VENICE WALKING TOUR | Exploring the Floating City with a Local SmithFamilyTravels 2020-04-11 | We visited Venice, Italy in May 2019 for the second time and it was just as beautiful as the first time. We love going on a walking tour with a local to find all of the hidden spots of a city that we would not find on our own. The history, culture and architecture of Venice is simply breathtaking. We hope to be able to get back to that city and others in the future.If you haven't subscribed to our channel yet, please do!And check us out on Instagram:instagram.com/smithfamilytravelsWe have a new Cooking Channel! Check it out here!youtube.com/channel/UCJrLvWNAgLZ6N9z7TNkjvUw?view_as=subscriber
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Westgate Arizona Condo Tour SmithFamilyTravels 2024-02-07 | Here's a quick tour of the Westgate Resort in Mesa, Arizona. Mesa, Arizona is a great place to stay and it's easy to get to Phoenix and Scottsdale.
Mystic Beach is Worth the Hike! SmithFamilyTravels 2023-10-10 | Mystic beach is a beautiful rocky beach about 1.5 hours from Victoria, on Vancouver Island. The hike to the beach takes about 30 minutes from the parking lot and we visited on a rainy day, which made the hike a little more challenging, but it was still worth it.
Hike in Cathedral Grove | Vancouver Island SmithFamilyTravels 2023-07-24 | In this video, we take the 2 hour drive from Victoria, BC to the city of Parksville and take a hike in Cathedral Grove in MacMillan Provincial Park and Qualicum Falls and check out a few other interesting sites like Englishman's River Falls and Coombs Country market with goats on the roof!
Backyard Transformation #travel #airbnbinvesting #saintphilemonquebec SmithFamilyTravels 2023-07-03 | ...
Goldstream Park, Ed Nixon Trai | Vancouver Island SmithFamilyTravels 2023-04-08 | We visited Goldstream Park on Vancouver Island, which is home to two falls; Niagara Falls and Goldstream falls. The Niagara Falls is much smaller than the falls in Ontario, but it was a beautiful sight nonetheless. Ed Nixon trail is in Langford, BC and it was close to our Airbnb so we spent a couple of hours there, enjoying the trail that leads to Langford Lake. IF YOU LIKE THIS VIDEO, PLEASE CLICK THE 'LIKE' BUTTON AND DON'T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE!
Victorias Chinatown | Vancouver Island SmithFamilyTravels 2023-03-25 | Victoria on Vancouver Island is home to the oldest Chinatown area in Canada and the second oldest in North America. The history and charm shine through as you walk through the Gate of Harmonious Interest and explore the narrow alleyways. Another claim to fame is Fan Tan Alley, the narrowest street in Canada.We went to a pizza place called, The Brickyard which had THE BEST pizza we've had in a long time! At the end of the day, we checked into our Airbnb in Langford, just outside of Victoria, where we could see Langford Lake.
VISITING VICTORIA, BC | Scenic Bike Ride around the city. SmithFamilyTravels 2023-02-04 | August 2021We took a scenic bike ride to check out the many sites that Victoria, BC has to offer. Our bike reservations included a tour guide from the Pedaler company, which is located at the inner harbour, in downtown Victoria. The guide was fantastic and very knowledgable about the history of the city. We stop by the Parliament building, Fen Tang Alley, and Fisherman's Wharf, and many more places. After the bike tour, we went back to our Airbnb, took a nap and went back out to enjoy the city on foot. We saw the beautiful Parliament building, strolled along the harbour, visited the Royal BC museum and all of the totem poles in Thunderbird park. Be sure to 'Like' and Subscribe!Follow us on Instagram:instagram.com/smithfamilytravels
Heres a Tour of our first Airbnb Property | Our Must-Haves before going Live with our Listing. SmithFamilyTravels 2022-06-09 | We bought our first vacation rental property in the province of Quebec, Canada. It is located in Saint-Philemon, a city in the Chaudiere-Appalaches region. In this video, we give you a tour of the second floor of this duplex, we outline the reasons why we decided to buy in Quebec and let you know how we chose what to change/renovate prior to going live on airbnb.Check out our condo here:airbnb.ca/rooms/563807889850591031?adults=3&children=2&check_in=2022-06-25&check_out=2022-07-02&federated_search_id=3dd0137e-acf1-478b-93d8-b1fd74c43294&source_impression_id=p3_1654741109_kMFwQIswloqj2Wbg
