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🧭✨ The Arctic Henge — Iceland’s Stonehenge of the North!We decided to drive up to The Arctic Henge in the tiny town of R...
14/07/2025

🧭✨ The Arctic Henge — Iceland’s Stonehenge of the North!

We decided to drive up to The Arctic Henge in the tiny town of Raufarhöfn — way up in northeast Iceland!

It’s this massive stone structure inspired by Norse mythology, kind of like Iceland’s version of Stonehenge. It’s still a work in progress, but what’s already there is super cool. Giant arches, dramatic skies, and barely anyone else around when we visited!

Oh — and fun fact? You’re only about 60km from the Arctic Circle here. Closest we’ve ever been! Definitely gave the spot an extra “whoa” factor.

💡 A few tips if you’re planning to visit:
– It’s remote, so fill up on fuel and bring snacks
– The road’s decent, but check the weather
– It’s an great detour if you’re doing the full Ring Road
– There’s a campground right in Raufarhöfn near the swimming pool. It’s small, simple, but has a great wind break — which is essential up here! From the campground, you can walk or drive to the Arctic Henge — it’s totally doable either way

If you’re into weird, beautiful, middle-of-nowhere kind of places — this one’s for you.

🌈 A rainbow road in the middle of a tiny Icelandic town? YES please.The little East Fjords town of Seyðisfjörður is full...
13/07/2025

🌈 A rainbow road in the middle of a tiny Icelandic town? YES please.

The little East Fjords town of Seyðisfjörður is full of charm, colour, and the kind of quiet beauty that sneaks up on you! We camped at the site directly opposite the road, which meant we could visit early in the morning and late in the evening — completely avoiding the cruise ship crowds that roll in!

💡 Travel Tips for Seyðisfjörður:
✔️ Stay at the campground across from the Rainbow Road
✔️ Time your visit outside cruise ship hours for a quieter experience
✔️ The drive in over the mountain pass is beautiful, but can get super foggy, so take it slow and check conditions
✔️ Even though it’s a detour off the Ring Road, it’s 100% worth it

📌 Save this for your Iceland itinerary & drop a 🌈 if you’d love to walk this road too!

🚗💥 We Drove 2,265 KM on a Whim… Because Why Not? 💥🚗The Hoover Dam had been on Evan’s bucket list for a while now — and w...
24/06/2025

🚗💥 We Drove 2,265 KM on a Whim… Because Why Not? 💥🚗

The Hoover Dam had been on Evan’s bucket list for a while now — and while road tripping in Canada, we had a wild idea:
“What if we just… drove there?”
No plan. No itinerary. Just Google Maps, snacks, and a wild sense of adventure. ✌️

✅ 2,265 km one way across Canada and the U.S. — and all the way back to catch our flight to Iceland!
✅ Seven states: Montana, Idaho, Utah, Nevada, Arizona, Colorado, and Wyoming!
✅ Jaw-dropping U.S. national parks 🌄
✅ And the ultimate reward — the Hoover Dam + the tour, finally checked off both Evan’s and Daddy’s dream lists! 🎉

And the best part? a thousand little moments that never make it into guidebooks! 💛

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 This wasn’t just another road trip. It was a core memory in the making — proof that the best adventures often start with one spontaneous “yes.”

🇺🇸 It’s Official… UTAH is My Favorite U.S. State for National Parks! 🏜️ If you’re planning a national parks trip with ki...
20/06/2025

🇺🇸 It’s Official… UTAH is My Favorite U.S. State for National Parks! 🏜️ If you’re planning a national parks trip with kids, Utah’s Mighty 5 is the dream combo of epic scenery, accessible trails, and outdoor family fun! 🙌

🌄 Arches | 🏞 Canyonlands | 🏜 Capitol Reef | 🏔 Bryce Canyon | 🌋 Zion

Each one is wildly different and unforgettable — and yes, totally doable with kids!

But here’s something important to know before you go 👇

⚠️ Arches National Park Now Requires Timed Entry Reservations! To manage crowds, Arches uses a booking system with staggered entry times (especially in peak seasons).

🕗 Morning slots sell out fast, so spontaneous visits are tricky — book ahead online to lock in your time.

🎟 Pro tip: Entry reservations are separate from your park pass, so make sure you have both!

💳 Money-Saver Alert:
Buy the “America the Beautiful” Annual Pass before your trip — it covers entry to all 5 parks (plus 2,000+ U.S. federal sites) for one flat price per vehicle. It pays for itself after just a couple of parks!

