This Just Happened
We’re often asked, “Where are you now?” This page is our answer.
Here you’ll find our most recent travel stories — the unexpected turns, unforgettable meals, and curious rules we’ve discovered along the way. Whether we’re deep in the jungle or lost in a market, we’re documenting it here, one post at a time.
Chichén Itzá!
It’s the day after and the hangovers are starting to wear off, with the help of Burger King. To all the dads out there who’ve been there with me being to only one awake We are on the road at the crack of 11 to go see the most popular ruins on this peninsula - Chichén...
It’s not all about tacos and margaritas
Yes, this is a travel blog and yes, Mexico has been absolutely amazing. There have been so many uniquely Mexican experiences that we've had and there are many more to come. Anna's friend, Teagan, came to cheer her on and even custom made these posters for her!!! But....
It’s all starting to get real
One more day! Yes, one more day and the World Shoto Cup is underway - and the whole reason why we are in Mexico. Always happy when I’m about head into the court My day started with tennis. I got connected with an instructor here who put me through my paces. It’s...
Merida – Where Mexico Meets the Karate-ka.
Not that we need a reason to travel (have you met us??!!) but this time there is actually a real reason that we are here in Mexico: karate. The ISKF Shoto Cup is happening this weekend in Merida and we get to watch our daughter compete as she represents Team Canada....
Hangin with the Birthday Boy
We are settling into one of our most favourite places on earth to do nothing. And to share this time, our very good friends Chris & Ali are here with us The pool staff are here to attend to our every need. To make sure we are fed and watered throughout each day....
Aaaahhhh…Vacation!
Today was a travel day. We are finally on our way to Puerto Vallarta. Plan A was to get there two days ago but the weather had other plans for us. Hurricane Simon has threatened the entire west coast of Mexico for the past couple of days and the Puerto Vallarta...
SEARS Pose!
With the extra days given to us by the closure of Puerto Vallarta’s airport due to hurricane Simon, we find ourselves stuck still in Mexico City for a couple of days. SEARS? Really?! We decide to check out once was a Canadian institution, SEARS! Yes, it’s still here...
Culture and Coasters
Mexico City is filled with history, museums, and so much culture of which we have seen or experienced relatively little. We thought we owed it to this magnificent city to see something cultural. Every Sunday, a huge stretch of roads get closed down so that cyclists...
Bikes and Tacos
Two things that seem to go together, bikes and tacos. The first stop is a sweet one, and I go for the pineapple tart - absolutely amazing. The next four stops are all about tacos. Bean, potato, Oaxacan beef, brisket & chorizo, pulled pork, and a pork belly Asian...