by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Oct 5, 2025 | Blog, Canada
Need a peaceful spot for curious little explorers? Reader Rock Garden feels like stepping into a secret storybook corner of Calgary. Stroll the winding trails, listen to the trickle of ponds, and watch your kids lead the way through flowers and stone stepsβitβs...
by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Sep 16, 2025 | Blog
Travelling by air is becoming increasingly expensive, and people need to cut costs while planning trips. Travellers have to search for and snatch the offers on holiday packages. Flight fares become a major barrier in planning a trip. Many times, travellers plan a trip...
by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Sep 12, 2025 | Blog
This post should easily be called: The One Piece of Gear We Never Knew We Needed. I truly mean it. We recently tested merino wool kidswear from Iksplor. After several camping trips in the spring and summer, we realized that merino wool clothing is the perfect...
by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Aug 17, 2025 | Blog, Canada
Carburn Park is a true nature escape and perfect for kids. With many nature features to explore, Iβd consider it one of the best playgrounds in Calgary for unstructured play. I used to ride my bike to work through Carburn Park, and the morning sights of deer always...
by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Oct 17, 2025 | Blog, Canada
We love visiting Drumheller with kids and always find lots of activities. So, we didnβt need more. But we got one anyway! Let me tell you about Barneyβs Adventure Park in Drumheller. Imagine a giant space surrounded by a forest, badlands, and a sunflower field. On...
by Maya Steiningerova | Jun 28, 2025 | Blog
If trekking in Patagonia thought me anything about overnighting in the mountains, itβs that your sleeping bag is the most important item of your camping gear. Because no matter how the day turns out and what the weather will be, you can always invite your sweet dreams...
by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Jun 9, 2025 | Blog, Travel Tips
Summer is here, yay! That means itβs time to finally switch from snow suits and rain suits to swimsuits and cute sunhats. If youβve been a reader of our blog or following our Instagram, you know weβre big fans of Jan & Jul kidsβ gear, an affordable Canadian...
by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Oct 17, 2025 | Blog
Griffith Woods Park in southwest Calgary offers a beautiful, family-friendly nature escape within city limits. Located along the Elbow River, this park has it all: wildlife, creeks, flowers, quiet places to relax, and lots of opportunities for kids to run wild and get...
by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated May 3, 2025 | Blog, Inspiration
One of the most joyful parts of my job as a travel blogger is observing what you enjoy reading the most and which blog posts are the most helpful. Now, Iβve decided Iβm going to share this with you every year for two reasons: You, as a reader, decided to read my blog...
by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated May 3, 2025 | Blog
Winter is in full swing in Calgary, as are our typical crazy winter temperatures. While most days are pleasantly below zero, we have days with -10 to -20 Celsius. And as you might have guessed, sometimes itβs not easy to enjoy the outdoors. Thatβs when the right gear...