Exploring the Big Island off the beaten path: Puna
After 10 days in Hawaii and Oahu, we reflect and provide our best answer to the question: “How to explore the Big Island off the beaten path?” We loved our 7 days on the Eastern...
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Family Bike Rides: Seasoned Experts Give Us Their Best Advice
As we get deeper into our car-free, family-riding lifestyle, we continue to meet amazing and inspiring families rocking the bike life. We love hearing their stories, reflecting on shared experiences, and getting glimpse of...
Car-Free Holiday: Our Cairns Family Bike Rental
After a long stretch with no cycling in Hawaii and Texas, we chose to incorporate more riding in our travel. We also thought JZ’s sister, LZ, would prefer practicing at the slower pace in Cairns, instead of jumping...
A Superb Sunday in Manly, Rain or Shine!
Combat the dreary, winter weather with a trip across the harbour, for a rainy Manly Sunday. This area is known for the beaches and hikes, but there is still plenty to do while staying...
Balance Bikes for Toddlers: What NOT to Look for
This week, we continue our series on balance bikes for toddlers. If you are catching up, here is what you may have missed: Deciding between scooter and balance bike for an 18 month old. Finally...
Best Places to See Dolphins on the Big Island
After 10 days in Hawaii, and lots of snorkeling excursions, we narrow down the two best places to see dolphins on the Big Island. If you want an even closer experience, read our tips...
The Minimalist Vacation Wardrobe Formula
Want to spend less time worrying about packing and more time discovering what beaches and epic hikes to visit? Follow this guide to create a minimalist vacation wardrobe that is perfectly tailored to your next...
Choosing a Baby Bike Helmet
When our pedal powered lifestyle with CZ, we wanted to make sure that she was protected. After choosing a baby bike seat, we began an exhausting search for the proper baby helmet. It was exhausting because we...
Ultimate Family Hike through Volcanoes National Park
Hiking Volcano National Park hit high on our Hawaiian Bucket List. However, there are tons of hikes, ranging from short 1 milers, to long multi-day treks. We tested several hikes and report back with...
Mentally Prepare for Family Hikes
The secret for happy family hiking? Your attitude! Learn how positive intentions can make for more fulfilling family adventures. For me, the goal of hiking with a toddler is spending the whole day outdoors exploring,...
4 Simple Ways to Ensure Your Partner Loves Cycling
This is a long, but important post. EZ and I often field the question about whether we both cycled so much when we met, and the answer is not really. She already enjoyed long greenway...
How to Book a Family Friendly Airbnb
After overcoming my initial hesitation with Airbnb a few years ago, we are now almost exclusive Airbnb travelers. We love Airbnb for family travel because we get more space, unique locations, and a knowledgeable...
