one of my young adult kids hit me with a life update that sent me reeling and made me incredibly angry. Like cartoon plumes of smoke coming out my ears mad.  Parenting Young Adults is Also Hard When your kids are newborns you think this is the hardest stage, the most enjoyable but also the hardest. Then they turn one and you think wow I did it and the next hard thing occurs and the toddler stage is a challenge but the threes will be simple, right? AND…

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    The Ultimate Camping Gear Guide: Things We Can’t Live Without

    September 14, 2026 - By 

    We just wrapped our fourth camping trip of the season. And while I also love Fall camping and have an entire post about the merits of camping through September, we are not likely to do that this year. At the end of the season we clean and put all of our camping gear away. It’s a good time for us to assess what we have and what we want or need next year. Post contains affiliate links as a service to readers. Any purchases made via qualifying links equal a small commission for me so that I can keep the…

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    What to Expect at Stonehenge

    August 25, 2026 - By 

    When my oldest daughter Payton graduated this year from university with her undergraduate degree, I knew we had to plan an epic adventure together to mark the occasion. Since we loved Scotland so much last fall during Reading Week, we decided London would be logical and it just made sense. We still had our UK electronic travel visas, because they are valid for two years from the time you receive approval. Beyond that, we were both dying to see a few unique landmarks like Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, and Stonehenge. So we were off to the UK again! Our Unforgettable…

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    10 Budget-Friendly Day Trips in Southern Ontario

    August 15, 2026 - By 

    This summer, as we explore, we are doing so close to home camping and embracing budget-friendly day trips in southern Ontario. We are so lucky with so many great beaches and day trips in a short drive. WE will be camping and finding fun adventures together when time permits. become exceptionally resourceful at finding opportunity near London Ontario. I mean ever since the pandemic of 2020, we have come to value day trips even more. We perfected day trips from 2020 to 2022. In fact I have a post about that very thing. Iconic Day Trips it’s called. Rediscovering Local…

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    How to Build a Cozy Travel Wardrobe That Lasts

    August 10, 2026 - By 

    A cozy travel wardrobe should feel soft, look polished, and suit several parts of each trip. Every piece needs a clear purpose, a comfortable fit, and enough versatility for repeat use. Thoughtful choices also reduce suitcase weight and simplify daily outfit decisions.  Sleepwear deserves the same care as daytime clothing, especially during flights, hotel stays, and quiet mornings. Quality bamboo pajamas for women can provide breathable softness, flexible comfort, and light coverage without excess bulk. Allow me to explain how fabric, colour, fit, layers, and proper care can create a travel wardrobe that lasts. Start With a Coordinated Colour Palette A simple…

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    Why Bath England is the Ultimate Regency Delight

    July 8, 2026 - By 

    If you’ve ever watched Bridgerton and thought to yourself wouldn’t it be grand to be transported to the set for real, then you might need to visit Bath England. My recent trip to Britain and side quest to Bath on a bus tour, with my daughter Payton felt a lot like stepping onto the set of a Regency-era daydream. By now you know that we are big fans of our mother daughter trips. Payton and I travel well together and this year after I completed a strategic communications course and Payton graduated from university with her Bachelor of Arts in Thanatology,…

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    A Self Guided Edinburgh Literary Itinerary

    June 19, 2026 - By 

    The towering aging Sir Walter Scott Monument is the first thing you see, like a signal you have arrived in Edinburgh, a UNESCO City of Literature. Completed in 1837, second largest monument to a writer in the world, we catch the first glimpse of the monument upon arriving by train from Glasgow. It’s one of those moments that travel and culture hits you in the best way, reminding you that you are definitely not at home anymore. On one of the days you visit Edinburgh, if you are a literature loving guy or gal like me, you might wish to build…

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    Join Me on the Trip of a Lifetime: Christmas Market River Cruise

    May 22, 2026 - By 

    Cat’s out of the bag. I have been working on a most amazing once in a lifetime itinerary for a Christmas market river cruise down the Danube River. This collaboration is with Indus Travels, providing exceptional experiences for group travel since 2001. We leave November 30th on an epic 9 day, 8 night River Cruise with Christmas markets down the Danube! Read on for all the details. Partnering with Indus on this adventure is a dream come true! A Little About Indus Travels Navigating global travel can often be complex, requiring meticulous planning. Indus Travels and their team of expert…