Vancouver Island | Flight from Toronto to Victoria, BC and Visit to BEAUTIFUL Butchart Gardens SmithFamilyTravels 2022-01-30 | August 2021After a flight from Toronto to Victoria, it was a pleasant change of place to visit the famous Butchart Gardens. You would never guess that this lush, peaceful garden used to be a limestone quarry! But in the early 1900's, Jennie Butchart transformed these 55 acres into the tranquil and beautiful garden that many tourists and locals visit every year. After spending a few hours on the property, we checked into our Airbnb in downtown Victoria and settled in for the night to prepare for the next full day of vacation on Vancouver Island.Follow us on Instagram:instagram.com/smithfamilytravels
Car Trouble & Day trip to Montmerancy Falls | Taller than Niagara Falls! SmithFamilyTravels 2021-12-28 | At 272 ft tall, Montmorency Falls is 98ft taller than Niagara Falls! It's a short drive from downtown Quebec city and has a wonderful picnic area so you can pack a lunch and enjoy the beautiful scenery.Follow us on Instagram:instagram.com/smithfamilytravels We've started a blog:smithfamilytravels.net
Cross Country Cycling in Mont Sainte Anne SmithFamilyTravels 2021-10-31 | Mont Saint Anne in Quebec is known for its 135km cross-country trails and downhill trails for skiing during the winter, but in the summer the trails can be enjoyed by foot and cycling. We rented some bikes and took to the trails on a fantastic half day of family cycling with the best views.Follow us on Instagram:instagram.com/smithfamilytravels We've started a blog:smithfamilytravels.net
The Charm of Old Québec | Walking Tour | Check out the Full Video | Must-See Sights SmithFamilyTravels 2021-09-21 | ...
THE BEAUTY OF OLD QUEBEC | Must-See Sights of Old Quebec City SmithFamilyTravels 2021-09-21 | We spent a day strolling through the streets of Old Quebec on a walking tour that we booked with Sam from www.afreetourofquebec.com and had a wonderful day in the most European city in North America.The tour guide was very knowledgeable about the history of the city and provided us with a lot of highlights that we may have missed if we were walking around the city alone. -Old Quebec is a Unesco world heritage site and is the best place to stroll in the city. Visit Lower Town and Upper Town (be careful on the 'breakneck steps') and check out the shops, churches and old fortified wall. -Take a walk along Dufferin Terrace that's built along the port, enjoy the buskers performances and take pics in front of Chateau Frontenac, the luxurious hotel that overlooks the St. Lawrence river.-While you're in Petit Champlain, be sure to check out the Place Royale, the charming square where you'll feel like you are back in time.
Italy has such Beautiful Architecture. Even their ornate doors left us in Awe! | 27 Photos SmithFamilyTravels 2021-09-15 | ...
Québec city has the charm of a European town and natural beauty of the great outdoors. SmithFamilyTravels 2021-09-11 | ...
When visiting Victoria, BC we would highly recommend renting some bikes and cycling around the city. SmithFamilyTravels 2021-08-26 | ...
City cycling is a great way to get out of the car and have a better experience in the city. SmithFamilyTravels 2021-08-20 | ...
Our daytrip to Tobermory was awesome! Bruce Peninsula National Park is beautiful. SmithFamilyTravels 2021-08-17 | There are so many daytrips in Southern Ontario's national parks and we have enjoyed exploring some of them this summer.Check us out on our YouTube channel.
Day Trip to Bruce Peninsula National Park SmithFamilyTravels 2021-08-14 | We took a day trip to two sites within Bruce Peninsula National Park. Halfway Log Dump is a pebbly beach area with crystal blue waters the provide beautiful views of the Georgian bay. You can enjoy your time strolling along the shore and then take a hike towards the rocky escarpment which is quite the workout!It is important to note that you have to book your parking pass online or over the phone before arriving at the park. Parking is $7.90/adult, $16/family and youth are free. The parking pass will allow you to access Halfway Log Dump and Singing Sands beach. You have to drive and park at each place, so you'll need to divide your time so that you can get a parking spot in each area.Singing sands beach is an area where you can set up a canopy and bbq for the day. The water is very shallow so it's perfect for kids. There are campgrounds around here so that you can spend more time and explore the many sites of the park.
