As a young creative “Vancouver Islander” I learned many things going sailing with my family and this is by no means a complete story.  I could write an entire book on the subject.  In an effort not to bore you I’ll try to make it somewhat short.

I was two when my parents first started taking my brother and I ...

Continue reading Thoughts on Sailing as a Kid – Lisa’s Story

Lisa and I together are trying to create a slower paced world to raise our kids in.  We both place a lot of value in not cramming our day with a lot of activities and just let the day happen.  We have done a lot of travelling together and even then we would always go at ...

Continue reading Growing Up a Sailor – Martin’s Story

This is the fourth and final instalment in the extended family travel – fun Itineraries series.

The past three instalments have all been pure holidays where you save up for the trip before you go and live off your savings.  In all three scenarios however, the itineraries are flexible enough to incorporate some work here and there.  ...

Continue reading Family Travel Itinerary 4 – Teach English Overseas

This is the third instalment in the Extended Family Travel – Fun Itineraries series.

The last itinerary had us buy a RV and drive around the continent of your choosing before selling it and flying home.  This instalment follows pretty much the same principle except the mode of transportation will float.  Do you think your family could ...

Continue reading Family Travel Itinerary 3 – Buy Boat and Cruise

This is the second of four Fun Extended Family Travel Itineraries that are included on the blog Extended Family Travel – Fun Itineraries (go figure)

The first trip we discussed, Lengthy Stays at Prime Destinations, had you choose a few destinations, rent accommodation and live a few months in each chosen locale.  Maybe you prefer to be a ...

Continue reading Family Travel Itinerary 2 – Buy RV and Camp

This is Part 3 of a 4 part series discussing the idea of extended family travel.  Part 1, Plan Now For Your Extended Family Trip, introduced the idea and part 2, Extended Family Travel – Common Excuses, looked at some of the fears that might have prevented your family from making such a trip.

I have been feeding my mind ...

Continue reading Extended Family Travel – Fun Itineraries

This is the First of Four Fun Extended Family Travel Itineraries that are included on the blog Extended Family Travel – Fun Itineraries

This will be fun.  OK for this trip let’s pick 4 places that you could imagine spending at least 2-3 months in.  You will rent a furnished apartment or home while you discover all your ...

Continue reading Extended Family Travel Itinerary #1 – Lengthy Stays at Prime Destinations

This is part 2 of a 4 blog series on taking your family on an extended travel experience.

If you have read part 1, Plan Now For Your Extended Family Trip, and are moving on to this blog you must be intrigued with the idea of taking your family on an extended trip, and why wouldn’t you ...

Continue reading Extended Family Travel – Common Excuses