Saturday 30 July 2016

Top 13 Things To Do In Houston With Kids

With 7 days up our sleeves, we packed a whole lotta family fun into the city that epitomises where “everything is bigger in Texas”. From rocket ships to rodeos, you’ll find it on this enthralling countdown.
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Friday 29 July 2016

Wish you were here? _ The iconic Isla Holbox in Mexico. Who would you share your hammock with? Tag them in a comment πŸ‘ˆπŸ‘ˆπŸ‘ˆ _ We were here a couple weeks ago. But it feels like yesterday. Our time in Playa del Carmen is coming to an end as we fly out this coming Monday. I'll definitely miss days like this. _ Today Erin and I completed our @paditv Open Water scuba diving certificate. Now we can dive anywhere in the world! Where should we put our newfound skills to use? _ #mexico


"There are some people who live in a dream world, and there are some who face reality; and then there are those who turn one into the other." – Douglas H. Everett _ Sunset over the very dreamy Le MΓ©ridien Bali Jimbaran, Indonesia. Who would you like to share this with? 🌟Tag them in a comment below! 🌟 _ If you haven't visited recently, check out the new articles on travelwithbender.com from our recent Northern California road trip. We managed to find gold... Literally! _ @lemeridienbali #beautifulhotels


Win $1000 Adventure From #ShareYourBROOKSIDE

Thanks to delicious Brookside Yogurt Flavored Fruit & Nut Bars, which combine intriguing ingredients and fruit flavours, we’ve got a $1000 to give away towards your next adventure.
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Saturday 23 July 2016

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Thursday 21 July 2016

Living The Dream: Making Lemonade From Lemons

After losing all their possessions to Hurricane Sandy in 2013, instead of moving to a new home, Christel moved her family onto a sailboat and they have been sailing the world ever since. They truly decided to make lemonade from lemons and are Living The Dream.
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This Time Machine To 1852 Only Costs $7

We stumbled upon a 4-day annual event that transports visitors to a genuine California Gold Rush town set in 1852. While we didn’t walk away with a gold nugget, we still felt like we struck gold with this impromptu discovery in Columbia State Historic Park.
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8 Ways to Keep Your Kids Safe Online & Devices Secure While Travelling

Modern technology has made travel so much easier, but how do you protect your children and devices? We take a closer look at Norton Security Premium and how it can provide peace of mind every time you (or your kids) surf the web.
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Monday 18 July 2016

Bitdefender BOX Review: The Little White Box You Didn’t Know You Needed

I put the new Bitdefender BOX to the test to see how it can protect your family and home and on the road. I have to admit I was shocked at these results.
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How To Pack 175 Magazines In Your Carry-On (With No Extra Weight)

Taking your favourite magazine on a trip used to be a tough decision. They added a lot of weight, so you had to choose carefully. Find out how to now carry all your favourite magazines effortlessly. Your back will thank you for it.
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"Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature’s peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you, and the storms their energy, while cares will drop away from you like the leaves of Autumn." - John Muir _ View over Banff, Alberta, Canada from Mount Sulfur. _ We had such an amazing time on a 2-week road trip around Alberta last year. #beautifuldestinations @travelalberta #explorealberta


Wednesday 13 July 2016

Family Tips

We share first-hand advice that covers all aspects of family life, home, education, and technology.
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Monday 11 July 2016

Help! I’m Trapped In The Venetian Las Vegas!

The Venetian Las Vegas has everything in one spot - luxurious accommodation, oodles of pools, delicious food, world-class entertainment, ultimate relaxation and retail therapy. Is it possible to spend an entire vacation in one Las Vegas hotel?
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Dreaming about a getaway to Bali? We're heading back for our 11th time this December. This shot from Tanah Lot is from our previous visit last year. _ Travel tip of the month: check out @turo if you're planning to rent a car for a trip in the US or Canada. We've just booked our first car and it was so easy to use this peer-to-peer car rental platform. For more details look at my full review on travelwithbender.com. _ 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟


Win An Amazing Trip For 2 To The Philippines

This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to win a free trip to the Philippines for 2. But unlike other competitions, most people who enter will win - but in an entirely different way. Find out more...
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Turo Review: This Will Change Car Rentals Forever

We’ve rented dozens cars all over the world but as soon as I heard about Turo, I knew this would be a game-changer. Find out everything you need to know about this new peer-to-peer car rental platform.
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Saturday 9 July 2016

"Success is most often achieved by those who don't know that failure is inevitable." - Coco Chanel _ Easter Island head statue at American Museum of Natural History in New York. _ This one is just a plaster cast created from a 1934 mold made during an expedition to Rapa Nui (Easter Island). There are 887 heads (called moai) like this on Easter Island, and are considered sacred by some islanders. _ 🌟🌟🌟If you want to ensure you don't miss my Instagram posts, enable notifications by tapping my profile and tap the 3 dots in the top right corner. A unicorn will fly through your window - go ahead and try it! 😊🌟🌟🌟 _ #newyorkcity


