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RTW Trip Day #7: Family Day Trip to Arashiyama’s Temples, Bamboo Forest and Monkey Park
Welcome back to our Round‑the‑World Family Sabbatical diary ! We’re a Calgary‑based family travelling for 100 days, sharing the real, unfiltered experience of long‑term travel with kids - the good moments, the chaotic moments, and everything in between. This is Day 7 of our journey, spent exploring Kyoto’s beautiful Arashiyama district in the rain! You can browse the full 100‑day contents list here , but for now, join us as we wander through Arashiyama's historic streets, vi


RTW Trip Day #6: Homecoming TAKA Cooking, Calligraphy and Origami Class and the Bullet Train to Kyoto
Welcome to our Round‑the‑World Family Sabbatical diary ! We’re a Calgary‑based family travelling for 100 days , documenting each step so other families can get an honest, real‑life look at long‑term travel with kids - the highs, the chaos, and everything in between . This is Day 6 of our journey, where we wrapped up our time in Tokyo with an incredible cooking, calligraphy and origami class called 'Homecoming TAKA', before catching the famous Shinkansen to Kyoto. You can bro


RTW Trip Day #5: Exploring Senso‑ji, Ueno Park and the Tokyo National Museum
Welcome to our Round‑the‑World Family Sabbatical diary ! We’re a Calgary‑based family travelling for 100 days , documenting each step so other families can get an honest, real‑life look at long‑term travel with kids - the highs, the chaos, and everything in between . This is Day 5 of our Japan adventure, where we crammed as much as we could into our final full day in Tokyo - exploring temples, markets, and museums while making the most of every moment in this incredible part


RTW Trip Day #4: Shibuya Sky Views, Harajuku Eats & Arcade Fun in Shinjuku
Explore Shinjuku Tokyo on Day 4 of our RTW trip. Discover Shibuya, Meiji Jingu & Shinjuku Tokyo with us. Join our travel adventure!


RTW Trip Day #3: Exploring the Historic District of Ginza, Zojo-ji Temple and the Tokyo Tower
Follow our third day on our 100 day family sabbatical RTW trip. We spent time exploring Ginza, Zojo-ji Temples and the Tokyo Tower


RTW Trip Day #2: Sengaku‑ji Temple, Goshuin Hunting & TeamLab Planets Immersive Experience
Follow our second day on our 100 day family sabbatical RTW trip. We spent time exploring Tokyo and visited TeamLab Planets with the kids


RTW Trip Day #1: Goodbye Calgary, Hello Tokyo - Our 100‑Day Family Sabbatical Begins
Follow our first day on our family sabbatical on a RTW trip for 100-days as we say goodbye to family, survive a long flight, and arrive in Tokyo.


Moraine Lake Shoreline Trail: What to Expect and How to Plan Your Visit
Explore the Moraine Lake Shoreline Trail for stunning views of turquoise waters and peaks. Discover why the Moraine Lake Shoreline Trail is a must-visit.


Surveyors Lake with Kids: Paddle Boarding, Swimming, and Turtle Watching
Discover the family-friendly paradise of Surveyors Lake. Enjoy paddle boarding, swimming, and turtle watching at Surveyors Lake in Kikomun Creek.


The Best Things to Do in Kimberley, British Columbia
Kimberley is a small mountain town in British Columbia with a laid-back feel and plenty of outdoor adventure. It’s a great spot for...
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