Travel

Family travel may seem daunting, especially as you plan for that first trip with baby. In fact, we started sharing our stories shortly after Akira was born in 2011 because we were planning a multi-continent trip with a baby who was less than two months old!

 

Travelling with Baby

Over the years we’ve shared tips for travelling with baby and the importance of family travel. We can tell you the best baby registry ideas for travelling families, what to look for in a suitcase and how to choose the best credit card for travel points.

 

Full Time Family Travel

Yashy grew up travelling around the world and so it was natural that she convinced Chris to go on a full-time travel trip in 2017. The kids were 3 and 5 years old at that stage and the family travelled through Europe and Morocco. Getting caught in scams, attempting to live 148 days with only two suitcases and missing home were just some of the misadventures from that adventure. Luckily the happy memories outweigh the negative ones! Visiting Croatia and wandering around Berlin with kids are some of them!

 

Toddler and Tween Travel

Whether you’re looking to visit Yashy’s motherland, Sri Lanka or Dubai, where she grew up, the family shows that those with kids can still explore the world. The Murphys live in Toronto and are your best resource for visiting Toronto with kids but they also travel throughout the U.S with kids and have many family travel tips to share. Be inspired to snowmobile on Fogo Island or take a week long trek in the Sahara desert!

 

Parents Escape

If you’re looking to escape the kids and head off on a romantic parent’s escape or a momcation, they have plenty of idea for those too!

The Beach in downtown D.C #MurphysDoDC

The Beach in downtown D.C #MurphysDoDC

North America
During our travels through Washington D.C we were invited to swing by and check out the latest exhibit at the National Building Museum. D.C is home
Booking.com Our Way to Perfect Accommodations

Booking.com Our Way to Perfect Accommodations

Hotels
Little Monkey loves hotels, so much so that her birthday wish last year was to stay at a hotel! Over the last few years she’s
Where to Eat and Play Near the SickKids Hospital

Where to Eat and Play Near the SickKids Hospital

Around Toronto
Updated April 3, 2022 Over the years, Yashy and I have gotten to know Downtown Toronto pretty well. Within its numerous districts, we are always
Taking Young Kids to a Blue Jays Game

Taking Young Kids to a Blue Jays Game

Around Toronto
I was 8 years old when George Bell caught the ball that clinched the American League East championship for the 1985 Toronto Blue Jays. In
Rustico Alexandria #MurphysDoDC

Rustico Alexandria #MurphysDoDC

Alexandria
After a hot day and a pretty boring brunch I was determined to dine at a fabulous spot during our last night in Alexandria, Virginia.
DC by Foot – Touring the National Mall with Kids #MurphysDoDC

DC by Foot – Touring the National Mall with Kids #MurphysDoDC

North America
We had been walking around Washington D.C. for 10 straight hours by the time we reached the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. After navigating our
Hotel Monaco Alexandria  #MurphysDoDC

Hotel Monaco Alexandria #MurphysDoDC

Alexandria
Our recent stay at the  Hotel Monaco Alexandria in Old Town Alexandira, Virginia has made us realize that we truly do need to hunt down
Birch & Barley in D.C #MurphysDoDC

Birch & Barley in D.C #MurphysDoDC

North America
As with any trip I had a list of spots that we simply HAD to dine at during our Washington D.C travels and as per
Flying Porter Airlines Toronto to Washington

Flying Porter Airlines Toronto to Washington

Alexandria
We JUST returned from a four night trip to Washington D.C where we spent two nights in Alexandria, Virginia and two nights in downtown Washington,
A Muskoka Drive

A Muskoka Drive

Canada
Living in Toronto many of our friends run away to their Muskoka cottages and it was only a couple weeks ago that I had a