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Outdoor Ice Skating in Calgary: A Breakdown of All Options

Outdoor Ice Skating in Calgary: A Breakdown of All Options

by Maya Steiningerova | Jan 28, 2021 | Blog, Canada, Winter Sports

When we moved to Calgary in 2012, I remember asking a Canadian girl what Calgarians do during long and cold winters. She told me: “We stay inside.” I’m happy to report that I don’t find it to be true. Calgary has many parks where you can cross country ski, snowshoe or...
Skating at Bowness Park: Everything You Need to Know

Skating at Bowness Park: Everything You Need to Know

by Maya Steiningerova | Jan 25, 2021 | Blog, Canada, Winter Sports

We’ve been living in Calgary for several years but haven’t visited Bowness Park until we started a family. Bowness Park is the most family-friendly park in Calgary. There are playgrounds, picnic sites with barbeques, and a lagoon for boating in summer and ice skating...
Zoolights in Calgary: 18 Best Displays and Tips for Visiting

Zoolights in Calgary: 18 Best Displays and Tips for Visiting

by Maya Steiningerova | Jan 22, 2021 | Blog, Canada, Exploring cities

Despite the challenges of 2020 and many events cancelled, I’m glad the winter Zoolights remained open. Our little Martin likes any light within sight, doesn’t matter if it’s a Christmas tree or a street lamp. We were excited to show him glowing colourful lights. And I...
Banff Packing List for Stress-Free Trip in the Canadian Rockies

Banff Packing List for Stress-Free Trip in the Canadian Rockies

by Maya Steiningerova | May 22, 2020 | Blog, Canada, Travel Tips

Now that you have your Banff itinerary ready, it’s time to get packing. We’re answering one of the most asked questions from visitors. What should I pack for Banff? With so many outdoor activities in Banff National Park, the task might seem daunting if you’ve never...
Banff on a Budget: How to Spend a Week in Banff for Only 100 USD(140 CAD)/Day

Banff on a Budget: How to Spend a Week in Banff for Only 100 USD(140 CAD)/Day

by Maya Steiningerova | May 21, 2020 | Blog, Canada, Travel Tips

The most popular Canadian national park is undoubtedly Banff. With millions of yearly visitors and hotel prices in hundreds per night, it makes you wonder if it’s possible to visit Banff on a budget, right? You bet it is! And I’m spilling out all the details right...
The Ultimate Guide for Visiting Moraine Lake in 2021 (From a Local)

The Ultimate Guide for Visiting Moraine Lake in 2021 (From a Local)

by Maya Steiningerova | Apr 15, 2020 | Blog, Canada, Water Activities

I’m going to share with you all the local tips you won’t find elsewhere (I checked a lot), to help you visit Moraine Lake on your trip. Moraine Lake in Banff National Park often makes the list of the most beautiful lakes in the world. Its breathtaking turquoise colour...
30 Fun Things to Do in Calgary in Summer

30 Fun Things to Do in Calgary in Summer

by Maya Steiningerova | Apr 15, 2020 | Blog, Canada, Exploring cities

Summer in Calgary might be short, but it’s also (usually) very hot. Take advantage and explore the largest city of Alberta with our guide of 30 things to do in Calgary in summer. The greatest thing about summer is undeniably the possibility of being outside all day...
Wildlife in Canada: 10 Beautiful Animals You Can See (& Best Places to See Them)

Wildlife in Canada: 10 Beautiful Animals You Can See (& Best Places to See Them)

by Maya Steiningerova | Apr 10, 2020 | Adventures, Blog, Canada, Wildlife and Nature

Canadian wildlife is usually the number one reason why people visit the magnificent nature. Watching wild animals in their element creates life-lasting memories. In this post, I’m going to show you ten beautiful animals that you can see in Canada, particularly in the...
14 Awesome Bike Trails Around Banff (For All Levels)

14 Awesome Bike Trails Around Banff (For All Levels)

by Maya Steiningerova | Apr 3, 2020 | Adventures, Biking, Blog, Canada

Beat the crowds and explore the mountains on a bike. From easy lake rides to intermediate lookout rides, you’ll be amazed by all the bike trails in Banff. Exploring biking trails around Banff was our everyday pleasure when we moved from Slovakia to Banff in Canada. It...
10 Things to Do in Drumheller & Local Tips for Visiting

10 Things to Do in Drumheller & Local Tips for Visiting

by Maya Steiningerova | Mar 31, 2020 | Adventures, Blog, Canada, Exploring cities

