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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Saturday, 30 July 2016
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 👈👈👈 _ 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 Méridien 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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Read more at our travel blog.
Thursday, 28 July 2016
Tuesday, 26 July 2016
"To dare is to lose one’s footing momentarily. To not dare is to lose oneself." – Soren Kierkegaard _ Watching the stunning sunset on Isla Mujeres in Mexico. _ During our stay in Mexico we're using @tepwireless to stay online whenever we go out. For more details check our full review on travelwithbender.com. _ #mexico #sunsetlovers
Monday, 25 July 2016
Sky blue in NYC from @nymarriottdowntown this weekend. _ "Amateurs sit and wait for inspiration, the rest of us just get up and go to work." – Stephen King _ On Mondays I think about this quote from one of the successful writers of our time. And it motivates me to action. What motivates you on Mondays? _ #UnexpectedNYC #newyorkcity
Sunday, 24 July 2016
"It is only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth – and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up – that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." – Elizabeth Kubler-Ross _ Driving a golf cart along the powder white sandy beach on Isla Holbox, Mexico. This is the primary mode of transportation on this dreamy island. Sounds like your dream holiday too? _ #dream_image #amazingplacestovisit #mexico
"Far away there in the sunshine are my highest aspirations. I may not reach them but I can look up and see their beauty, believe in them and try to follow them." - Louisa May Alcott (1832-1888) _ Looking up in front of @nymarriottdowntown in New York. _ Check our bio link for more details on a special discount from Marriott. And soon I'll also share details on a new competition to win free nights at Marriott's NYC hotels. _ #citybestpics #newyorkcity #UnexpectedNYC
Saturday, 23 July 2016
17 Things To Do In San Francisco With Kids
With a reputation for it's high prices, we discovered San Francisco can still be a budget-friendly family vacation destination when you know where to go. Here's our recommendations for places to take the kids.
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Read more at our travel blog.
Staying at the @nymarriottdowntown this weekend in New York. And can't get enough of this incredible Manhattan view of One World Trade Center. _ In the past this area was frequented by business travellers, but now more families are being drawn to the revitalized downtown. There's so much to see and do. What's your favourite NYC downtown attraction/sight? _ #UnexpectedNYC
Friday, 22 July 2016
6 Day California Road Trip: Sacramento To San Francisco
Follow our jam-packed road trip through Sacramento, Folsom, El Dorado, Tuolumne County, and San Francisco. There’s so many amazing things to see and do in the gorgeous part of California, and the best way to explore is by road.
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Read more at our travel blog.
"We ourselves feel that what we are doing is just a drop in the ocean. But the ocean would be less because of that missing drop." - Mother Teresa _ Today we went swimming with whale sharks off the coast of Isla Mujeres, Mexico. _ These gentle giants feed on plankton in the warm Caribbean Sea. Apart from their eating habits, surprisingly little is known about them. _ Our tour guide was very respectful to the creatures and their environment. Extreme care was taken at every step of the tour. If you're choosing a whale tour, make sure they respect the environment. _ After our swim the captain guided our boat to the shallows of Isla Mujeres where we enjoyed lunch and a swim in the luminescent turquoise water you see here. Inspirational! _ @viatortravel #islamujeres #whalesharks #mexico
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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Read more at our travel blog.
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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Read more at our travel blog.
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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Read more at our travel blog.
Wednesday, 20 July 2016
Tuesday, 19 July 2016
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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Read more at our travel blog.
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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Read more at our travel blog.
"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
Saturday, 16 July 2016
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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Read more at our travel blog.
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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Read more at our travel blog.
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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Read more at our travel blog.
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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Read more at our travel blog.
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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Read more at our travel blog.
"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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Read more at our travel blog.
"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 décor, 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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Read more at our travel blog.
"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
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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Read more at our travel blog.
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 😉 _ 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. 👈👌 _ Do you have a friend who loves scuba diving? Tag them in the comments below. 💡🌟 _ #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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Read more at our travel blog.
Monday, 4 July 2016
9 Reasons Why Your Kids Will Be Upset If They Don’t Visit Grapevine, Texas
Grapevine, Texas offers an easy-going small town vibe with big town attractions, making it perfect for a family vacation. Find out why your kids will love Grapevine as much as mine did.
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Read more at our travel blog.
Sunday, 3 July 2016
#motherofallroadtrips: A Year Around US & Canada
Here’s an overview of our epic #motherofallroadtrips - a 1 year journey around the US and Canada. If you’re looking for road trip inspiration, this is the place!
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Read more at our travel blog.
"We keep moving forward, opening new doors, and doing new things, because we're curious and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths." - Walt Disney _ This week I tried scuba diving for the first time this week. _ The water here in Playa del Carmen, Mexico was crystal blue... Absolutely stunning! Thanks to the team at Scuba Playa who made it a wonderful experience. I'm hooked! Can't wait for my next dive 😁 _ Have you been scuba diving before? Where about? _ @paditv #scubadiving
Saturday, 2 July 2016
"On the beach, you can live in bliss." - Dennis Wilson, the Beach Boys _ Watching the sun rise over the Caribbean Sea at @grandvelasmaya in Mexico. 🌅 _ While we've been in Mexico over the last month I've been trying out an international SIM card from @travelmobile - take a look at my full review just published today on travelwithbender.com 👈 could save you a few dollars on your next trip. _ #mexico #playadelcarmen
TravelMobile Review: Is This International SIM Card Too Good To Be True?
International travel has become so easy and affordable in the last 15 years, it’s within reach of almost anyone. But using your mobile phone in a foreign land has continued to be archaic, and fraught with risky overage charges. I tried this prepaid travel SIM card to see if it’s promise to be simple, easy and affordable was too good to be true. Find out more...
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Read more at our travel blog.
Friday, 1 July 2016
"Do not fear risk. All exploration, all growth is calculated. Without challenge people cannot reach their higher selves. Only if we are willing to walk over the edge can we become winners." _ Sitting on the edge of a cliff at the stunning Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah. A pretty sensible slogan on my shirt from @travelocity _ I've been a bit quiet on Instagram over the last 2 weeks. My phone has been out of action, but I'm back online now 😊 _ #wanderwisely #utahspots
Show Me The Money: Making A Way From Thai Yoga Masseuse To Candle Making
I met Rachel in Florida recently and she has an absolutely fascinating story. From a young solo girl moving to India, trying to find a way to make travel work. She has now been based in India for three years and is sharing her ways on how you too can make a travel lifestyle work.
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Read more at our travel blog.
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