Brussels Flower Carpet: This Is What 600,000 Flowers Look Like

We stumbled across the 2-yearly Flower Carpet event in Brussels, Belgium quite by accident. But so glad we did. Find out everything you need to know to experience this unique event that should be on everyone’s bucket list.
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"You know, if you hang around this earth long enough you really see how things come full circle." - Patti Davis _ The Orlando Eye in Florida, USA. _ This 400 ft (122 m) tall Ferris wheel took its first passenger in April 2015. It's the first wheel to use a stabilisation driven capsule for an ultra smooth ride. _ #loveFL #unitedorlando #visitorlando @visitorlando


Do Sunglasses Built With NASA Technology Make A Real Difference?

Bono (from U2) and I have something in common… we both wear Revo sunglasses. I put this high-tech stylish eyewear to the test. See what I found...
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"What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us." - Henry Stanley Haskins _ Colourful chairs on the wall... _ Artegon Marketplace is Florida’s largest artisan marketplace, located on International Drive, Orlando. The property includes more than 865,000 square feet (80,400 m2) of retail space and is home to 155 stores offering clothing, jewelry, accessories, toys, art, home dΓ©cor, etc., with an emphasis on local artists and artisans. _ #loveFL #unitedorlando #visitorlando @visitorlando


Thursday 7 July 2016

Living The Dream: Be Happy Where You Are In The World

Cailin is a video blogger. How cool is that? Back in 2009 she filmed the big La Tomatina festival in Spain and has never looked back. For her Living The Dream is being happy where ever you are in the world.
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"Only when we are no longer afraid do we begin to live." - Dorothy Thompson _ Streets of Istanbul. _ This is the neighborhood of Fener. One of the many historic areas of this ancient city. Shot captured in February 2016. _ This month's attacks in Istanbul were tragic. But these sorts of events won't stop us from travelling, in fact all the more reason to. Other cities like Brussels, Paris, Madrid and London have also been touched by tragedy in recent times. But to keep it in perspective, the chance of being injured in a terrorist attack is infinitely smaller than a shark attack. But chances are you're happy to swim in the ocean (unless you just watched Jaws). We still use common sense and avoid active war zones, but don't let fear dictate and define your life. Life's too short. _ #prayforturkey #oneistanbul


"A moment of patience in a moment of anger saves you a hundred moments of regret." - Anonymous _ Sunset from Harborside Restaurant in Winter Haven, Florida. _ The flat landscapes of @visitcentralfl makes for stunning, clear sunsets night after night. _ #lovefl #florida


"Take a deep breath and just enjoy your life." _ Beach life at Pelicans Bar & Grill on Cocoa Beach Pier in Florida. A fabulous place to chill & hang out, watching the sun set. Love it. _ #lovefl #floridaliving @visitspacecoast


Sneaky Secrets Of Beach Sand Sculpture Pros

When I heard about Florida’s award-winning beaches in South Walton, I was curious what all the fuss was about. But one simple activity during this trip stole the show... we discovered the ins and outs of beach sand sculpture from one of the best in the business.
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Wednesday 6 July 2016

"If we’re growing, we’re always going to be out of our comfort zone." - John C. Maxwell _ New York from above, with the East River in the background. View from the top of the Empire State Building. _ Check out travelwithbender.com (link in bio @travelwithbender) for a summary of our 1-year #motherofallroadtrips around the US and Canada. This view from one of the most iconic buildings in the world was one of the many highlights. Pun not intended πŸ˜‰ _ And a special thanks to @tepwireless who kept us online as we traveled, with their awesome wireless hotspot. Definitely a lifesaver on any road trip. _ #amazingplacestovisit #nycprimeshot


My first scuba dive... Along Jardines reef off the coast of Playa del Carmen, Mexico. This is named for its garden-like vegetation. I spotted an abundance of sea life including a friendly stingray. This shot was at a depth of around 10 metres. _ Absolutely breathtaking! _ I just published a brand new post on travelwithbender.com about my experience scuba diving for the first time. If you've never been before you should read it now. πŸ‘ˆπŸ‘Œ _ Do you have a friend who loves scuba diving? Tag them in the comments below. πŸ’‘πŸŒŸ _ #mexico #padi #scubadive


Tuesday 5 July 2016

Thought Learning To Scuba Dive Was Too Hard?

I’ve put it off for a long time, but finally with some time in Mexico I tackled one of my long-time bucket list items: learning to scuba dive. Find out how I got a taste for scuba diving - from newbie to open ocean within a few hours, using PADI’s Discover Scuba Diving program.
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