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10 Amazing Free (or Almost Free) Things to Do in Hong Kong
10 amazing free (or almost free) things to do in Hong Kong, from historic trams and night markets to skyline views and hidden temples, based on our own family trip.

Andrew Schofield
Aug 14


25 Best Things to Do in Tokyo for Families: A First-Timer's Guide
Our full list of the 25 best things to do in Tokyo, built around highlights like Shibuya Crossing, TeamLab Planets, and Senso-ji Temple, based on our own family trip and plenty of research.

Andrew Schofield
Aug 11


Hong Kong Disneyland Review: Why It's Worth Considering, Even If You're Not "Disney People"
We are not a Disney family. We’d never been to Disneyland or Disney World, and with only five days to explore Hong Kong, we weren’t entirely sure Hong Kong Disneyland was worth dedicating a full day of our trip to. We’d heard the usual Disney horror stories about hour-long queues, packed walkways, and spending more time waiting than actually having fun. Our experience couldn’t have been more different. We ended up loving it, and we'd genuinely recommend it, even to families l

Andrew Schofield
Jul 28


Big Buddha & Lantau Island, Hong Kong: A Full Day Trip Guide (And 3 Mistakes We Made)
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.

Andrew Schofield
Jul 25


The Best Kid‑Friendly Sushi Making & Japanese Cooking Class in Tokyo: Our Experience at Homecoming TAKA
Our favourite experience in Japan, a sushi-making, calligraphy, and origami class with a local family in Tokyo, and everything you need to know to book one for your own trip.

Andrew Schofield
Feb 3


Shibuya Sky Observation Deck & Shibuya Crossing: Family Friendly Tips to Make the Most of Your Visit
Everything you need to know about visiting Shibuya Sky with kids, including tickets, best times to visit, and whether it's actually worth the hype, based on our own visit as a family

Andrew Schofield
Feb 2


Sengaku-ji Temple Tokyo: Visiting the Temple of the 47 Ronin
Our favourite quiet Tokyo temple, and one most visitors overlook, home to the graves of the 47 Rōnin, and where we earned our first goshuin by copying out a Buddhist sutra.

Andrew Schofield
Jan 29


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...

Andrew Schofield
Sep 11, 2025


A Guide to Visiting the Golden Skybridge with Kids
The Golden Skybridge is just a short drive from the mountain town of Golden and is a 1h 30 drive from Banff, making it an easy stop on any Canadian Rockies road trip. It's one of the newest adventure parks in British Columbia and home to the two highest suspension bridges in Canada, with the tallest crossing 426 feet above the canyon floor. If heights make you uneasy, stepping onto the first bridge may feel like a challenge. But the bridges are wide, sturdy, and well maintain

Andrew Schofield
Jul 10, 2025


Studio Bell: Home to the National Music Centre
Guide to visiting Studio Bell, home to the National Music Centre with kids. Includes detailed info on Studio Bell's five floors of exhibits

Andrew Schofield
Feb 26, 2025


The YouthLink Calgary Police Interpretive Centre in Calgary
Our Guide to visiting the YouthLink Centre. Includes details of all the exhibits, including forensics, police cars and helicopter chases!

Andrew Schofield
Feb 16, 2025


Our Visit to Bar U Ranch Historic Site, near Calgary
Read all about our visit to Bar U Ranch Historic Site, located on the stunning Cowboy Trail in Southern Alberta.

Andrew Schofield
Aug 10, 2023


Our Visit to Fort Calgary
Uncover the captivating history of Calgary at Fort Calgary. Explore the museum, recreated replica, and beautiful grounds with the family.

Andrew Schofield
Jul 31, 2023


Our Visit to Lougheed House in Calgary
Lougheed House is a historic mansion located in Calgary, Alberta, known for its beautiful architecture and rich cultural significance....

Andrew Schofield
Jul 25, 2023


Our Visit to the Reynolds-Alberta Museum in Wetaskiwin, Alberta
Discover the wonders of Alberta's transportation history at the Reynolds-Alberta Museum in Wetaskiwin.

Andrew Schofield
Jul 25, 2023


Discover Alberta's Free Attractions: A Guide for Newcomers to Canada with the Canoo App!
This guide tells you all you need to know about how to navigate the Canoo app to gain free entry to some of Alberta's best attractions

Andrew Schofield
Jul 24, 2023
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