Southern California is definitely a warm welcome to families seeking to travel with multitude of activities in mind, from snowboarding the mountains of big bear lake to finding their way down the pacific coast just hours away- watching surfers riding a perfect barrel. Illuminated under the orange tinged pacific sun setting in the horizon is…
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The children of Talaingod
After a recent completion of a paved road connecting Davao del Norte to Bukidnon, travel between the two cities have shortened the distance and time significantly. The two lane road run through the municipalities of Kapalong and Talaingod. What we have encountered here have been an eye opener- a life changer, perhaps with how the…
what’s your story? The fujifilm instax share sp-2
The magic of the moment cover photo with Joel and Ryan pose outside the Jardin de Senorita | Travel is nothing short of a breathtaking adventure! To share that adventure with the incredible people we encounter is truly a gift. Learning their stories, forging deep connections, and cultivating friendships, all while leaving behind a tangible…
When do you start to travel with your children?
A milestone approach to traveling with children So when do you start traveling with the baby? The answer is now. Whether you have an infant, a toddler or a school age child, the perfect time is now. This is a bold statement to make but ultimately possible for any parent. It may sound cliché but…
10 easy ways to pack and travel light
1. What’s in the bag? We use two travel luggage(s). One smaller size luggage for the kids and larger one for myself and my wife. The bags contain comfortable mix and match clothes, one extra pair of shoes each, extra underware, socks, and toiletries. The duffle backpack/bag, which also serves as the the carry on,…
An honest Interview with children about travel; and the most valuable lessons I’ve learned from them
One night after reading a book to my kids, I had an intimate conversation about our recent travels with them. My daughter is five and my son is seven years old. I asked a few random questions that brought genuine laughter and smiles not just to them but myself as well. But most importantly the…
What does a 12 hour flight look like traveling with children?
Many of our international flight usually follow the same routine in four separate phases. (1.) The first meal, (2.) sleep, snack(s), (3.) second meal and (4.) preparation for landing. This is a small peak in to our travel with a toddler and school age children. Hour one and two, take off and the first meal. …
Why you should ‘Minimeis’ when traveling; a hands free carrier for small children
Here are five reasons why you should consider the minimeis as an alternative baby carrier to maximize travel experience with a toddler. My wife and I continue to praise this carrier on all of our travels, as it has truly transformed the way we explore the world with our children. Over the past three years,…
Magical camping experience with family in San Diego’s Roar and Snore safari Park
A sleepover adventure in the San Diego Safari Park! October 2021 | Imagine a night that’s captured the intimate darkness, the late October sun not hesitating to delay and retire itself to pave the way to a clear autumn sky. The crickets chirp loud and clear this pandemic uncertainty. Everyone is just about in their…
Important life skills for children to develop while traveling
Packing light with a well set out planned itinerary is a pillar for anyone traveling with young children, but life skills is just as important for children in traveling as in the everyday life, school or anywhere else. Here are few of the most important things to actively engage with as you travel with your…
Ha Long bay’s Orchid Cruise experience with young children
One night, two days, and a lifelong hospitality. Welcome to Luxury Orchid Cruises. Kuya Ronald comes around the corner to check on the guest at Dinh Vu port in Hai Phong City. He serves a welcome drink on this humid day as sweat drips down my forehead trying to contain the kids with a doodle…
The five most memorable memories when traveling with children
Travel is more than the beautiful places we visit. Travel is the apogee of past experiences that linger within our soul connecting us back to the beautiful and culturally diverse, non pretentious and magnificent way of acceptable social norms. The very bare bone of our existence- the wonderful unique individuals within us that thrive a…
fuji x-pro 1 for a traveling dad
the extension to the photographic soul The nervous system is wired through repetitive learned behaviour. It branches out to multiple series and complex integration of skills that become a muscle memory. The simple task of bending an extremity to a finer tuned pincer grasp- is how I associate my passion and journey in photography. There…
Travel light essentials for children
Traveling with children involves a well thought out plan and the right amount of drive to make the plan work. Traveling with my two children since they were a few month old gave my wife and I a front row seat of the adventure that’s played before our eyes and the long night’s research in…
ABC’s of flying internationally with a baby
When Joel was 10 month old we traveled a total of 12 (brave) hours flight to the Philippines and an extra two hour connecting flight to the city where I grew up., and- Yes it was completely possible and I like to share that same sentiment to you with a few things that might come…
Summer, coffee and play; a parents perspective traveling with young children
Summer Solstice; an introduction Ideally I would stow away the camera and claim a corner spot in the bed. This is usually when the coffee is just about digesting my breakfast I just consumed and conserving every calorie for the full day ahead. Cover photo: I saw this nice diffused light trying to encamp around…
The world of Hyatt globalist experience
I love to be able to find home and comfort when traveling locally and around the world. It has to accommodate my family and focus on the immediate needs of my young children during a transit without compromising the time. How an accommodation can integrate local food and hospitality show that they set high standards…
Mission Pacific’s boutique charm
A weekend getaway: Oceanside, California On this very first review I want to talk about a local favorite beach front hotel my family and I continue to enjoy in many weekends away from home. The World of Hyatt’s Mission Pacific Hotel in Oceanside California. A boutique hotel that sits on the pacific coast highway quite…
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