Have you ever looked at a map and wondered whether your family could take a few months off to travel the world together? Before we left Calgary for our own 100-day sabbatical across ten countries, we spent countless evenings wondering exactly that, and whether it was realistic, affordable, or even responsible. Three months later we had taken a family cooking class in Tokyo, crawled through the Cu Chi Tunnels in Vietnam, explored the ancient temples of Angkor in Cambodia, crui

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

Planning a family trip to Japan is incredibly exciting, but it also means navigating timed tickets, lotteries, and attractions that sell out months ahead. After travelling extensively with our kids, we quickly realised that there are many things that you simply must book in advance in Japan if you don’t want to miss out - a lesson we learned the hard way more than once. As you plan your days, you might also find our family‑friendly Tokyo or Kyoto itineraries helpful. It not o

When we travelled to Japan, we missed out on getting tickets to the Nintendo Museum, and it was gutting - our kids were really disappointed. So why should you take advice from someone who hasn't even visited the museum? Well... because I ended up spending SO MANY hours researching how the system works, what we should have done differently, and how to actually secure tickets even if you lose the lottery. We eventually figured it all out - just a little too late for our own tri

This is a guest post from Andrew of the True Adventure Seeker blog . Andrew hails from the Caribbean island of Trinidad and has loved the outdoors since he was a kid. Together with his girlfriend Chloe, he shares his passion for adventure through his blog, whether it’s fishing, kayaking, hiking, snorkeling, or traveling. I am not a wealthy person by any means and whenever I fly, I try my best to find cheap flights . In my travel plans, there are a couple of very simple steps

Have you seen those beautiful calligraphy stamps on Instagram and wondered where people get them? Or maybe you’ve heard about goshuin but aren’t quite sure what makes them so special, or even whether tourists can collect them. We’d heard of them too, but it wasn’t until the Japan leg of our 100‑day family sabbatical that we truly understood how meaningful (and fun!) they can be. What started as a small curiosity quickly became one of the girls’ favourite traditions as we coll

Planning a trip with kids? Discover the must-have items for a First Aid Kit for Travel With Kids and stay prepared for bumps, bruises, and unexpected travel challenges.

When we made the decision that we were going to pull the kids out of school to embark on 100 days of travel around the world , it's fair...