Category: 4 Travel & Experiences
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Cruising to Alaska with Kids: Why It’s the Perfect Family Vacation
When people think about cruises, they often picture seniors lounging on the deck with a cocktail in hand. But after spending seven glorious days aboard Serenade of the Seas with our family—including small kids—I can confidently say: cruising is perfect for families with little ones. It turned out to be one of the smoothest, most…
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Fork & Finger 2025: Downtown Langley’s One-Day Foodie Festival
If you love food as much as I do, then Downtown Langley was the place to be on Saturday, August 23, 2025. Fork & Finger took over the streets from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and the energy was incredible. More than 30 local restaurants served up $5 and $10 tasting plates — the perfect…
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A Family Escape to Bellevue, WA — With the Easiest Border Crossing Ever 🇺🇸
We recently took a quick family getaway to Bellevue, Washington, and it might be one of my favorite nearby escapes so far. Between the great eats, clean and organized city feel, and a surprisingly painless border crossing—even during the BC Day long weekend—it checked all the boxes for a smooth and enjoyable trip. 🇨🇦 Seamless…
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Why I’ll Keep Coming Back to Mexico City (Even in Rainy Season)
✈️ $300 flights, Michelin-starred eats, ancient pyramids, and way more than just beaches. When people think of Mexico, they usually picture turquoise beaches and all-inclusive resorts. But honestly? Mexico City aka Ciudad de Mexico (CDMX) blew me away—and I visited in June, which is technically rainy season. Despite a few moody skies (and a cancelled…
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Should Parents with Babies Eat Out? The Reality and the Restaurant Hacks I’ve Learned
As a parent of a 5-month-old baby and a 4-year-old, one of the biggest questions I face is: Should I risk eating out tonight? When you’re juggling two small kids, any outing can feel like an unpredictable adventure—or a carefully planned military operation. Dining out used to be something I looked forward to, but now,…
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Langley Holiday Events 2023
The holiday season is upon us – we’re all thinking of which days to take off, where to take our little ones, what meals to prepare or restaurants to eat in for the many get-togethers that are coming up. Vancouver always has a lot of holiday events such as the Christmas market in Canada Place,…
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Summer Travel 2023 (Jordan, Israel, Rome)
It’s now winter time as I write this. As non-stop rain keeps pouring here in Greater Vancouver / Langley (very typical for the season), I can’t help but reminisce the amazing places I visited (and ate in) during my summer travels earlier in the year. I went to three countries – Jordan, Israel & Italy,…
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From Langley to Osoyoos with a Tot
The promise of being one of the warmest towns in Canada has always put Osoyoos on my travel bucket list. Desert vibes, lake activities, wine-tasting galore, and views of endless vineyards all sound like a dreamy vacation and I was determined to make it happen despite the 4-hour drive from Langley with a toddler. Accommodation…
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Hilton Riviera PV – a foodie’s delight!
With many direct flights available from both YVR & Abbotsford airports, Mexico will always be British Columbians’ tropical playground with millions going every year. I had a great experience last year when we went to Cancun and got my first all-inclusive resort experience (note: In the many beach resorts I’ve stayed at in Asia (where…
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Mineral Bath Spa at Cave Cure & Therapy, Langley
Not completely food-related (though we did have some tea and fresh fruits), I want to share this unique spa experience found in the most unexpected location in the middle of Langley. Our anniversary was coming up and in between busy work schedules and toddler care, I was again looking for a couples’ activity that was…
Langley Food Lover, Restaurant Reviews & Experiences 