💡 Why You Will Love Utah’s National Parks:
✔ Variety of trails for all levels — from scenic rim strolls to adventurous canyon hikes
✔ Junior Ranger programs for the little ones
✔ Stunning drives between each park — no boring road trip moments here!

TRAVEL PLANNING ✈️ :

If you’re traveling to Utah from Australia, you’ll most likely fly into Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) — the main international gateway for U.S. arrivals. From there, you can connect to either Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) or Las Vegas (LAS), both of which are excellent starting points for a Mighty 5 national parks road trip.

Salt Lake City is ideal if you’re beginning your journey with Arches and Canyonlands, located just 3.5–4 hours’ drive away. Las Vegas works well if you’d rather kick off the adventure with Zion and Bryce Canyon.

💡 Travel Tip: Consider flying into one city and out of the other (e.g., into Salt Lake City and out of Las Vegas, or vice versa). It saves backtracking, gives you more flexibility with your route, and helps you make the most of your time exploring Utah’s stunning landscapes.

📲 Save this post if you’re dreaming of a Utah adventure, and follow for more family travel tips, national park guides, and kid-friendly routes that make epic trips possible (and fun!).

👇 Which of the Mighty 5 is on your bucket list? Let me know below! Here are some photos from Zion National Park!


🌟 FAMILY HIKING ADVENTURE IN BRYCE CANYON, UTAH! 🌄Planning a trip with kids? Here’s what you need to know before you go!...
18/06/2025

🌟 FAMILY HIKING ADVENTURE IN BRYCE CANYON, UTAH! 🌄

Planning a trip with kids? Here’s what you need to know before you go!

Bryce Canyon blew us away — it’s the perfect destination for outdoor-loving families. But… we learned a few lessons the hard way, so here are our top tips to help you make the most of it 👇

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 TOP TIPS FOR EXPLORING BRYCE CANYON WITH YOUNG KIDS:

✅ Easy Rim Trail = Family Win
There’s a smooth, scenic walk along the canyon rim that’s perfect for strollers and little legs. No steep climbs, just endless views! Great for families with babies, toddlers, or anyone needing a more relaxed pace.

⚠️ Watch Those Trail Signs in the Gorge
If you’re heading into the canyon (highly recommend!), pay close attention to trail markers. We missed one and ended up adding an extra 3–4 km… plus climbing the steepest exit out of the canyon. 😅 A good workout, but not the one we planned for!

💡 Pro Tip: Start early, bring plenty of water, and take snack breaks with a view. Your kids will love spotting hoodoos and hidden arches!

🌍 Save this post for your next family trip!

📌 Follow for more real-life travel tips & family-friendly destinations.

🌋✨ Yellowstone Magic ✨🌋Yellowstone National Park honestly feels like another planet — steaming vents, bubbling hot sprin...
06/06/2025

🌋✨ Yellowstone Magic ✨🌋

Yellowstone National Park honestly feels like another planet — steaming vents, bubbling hot springs, and rainbow-colored pools that look like they belong in a sci-fi movie!

We explored the park with our nature-loving 5-year-old, and wow — his little mind was blown (ours too, to be fair)!

Fun facts for curious mini explorers:

🌡️ That steam rising everywhere? It’s from a MASSIVE supervolcano hiding under the park — the heat turns underground water into steam!

🎨 Those crazy colors in the pools? They’re made by heat-loving bacteria - yes, really!

🐻 Yellowstone is home to bison, elk, wolves, and bears — enjoy from a safe distance! 👀

👣 Parent tip: Boardwalks make it easy to explore with young kids, and many of the shorter walks are stroller-friendly! 🙌

We’re stretching our adventure over 2 days and staying 1 night at Bridge Bay Campground and another at Madison Campground. Could you power through the park in one day? Technically, yes. But for Evan, slowing it down means more time to enjoy the magic without burning out (and fewer meltdowns 😅).

📍 Botanical Beach – on Vancouver Island!Quick forest walk ➡️ tide pools ➡️ ocean vibes. 🦀🌊🟢 2.7 km loop | ⏱️ 1–1.5 hrs |...
01/06/2025

📍 Botanical Beach – on Vancouver Island!

Quick forest walk ➡️ tide pools ➡️ ocean vibes. 🦀🌊

🟢 2.7 km loop | ⏱️ 1–1.5 hrs | 🥾 Easy-moderate (allow 2hrs if you have little kids in tow).

🎯 Pro tip: GO at low tide – you’ll see sea stars, urchins, and the coolest tide pools ever. Bring a snacks for the kids and good shoes!

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11/02/2025

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