The Best Stops on the Grand Pacific Drive
We had no planned stops the Grand Pacific Drive, and managed to have a wonderful trip, but felt like we wasted time in some spots. Read through our tips so you only hit the best stops...
Photo Tip Friday: Creating Lightroom Presets
It was a sad day at our house when Apple announced the end of Aperture. We had a great, fast workflow, and Lightroom was a bit overwhelming when we first opened it. We do not...
How to Enjoy Hikes With Your Toddler
You want to foster enjoyment of the outdoors early, but taking your toddler on a hike seems like a daunting task. How far should you go? What do you need to bring? What about naps? What...
Why I Chose A Front Mounted Toddler Bike Seat
The debate between rear and front mounted toddler bike seats crippled my decision making for a few weeks, but I finally made a purchase. Here is a recap of our internal debate, along with why...
Family Bike Adventure: 6 Steps To Go The Distance
Casual rides are fun, but there is a certain satisfaction in really extending your car-free range on a bicycle. Perhaps, after enjoying a few casual bike excursions, you and your family are ready to change...
6 Tips for Shooting in Harsh Sunlight
Our mission to learn about photography started the day we met, and we constantly consume blogs, books, and articles on everything and anything photography related. Now that we are a few years into the journey, we...
The Insiders Hike For A Secluded Swim in La Perouse
We often debate whether we want to go to the beach or go for hike, but recently, we made our way to La Perouse for a bit of both. After hiking in Botany Bay...
Choosing a Toddler Bike Seat
Transporting your toddler by bike opens up a variety of gear options: Dutch box or cargo bikes, trailers, and mounted seats are among the more popular choices. We discuss our decision making process for choosing...
Beginner Underwater Photography Tips
After an embarrassing cache of photos from our trip to the Great Barrier Reef last year, underwater photography is an area we are working to improve this year. We recently picked up a Canon...
3 Simple Strategies for Choosing a Bike Lock
One of the big fears for many cyclists, is coming back to their favorite bike, only to discover a broken lock on the ground. Sometimes these things happen, but most of the time they are avoidable....
The Number 1 Way to Ruin a Family Hike
Summer hikes are one of our favourite weekend activities! The flowers are in bloom, it’s always warm enough for a swim along the way, and the weather is far too nice to stay inside....
Photo Tip Friday: Save Your Glass
Why buy UV filters for lenses? This is a common question from new photographers, and an intense debate for more seasoned hobbyists and professionals. There are a lot of different opinions, but we break...