Québec Travel Vlog: Saint Anne Canyon Trails & Cottage Tour SmithFamilyTravels 2021-08-03 | Saint Anne's canyon is one of the most beautiful parks we've ever visited in Canada. There are three suspension bridges, two of which are accessible for those with limited mobility and one with that's 60 meters high. There are also a number of observation decks to get off the trail and take in the magnificent views of the waterfalls.We got quite the workout on the Laurent bridge which was easy to walk up to, but waling back up the 187 steps was brutal!The Cote-de-Beaupre region is just 45 minutes away from Old Quebec and is known for its waterfalls, gorges and hiking trails and is the perfect place to have a laid-back vacation, simply enjoying nature's beauty.IF YOU HAVE'NT SUBSCRIBED TO OUR CHANNEL YET, PLEASE GO AHEAD!Follow us on Instagram:instagram.com/smithfamilytravelsCHECK OUT OUR OTHER TRAVEL VIDEOS:How to Plan a Great Road Trip:youtube.com/watch?v=xVozv3_mKIU&t=491sMoraine Lake in Alberta:youtube.com/watch?v=WCGVVTGCbms&t=4sSantorini, Greece:youtube.com/watch?v=6aPZQ2FKszg&t=5s
HOW TO PLAN A GREAT ROAD TRIP | OUR BEST TIPS SmithFamilyTravels 2021-06-27 | Road trips are a great way to travel and you can see new destinations in a different way than if you were to fly there. It's an affordable way to travel with family and can build lasting memories that include more than just the destinations, but the journey as well. We have taken quite a few road trips over the years and have learned a lot of things about what to do and what not to in order to have a great road trip.Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/smithfamilytravelsCHECK OUT OUR OTHER TRAVEL VIDEOS:Banff, Alberta: youtu.be/WCGVVTGCbmsSantorini: youtu.be/rzZ_tfi0EeAMalta: youtu.be/IjjDBTMyGWM WE HAVE A FOOD CHANNEL:youtube.com/channel/UCJrLvWNAgLZ6N9z7TNkjvUw
Freezing Rain and Snow in August??? ROCKPILE TRAIL SmithFamilyTravels 2021-06-12 | Moraine Lake is one of the most beautiful, picturesque places we've ever visited. The blue-green colour of the water with the mountains in the backdrop looks unreal and although we've been here before, these views never get old.We started the hike up to the rockpile trail and then it stared to rain. After about thirty minutes the rain finally stopped so we were able to continue on the rockpile trail.The top of the rockpile is known as the twenty dollar view because this scenery was on the back of the Canadian twenty dollar bill in the 1970's.Moraine Lake is situated at an elevation of over 1800 meters in what is called the Valley of the Ten Peaks in Banff National Park and the views from here are breathtaking.