The small town of Drumheller, lying in the Red River Valley, has a unique charm. Step into a western movie, hike in the canyons, discover the dinosaurs and explore awesome and quirky things to do in Drumheller and its remarkable landscape. When we first heard about...
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This is Vancouver in autumn - beautiful colours 🍁 and lots of rain 🌧 The first time we've visited Vancouver was in 2013, a year after we moved to Canada..and were dreaming of moving here one day. We live in Calgary and still can't decide what's better: 💭 warm climate all year long with lots of rain (Vancouver) 💭 winter temps for 6 months but sunny year round (Calgary) What would be your choice?
Hugs to you Vancouver! Despite the typical rainy Hugs to you Vancouver! Despite the typical rainy weather, it was good to see you again. Visiting Stanley Park gave us everything we needed: 🌳 visiting @vanaqua to admire fish, jellyfish & sea lions 🌳 big old trees in a lush green forest for me 🌳 nice stroller nap for Martin 🌳 harbour & downtown views 🌳 totem poles carved by Indigenous people 🌳 a few sun rays at sunset for a bike ride I'm curious..are you also a tree hugger? I love it! It's a science based fact that hugging a tree makes you feel happier.
Happy World Smile Day 😁 💡Did you know about Happy World Smile Day 😁 💡Did you know about benefits of smiling? Share with friends to encourage smiling more! 👉 Smiling is an immunity booster. It helps to calm down your muscles and gives you a feeling of relaxation. 👉 A smile releases endorphins, it reduces tension and leads your mind towards a positive outlook. 👉 Studies suggest that smiling trains the muscles around the mouth and lips and prevents them from sagging and getting wrinkles. 👉 Smiling has proved to lower one’s heart rate and also keep an individual’s blood pressure under control. 👉 Smiling releases serotonin and dopamine in one’s body. These hormones control your happiness levels. Hope you had at least one reason to smile today! What made you smile today?
Vancouver welcomed us with sunny sky..at least the Vancouver welcomed us with sunny sky..at least the first day! Swipe to see the 2nd day 🤪 Our road trip across British Columbia is starting to get interesting...I already know I overpacked our clothes. Too many summer clothes and not enough rain gear! The good new is, Martin doesn't care a tiny bit about the weather.
Water is clear and warm, the lake is busy and loud Water is clear and warm, the lake is busy and loud 😅 I guess Alberta spoiled me. Instead of a calm pristine lake with barely any people like we're used to, Cultus Lake in British Columbia has plenty of lakeshore houses, and motor boats are allowed which means everyone is blasting their own music. But, I swam afterwards in a WARM lake in late September! That's a totally new experience and I'm here for it 💦 Feeling very grateful for my unconditionally supportive partner who inflates my SUP, takes it to the lake and play with little Martin so I can enjoy stand up paddle boarding and forget about my pain for a bit. Who else is still paddling? Do you have a warm autumn where you live?
First stop on our road trip across British Columbi First stop on our road trip across British Columbia in our upgraded @smilecampervans was Golden. Lovely mountain town with a lot of mountain biking trails and a ski resort. There were mountain biking trails just above our campsite so you can hop on the bike right from your tent. This time we went for a bike ride along stunning turquoise Kicking Horse River showing little Martin autumn colours. You can already see the tiny traces of snow on mountain tops. It was the coldest night, around 6C in the morning. Wearing a hat at night is not my favourite but you gotta do what you gotta do. Hopefully it only gets warmer 🤞 We love Golden and will be back!
JUST US AND OPEN ROAD After a busy summer with ou JUST US AND OPEN ROAD After a busy summer with our @smilecampervans, the season is over and now we can go on a road trip. We packed the car full and hit the road. Nothing is booked and we only have a small list of activities we would love to do. Other than that, it's in the stars. The only certain thing is that we have to come back in a month (the latest) for Martin's swimming lessons. We're leaving the rocky mountains and yellow trees of Alberta and yearning for lush green forests and autumn colours of British Columbia. Any guesses where we're headed? 😜
TIPS FOR VISITING LAKE LOUISE GONDOLA 🔖 save f TIPS FOR VISITING LAKE LOUISE GONDOLA 🔖 save for travel planning later [Lake Louise gondola - part 4] You know by now I'm a huge fan of the summer gondola. It's an awesome day trip for the whole family. Here's everything you need to know to plan your visit: 🐻 Lake Louise gondola is one of the best places in the Rockies to see grizzly bears and black bears (although sightings are not guaranteed, we didn't see any bears) 🐻 it's only 35min from Banff (2 hours from Calgary) 🐻 when you arrive, a giant free parking is waiting for you 🐻 there are several restaurants at the base of gondola (the main one has a microwave for heating up baby food & a water fountain) 🐻 the gondola costs 49$ per person (39$ for Alberta residents if you book tickets online 24 hours in advance or have AMA membership), kids under 5 ride free 🐻 gondola takes you from 1,646m to 2,088m above sea level 🐻 you can choose between riding a chairlift or gondola (kids under 106cm must ride in gondola) 🐻 there is a viewing platform on top, an interpretive center, restaurant & several hiking trails (guided hikes are available in case you're scared of bears) 🐻 you see Lake Louise from above with Victoria Glacier and a lot of peaks in Bow Valley 🐻 free shuttle operates between gondola & Lake Louise lakeshore providing a hassle free option to visit the lake without worrying about parking 🐻 adventure travelers can bike from Banff to Lake Louise gondola via Bow Valley Parkway and get a free beer on the patio with a discounted lunch (this is one of the most beautiful bike rides in the Rockies) Now it's your turn..have you been to Lake Louise gondola? Would you like to visit?
FIRST KISS 💋 Early morning walk with our litt FIRST KISS 💋 Early morning walk with our little smiley. This post was supposed to be about how I'm not a morning person but with a toddler I don't have a choice but really... ...all I can think about... ...is the most special kiss I got this evening. I was kissing Martin good night, as usual, when all of a sudden he kissed me back!! It was more of a open mouth lick with a gentle lip bite but it was his interpretation of a kiss. A kiss 💋 😘 From my little baby. I can just melt right here sitting in the campground wearing three layers of clothing cause it's chilly. I'm still melting overwhelmed with the love from my little smiley ❤
SUMMER MEMORIES 🏕 Another successful camping t SUMMER MEMORIES 🏕 Another successful camping trip is behind us. It didn't feel like summer camping at all though. It was 10C in the morning and we slept in a tent with hats on. The more important thing is, Martin is getting used to the tent. If you saw our last reel, you know how much he enjoys the campground. And that's what counts. He won't remember these early camping trips. But he's growing up outdoors in the elements, and that will only boost his adaptability and confidence. How about you? Do you use outdoors to get out of your comfort zone?
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