My Life in the Sun

5 Apps That Will Save You Time & Money on Travel

Laura Snow — Sun, 02 Dec 2018 18:31:09 +0000

I AM A PLANNER. There’s no denying it. I love traveling for many reasons but the whole process of planning out a complex trip on an excel spreadsheet, looking for deals and ways to save money is definitely one of my favourite parts! I love seeing how amazing I can make the trip for as...

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Ghost Towns of America

Laura Snow — Wed, 17 Oct 2018 13:37:44 +0000

I just LOVE ghost stories and mysteries. I grew up reading Nancy Drew and Agatha Christie and those books really inspired my imagination. If you’re like me and you love history, architecture, ghosts and mystery you’ll LOVE this interactive map of more than 4,000 ghost towns across America by GeoTab, a pioneer in smart transportation and...

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Road Trip Lessons After 36,000 Kilometres

Laura Snow — Sun, 16 Sep 2018 23:40:41 +0000

Going on the road for four months in an airstream trailer with two teenagers teaches you a few things that you don’t learn on shorter road trips. We thought we were skilled at travelling with our kids, at camping and at taking long road trips but we learned a few lessons on this last journey...

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How to Start Camping With Your Family!

Laura Snow — Sat, 04 Aug 2018 01:38:37 +0000

[Sponsored] Did you know that, according to a recent survey by President’s Choice, almost one in two Atlantic Canadian parents (47%) agree that their family’s life is over scheduled, even in the summer months? More than half also agree that the idea of an over scheduled summer for their kids makes them feel stressed out. Camping...

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For The Mom Who’s Lost Her Sense of Self

Laura Snow — Wed, 25 Jul 2018 15:43:27 +0000

I know what it feels like to feel lost in your own life. To be in a room and the only thing people are talking to you about are your kids. How cute they are, how adorable, look at what they can do! Having kids is amazing. It’s been the best experience of my life....

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5 Great Patios in Downtown Halifax for Cold or Foggy Nights!

Laura Snow — Wed, 18 Jul 2018 23:25:04 +0000

This post is sponsored by Downtown Halifax. I’ve lived in the Maritimes my whole life so I know that our summer is short and the fog rolls in fast! We always have to be prepared for a quick change in the weather especially in Halifax, a city right on the edge of the ocean! There’s...

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24 Hours in Austin with Teens!

Laura Snow — Thu, 05 Jul 2018 01:51:32 +0000

Austin is a fun city with a vibrant music scene in central Texas. We chose to visit there for a couple of nights as we couldn’t quite make it from Dallas to San Antonio in one day but we were surprised by how much we loved the city after only 24 hours! With teens in...

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We Sold our Airstream Trailer – Goodbye Family Friend!

Laura Snow — Mon, 21 May 2018 22:55:37 +0000

We sold our Airstream Trailer and it feels like we’ve lost a family friend. As the reality set in this weekend my emotions have been all over the place. It’s so tough to describe what the trailer meant to me. It wasn’t just a “trailer”. It was the one we drove all across America for...

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