Bow Lake and Lake Louise Gondola Ride | Exploring the many hiking trails in Banff National Park SmithFamilyTravels 2021-05-15 | August 2020On our latest trip to Alberta, Canada, we visited Bow Lake, Herbert Lake and Crowfoot Glacier, all located in Banff National Park. After a long day enjoying the many trails and emerald blue waters in the background, we ended the day on the Lake Louise gondola ride, which allowed us to have a birds-eye view of this beautiful, mountainous terrain.***Don't forget to Like, Subscribe and hit that Notification button!*****Follow us on Instagram**instagram.com/smithfamilytravelsCHECK OUT OUR OTHER TRAVEL VIDEOS:Delphi, Greeceyoutube.com/watch?v=e2qFyf8-JqEVenice, Italyyoutube.com/watch?v=o2ofZ_KoBL4&t=4sIstanbul, Turkeyyoutube.com/watch?v=wOs3iNEDoLE&t=1s
BOW RIVER FALLS & FAIRVIEW LOOKOUT | Hiking trails in Banff, Alberta, CANADA SmithFamilyTravels 2021-04-25 | August 2020Bow River Falls is located in Banff National park in Alberta, Canada and the trail that leads to the falls will first bring you to beautiful Bow River where we took our time to enjoy the stunning turquoise water while Keenan tried to make friends with the birds along its banks.The path along the river leads to the pedestrian walkway where we took in the view of the mountains from that vantage point.Downtown Banff is a great place to check out quaint little shops, get a bite to eat or do some people watching while enjoying the mountain views. Fairview Lookout is a 2.3 km. loop in a densely forested area on a hiking trail in Lake Louise. It's a pretty steady climb up to the lookout point so you definitely need sturdy shoes to take the trek up.*Don't forget to subscribe!***Have you checked out our other travel videos yet?**East Coast Road trip, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia:youtube.com/watch?v=ZVTj6gc_HgcVenice, Italy:youtube.com/watch?v=o2ofZ_KoBL4&t=3sIstanbul, Turkey:youtube.com/watch?v=wOs3iNEDoLEBangkok, Thailand:youtube.com/watch?v=PYQS2TZzfs8&t=2s
THESE LAKES ARE BREATHTAKING | Easy Walking Trails| Lake Louise & Moraine Lake SmithFamilyTravels 2021-04-11 | Lake Louise is world famous for the beauty of its turquoise waters and is definitely a must-see site when visiting Banff National Park in Alberta, Canada.With Victoria glacier in the background and then many hiking trails to explore, this place is a nature lover's dream.Moraine Lake is just 14 km away from Lake Louise and both lakes are fed by glacial waters where the particles of rock in the glaciers flow into the lake and the light that bounces off of them cause the waters to look blue-green.DON'T FORGET TO HIT THAT LIKE BUTTON AND SUBSCRIBE!Follow us on Instagram:instagram.com/smithfamilytravelsCheck out our other Travel Videos:Venice Walking Tour:youtube.com/watch?v=o2ofZ_KoBL4&t=1sBlue Grotto in Malta:youtube.com/watch?v=_8hew6pBjXsCappadochia, Turkey:youtube.com/watch?v=wscZ-MGraqE
Planning & Saving for Travel | 2022 Future Travel Plan Strategies SmithFamilyTravels 2021-03-18 | With some countries slowly opening up for travelling, this is a great time to start thinking about how to plan and save for travel. You may not want to travel for 2021, but it's still not too early to start saving for travelling for 2022 especially if it will be an international trip with the family.In this video I'll give you some tips that we use to plan and save for future travel so that we're ready to go once the world opens back up!Consider Subscribing to our Travel Channel:youtube.com/channel/UCkgE3dJXviO5lUaUoGiUMdwCheck out our Travel Videos:Santorini:youtube.com/watch?v=6aPZQ2FKszg&t=4sMalta:youtube.com/watch?v=IjjDBTMyGWMAmalfi Coast:youtube.com/watch?v=sK7L7qfqhag&t=203s
All Day Hiking on Vancouver Island | Seal Bay Nature Park, Nymph Park & Paradise Meadows SmithFamilyTravels 2021-02-21 | July 2020Our last day on Vancouver Island was spent enjoying three of the many trails of this beautiful place. Seal Bay Nature Park in Comox Valley has a pretty easy hiking trail to the pebble beach where you can see seals and mountains in the distance. We had our packed lunch on one of the logs and enjoyed the peace and quiet of the flowing water.Paradise Meadows in Strathcona Provinical Park has a 2km boardwalk and then hard-packed gravel which makes this section of the park wheelchair accessible. You can continue to a more challenging hike and check out the lakes around the area.The hike in Nymph Falls Provincial Park is a quick one to the breathtaking waterfalls where in the Fall, you can see salmon spawning and swimming upstream.Take a look at our other Travel Videos:Santorini: youtube.com/watch?v=ssMdS8kjRAA&t=2sFlying during the Pandemic: youtube.com/watch?v=mcaKRcs8O4k&t=6sVenice, Italy walking Tour:youtube.com/watch?v=o2ofZ_KoBL4Follow us on Instagram:instagram.com/smithfamilytravels
