• Travel

    Copper Mountain Ski Resort

    Copper Mountain Ski Resort is a world-renowned winter destination located in the heart of Colorado’s Rocky Mountains. With over 2,900 acres of skiable terrain, Copper Mountain offers something for everyone, from beginner skiers to expert snowboarders. The mountain is divided into four main areas: West Village, Resolution, Copper Bowl, and Union Peak. Each area has its own unique character and offers a variety of terrain to explore. West Village is home to the resort’s base area, as well as a variety of beginner and intermediate runs. Resolution is known for its wide-open bowls and challenging terrain, while Copper Bowl is perfect for families and those looking for a more relaxed…

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    Amish Country, Paradise PA

    Paradise, PA is a small community located in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It is home to a large Amish population, and visitors can learn about their way of life by visiting the many Amish businesses and attractions in the area. Here are some tips for visiting Amish people in Paradise, PA: Be respectful of their culture and beliefs. The Amish are a private people, and they appreciate it when visitors are respectful of their way of life. Dress modestly. The Amish dress very modestly, and visitors should also dress modestly when visiting their communities. Do not take pictures without permission. The Amish generally do not like their pictures taken, so it…

  • Pregnancy & Parenting,  Travel

    NYC Central Park with Toddler

    Central Park is a great place to visit with a toddler. There are many things to see and do, and the park is large enough that you can easily spend a whole day exploring. Here are some ideas for activities to do with your toddler in Central Park: Visit the Central Park Zoo. The zoo is home to over 1,000 animals, including lions, tigers, bears, and penguins. There is also a petting zoo for toddlers. Take a ride on the Central Park Carousel. The carousel is a classic New York City experience, and it’s sure to be a hit with your toddler. Have a picnic in the park. Pack a…

  • Pregnancy & Parenting,  Travel

    Choosing Child Restraint – What’s after infant car seat?

    So many car seat products! What are they for and when do I need them? In North America, even with living in a very walkable city, occasional travel by car is still unavoidable. Children car seats are the most popular and effective safety gear used to protect our precious cargo in an event of a collision. Outside road transportation, air travel also benefit from the use of car seat for convenience and comfort. But for urbanites like us that relied mostly on public transport and ride-share services, constantly installing and hauling these very sizeable objects around is not an easy task. Our scenario Our daughter has been travelling with her…

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    Keystone, CO

    Keystone Peak Three years ago I decided I’d go skiing. I’d skied in Niseko early in 2016 and was itching to get back on the board. Keystone has one of the earliest opening days in North America.  I planned my trip and made my bookings for thanks giving. Turns out the 2016 season was probably one of the worst seasons they have had. I planned to do a few days at Keystone and a few days at A-Basin and bought the five day pass that no longer exists. The only run open was Schoolmarm and Last Chance. I’d recommend not going early. I did all five days at Keystone after hearing…

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    Minneapolis, MN

    Stone Arch Bridge My first visit to an American city outside of the top 20. And depending on when you read this, Minneapolis is ranked in position 46. My draw to visit this city was a conference. And this is how I would summarise Minneapolis, a conference city. Located along the Mississippi River at mile marker 854. Which is also the location of the only naturally occurring water falls along the Mississippi River, the Saint Anthony Falls. This then meant I had the ability to see the Mississippi from (almost) both ends. Our trip to New Orleans in March means we saw the Mississippi from mile marker 90.3. To mix…

  • Food & Drink,  Travel

    The Food of New Orleans, LA

    Cochon Fried Alligator and Louisiana Cochon New Orleans is famous for its foods. Beignets, Jambalaya, Gumbo, P’boy, Crawfish Etouffee. While our stomachs are only a certain size, we tried to put a dint in the local seafood population. Day 1 Our first stop was Drago’s. Drago’s apparently invented the char grilled oyster. These were the best I had while we were visiting. As the oysters weren’t a meal we grabbed the Alligator Tacos and Seafood Gumbo to complete lunch. As this was a late lunch around 3pm, we got a table immediately. Annoyingly we lost internet on both of our phones, so just wondered aimlessly until we decided it was…

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    New Orleans, LA

    Jackson Square Louisiana, so named after King Louis XIV, and New Orleans so named after the Duke of Orleans. New Orleans was founded in 1718 by Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne de Bienville. The Louisiana Purchase occurred in 1803, where the USA bought Louisiana from the French. New Orleans is comprised of a number of districts, such as the French Quarter, The Garden District, Downtown and, the Arts Warehouse District, amongst others we didn’t manage to have time to explore. And despite popular portrayal in TV and movies, the Bayou isn’t behind the French Quarter. French Quarter The reason to visit the big easy. The French Quarter is thirteen blocks by seven…

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    Jackson Hole, WY

    Rendezvous Bowl Having heard so much about Jackson Hole I needed to make a special effort to travel to and ride this mountain. Winter 2018 had 1,275 cm(502 in) which was above the average snow fall of 1,166 cm (459 in) for this mountain. As a budget traveler and having booked for a late season trip in March, I didn’t have any expectations, I just wanted to ride a new location and tick another famous mountain off my list. There were a couple of late snowstorms that came through with 20 cm to 30 cm (8 to 12 in) during my stay. The lower-mid elevations were warm, with rain falling…