The Big Buddha on Lantau Island was somewhere we'd actually visited twice before this trip, once around 20 years ago and again back in 2011, long before kids. We'd built it up in our heads over the years, so when it made it onto our 5-day Hong Kong itinerary with the girls, we couldn't wait to go back for a third time. Honestly? This visit was a slightly different experience than we remembered, mostly down to a few avoidable mistakes on our part rather than the island itself.

Our favourite quiet Kyoto temple, and a UNESCO site most visitors skip in favour of the bigger names. Home to one of Japan's oldest pagodas and a stunning Japanese garden, this ended up meaning the most to us out of every temple in Japan.

A well-located Hong Kong hotel with a great outdoor pool, redeemed using Marriott Bonvoy points rather than paying full price. Here's our full, honest review.

Hong Kong is a special place for our family. Susie was born there while her parents were working in the city, which was still a British territory at the time. She’s been back many times over the years, and our 2025 visit was my third, but we'd been itching to bring the girls and show them where Susie was born and where her family made so many happy memories. Of course, a lot has changed since 1982, but Hong Kong remains a fascinating place. It's a unique blend of skyscrapers

A hotel directly above Osaka Station inside the JP Tower, and one of the most impressive we stayed in across our entire 100-day trip. Here's our full, honest review.

Have you ever heard of the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area? It is a beautiful conservation area just 20 minutes from south Calgary, heading west along Highway 22X near Priddis. There are plenty of trails to explore, and most of them are family-friendly and easy to follow. It’s an especially nice place to visit in winter, when the snow-covered landscape makes everything feel quieter and more open. This 4,800-acre area protects a stretch of rolling foothills made up of nati

Johnston Canyon is easily one of the most popular hikes in Banff National Park , and for good reason. It’s accessible, family-friendly, and offers some of the most impressive waterfalls you’ll find in the Canadian Rockies. Because of that, it can get very busy, especially in peak season. However, if you’re visiting for the first time, particularly in winter or shoulder season months, this is one of those “must-do” hikes that really lives up to the hype. Yes, you’ll be shari

Air Canada used to be among the most lenient airlines when it came to baggage policy. But this has changed over the years, and now, in 2026, airlines have strict baggage allowance rules. These rules are especially stricter for the basic economy flights. If you want to know more about the Air Canada baggage policy, we are here with the perfect guide for you. The baggage policy or rules might seem simple. But they have many complexities. There are several hidden conditions, esp

Beyond the sushi and ramen everyone expects, some of our best food memories in Japan came from the experiences themselves, cooking classes, hands-on markets, and a few dishes we genuinely didn't see coming. Here's what's worth seeking out.

We learned the hard way that some of Japan's best experiences sell out before most people even start planning. This is our full list of what to book early, built directly from the one museum ticket we lost out on ourselves.