Strathcona Provincial Park | Lady Falls | Vancouver Island SmithFamilyTravels 2021-02-15 | July 2020Vancouver island is a nature lover's dream and we spent as much time as we could enjoying the many trails that can be found in the provinicial parks. Our hike in Strathcona Provincial park was an easy, short trail that lead us to beautiful Lady Falls.Follow us on Instagram:instagram.com/smithfamilytravelsCheck out our other Travel Videos:Elk Falls Provincial Park Hike: youtube.com/watch?v=SnsVd6j3sb0Calgary & Banff, Alberta:youtube.com/watch?v=g1QGcB5ICfYIstanbul, Turkey:youtube.com/watch?v=Tg_HVuTsEoU&t=102sCartagena, Colombia:youtube.com/watch?v=ryCxC98wX4M
Elk Falls Provincial Park Hike | Mount Washington, Vancouver Island SmithFamilyTravels 2021-01-30 | July 2020Our trip to Mount Washington on Vancouver Island was one of the calmest, tranquil experiences we have had. Located near the town of Campbell River, Elk Falls Provincial Park is a great place to hike, walk on a very cool suspension bridge while admiring the beautiful waterfalls. If you don't want to walk on the suspension bridge, there's a viewing platform where you can check out the waterfalls as well.Follow us on Instagram:instagram.com/smithfamilytravelsCheck out our other Travel Videos!The Greek Island of Santorini:youtu.be/6aPZQ2FKszgBudapest:youtu.be/51HTkaA2jfYVenice:youtu.be/o2ofZ_KoBL4Istanbul:youtu.be/Tg_HVuTsEoUKrabi, Thailand:youtu.be/n4ibjCLAUsI
2020 Recap | A Travel Year in Review SmithFamilyTravels 2021-01-03 | 2020 was a year like no other for the entire world. From masks to physical distancing to lockdowns, this was a year that we all we never forget. We started the year like we always do, trying to get away to Florida in January to get out of the cold. Then we started to plan our travels for the year, but little did we know that due to the state of the world, travel would change drastically in a very short time. We hunkered down for a few months, waiting to see what was going to happen, but we realized that the situation wasn't getting better any time soon overseas, so we decided to explore closer to home. The mountains, hiking trails and waterfalls of the West Coast of Canada was just what we needed during this time. It was quiet, laid-back and filled with the sounds of nature. And enjoying all of this with our kids was priceless (West Coast Videos coming soon)!Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/smithfamilytravelsCheck out some of our other travel adventures:Santorini: youtube.com/watch?v=6aPZQ2FKszgBudapest: youtube.com/watch?v=8--Xp2TLt38Malta: youtube.com/watch?v=xyR_2k-cYboBangkok: youtube.com/watch?v=PYQS2TZzfs8
Shopping in Santorini | Sunset in Imerovigli, TIPS for Visiting OIA SmithFamilyTravels 2020-12-08 | November 2019 VisitOur last few days in Santorini was spent doing some shopping where we tried to haggle for some deals! And of course, we couldn't help but enjoy our last sunrise on Castle Hill in Oia and sunset in Imerovigli, one of the quaint towns about 20 minutes from Oia.Visiting Santorini in November (2019) was the perfect time for us. 20 degrees celsius, so just warm enough without being too hot, and no crowds!Don't forget to leave a LIKE and SUBSCRIBE.youtube.com/c/SmithFamilyTravels/videos?view_as=subscriber
The Red Beach and Black Beach in Santorini | Not What we Expected! SmithFamilyTravels 2020-11-11 | During our time in Santorini, we visited the Black beach and Red beach, which are not your typical beaches. They were formed from volcanic eruptions thousands of years ago. They are beautiful to see for sure, but take a bit of a hike to get to, which was an adventure on its own for us.Follow us on Instagram:instagram.com/smithfamilytravels
Beautiful Santorini | Sunrise in Oia, Early morning Stroll in the empty Streets & Sunset in Fira. SmithFamilyTravels 2020-10-25 | Oia is known for its beautiful landscape but it's also known for large crowds of tourists so it was wonderful for us to enjoy this town early in the morning in peace and quiet.The town of Fira is a short drive away and is the capital city of Santorini. It's a great place to spend the day strolling along the cobblestone streets and ending the day high up in the hills as the sun sets.
From Athens to Santorini | OIA is Our Top Bucket List Vacation Spot! SmithFamilyTravels 2020-10-05 | The Greek island of Santorini has been on our bucket list for years and we were so excited that we were able to spend a few days on this island during our trip to Athens, Greece in November 2019. The flight from Athens to Santorini is a short 45 minutes, which makes it a perfect place to visit while in Greece.We rented a vehicle and drove from the Santorini airport to Oia, one of the most iconic and picturesque places on the island. Because it was off-season, the accommodations were more affordable and the streets were less busy, so we would definitely visit at that time of year again. Follow us Instagram:instagram.com/smithfamilytravels/?hl=enMom has a Food Channel, Jacquie's Kitchen!youtube.com/channel/UCJrLvWNAgLZ6N9z7TNkjvUw?view_as=subscriber
Flying During the Pandemic | How Travel Has Changed SmithFamilyTravels 2020-09-20 | Summer 2020Summertime is usually a very busy travel season for many, but of course, there's nothing usual about this year, given the pandemic we are all living through. But we decided to take a few short trips within our own country of Canada and taking as many precautions as possible while travelling on a plane.This is a compilation of the three flights we have taken this summer from Ontario to Western Canada, showing how travel has changed during the coronavirus pandemic.Have you subscribed to our channel yet? If not, please do!Follow us on Instagram:instagram.com/smithfamilytravels
East Coast of Canada Mini-Roadtrip | 4 Days in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island SmithFamilyTravels 2020-08-23 | In August 2019, we took a four day trip to some of the Eastern provinces of Canada and had a fantastic time exploring the great outdoors along the coast.We visited: Peggy's Cove located in Nova Scotia, famous for Peggy's Point Lighthouse, the most photographed lighthouse in Canada. We then drove a short distance to the SwissAir Memiorial site which commemorates the 1998 crash of SwissAir flight III which crashed on these shores.The next day we drove to Prince Edward Island via Confederation Bridge which is the longest bridge in Canada. We spent the day in Charlottown, the capital city and visited Saint Dunstan's Cathedral, checked out an art gallery on George Street and took some pics in front of the Anne of Green Gables store (PEI's most famous redhead). Then we walked through the downtown open air market and check out the handicrafts. We then took a stroll down to Peak's Wharf where you can check out the sailing boats and then get some ice cream at Cow's ice cream shop.The next day we visited Hopewell Rocks, located in New Brunswick. Twice a day at low tide, you can walk the ocean floor and admire the flower pot rocks that have been formed over thousands of years of erosion.We also checked out the tidal bore, located in Moncton, New Brunswick where twice a day you can watch the muddy tide roll in and even get a look at someone surfing the wave on the Peticodiac river.If you love lobster, you'll love visiting Shediac, considered the lobster capital of the world!If you haven't subscribed yet, please do!Follow us on Instagram:instagram.com/smithfamilytravels/?hl=en
The Ancient City of Delphi | Greece Travel SmithFamilyTravels 2020-07-13 | In 2019, we visited Greece and our first full day was spent visiting the ancient city of Delphi. It is about 2.5 hours drive from Athens and well worth the drive. Don't forget to Subscribe and hit that Notification button to see more of our travel videos!Follow us on Instagram:instagram.com/smithfamilytravels/?hl=en
Long Weekend Trip | Calgary & Banff, Alberta SmithFamilyTravels 2020-06-27 | During the 2019 Canada Day long weekend, we took my mom on a quick trip to the Western province of Alberta. We stayed in Calgary which is the major metropolitan city and we also took the drive to Banff National Park, which is a popular winter destination but it's just as beautiful in the summer. 45 minutes from Banff is Lake Louise, which has a beautiful emerald lake with Victoria Glacier in the backdrop. July 1 Canada day was spent in and around Calgary which really knows how to celebrate the holiday!Follow us on Instagram:instagram.com/smithfamilytravels
Last day in Budapest | Vajdahunyad Castle & Gellert Hill Cave Church SmithFamilyTravels 2020-06-10 | (July 2019) We spent three days in the beautiful city of Budapest and our last day was spent exploring the sights in City Park such as Vajdahunyad Castle which was inspired by a castle in Translyvania and Szechenyi baths which is one of Budapest's most famous thermal baths. We ended the day at Gellert Hill which has a magnificent church carved right into it.Check our last day in this city filled with a rich and fascinating history.Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/smithfamilytravels
Exploring Saint Stephens Basilica & the Jewish Quarters | Budapest SmithFamilyTravels 2020-05-30 | Budapest is a city rich with history and we enjoyed exploring and learning more about this place. Our apartment was just a few minutes walk to the beautiful St. Stephen's basilica so we made that our first stop and then we made our way towards the Jewish quarters. Dohany Street Synagogue is the largest in Europe and is steeped in history which includes providing refuge to 20,000 Jews during World War II. The Hungarian Jewish museum is just a few steps away and houses many religious artifacts.We hope that you enjoy our quick travel vlog of our second day in Budapest!Be sure to Like and Subscribe!Check us out on Instagram:instagram.com/smithfamilytravels
First Impressions of Budapest | Hungary Travel Vlog SmithFamilyTravels 2020-05-16 | We spent three days in Budapest Hungary in July 2019 and our first day was spent checking out the sites around the Danube promenade. There is so much to see and do in this city and along the way, we were able to find out a little about Hungary's history while exploring the Parliament building, the Danube river, the chain bridge and Fisherman's bastion. Check out how we spent our first day in Budapest, Hungary.Follow us on Instagram:instagram.com/smithfamilytravels
Venice Vlog | Our last Day in the Floating City SmithFamilyTravels 2020-05-06 | May 2019Our last day in Venice, Italy was a rainy one but that didn't stop us from taking one final stroll along its banks. The fashion district is a great place to take a walk and window shop and our daughter, Kanah loved it, even in the rain. Visiting the Peggy Guggenheim museum is a modern museum that's a great sight to check out when visiting Venice. Art work from Salvador Dali and Picasso hang on its walls from Peggy Guggenheim's private collection. Next we visited the Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute, a magnificent church built after a devastating plague hit Venice in the 1600's.It was a short visit to this beautiful place but we will be back someday.If you haven't subscribed to our channel yet, please do!And check us out on Instagram:instagram.com/smithfamilytravelsWe have a new Cooking Channel! Check it out here!youtube.com/channel/UCJrLvWNAgLZ6N9z7TNkjvUw?view_as=subscriber
From Malta to Venice | Blue Grotto Cave Tour & Flight to Venice SmithFamilyTravels 2020-03-18 | We travelled to Malta in May 2019 and spent a few days enjoying this beautiful island. The people, food and sites are so worth the trip to this small island where the pace of life is a lot slower than what we're used to in Canada, and we enjoyed every moment of it.We then headed on a short flight to Venice where it would be anything but slow-paced! The throngs of tourists here make it difficult to walk around but it's still an enjoyable place to visit. This is a Malta to Venice vlog but we'll post our Venice travel soon!Check us out on Instagram:instagram.com/smithfamilytravels
How to Make your own Hand Sanitizer at Home SmithFamilyTravels 2020-03-16 | Making your own hand sanitizer is quick and easy and takes only a few ingredients that you probably already have in your cupboard. This is a great alternative to store-bought sanitizer, especially because it's impossible to find during the coronavirus covid-19 pandemic that we are all experiencing right now. We are all worried but we can also practice good hand washing techniques (or use hand sanitizer when running water and soap is not available), keep our hands away from our face and stay away from the elderly or those with compromised immune systems. Together we can get through this. We always have Isopropyl alcohol handy to clean cuts Aloe vera gel for our hair (some people use it for sunburn relief)Tea tree oil is a great antisepticLavender is calming (which we need right now) and just smells good!
Maltas Three Cities Cruise | Malta Travel Vlog SmithFamilyTravels 2020-02-16 | Malta is well-known for the ancient three cities that surround it; Birgu (Vittoriosa), Bormla (Cospicua) and Isla (Senglea). Taking a mini cruise along the coast provides you with wonderful views of the old fortifications that surround these cities and are now the backdrops to many Hollywood movies. Valletta is the capital city of Malta and maintains its medieval architecture which makes you feel like you're back in time when wandering through its cobblestone streets. It's a truly beautiful island and rivals many other European cities we've visited so far.Have you subscribed to our channel yet? If not, please do!Also, check us out here:Instagram: instagram.com/smithfamilytravelsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?...Twitter: twitter.com/SmithTravelbugsThanks so much for taking the time to visit our channel! We are a family of five who love to travel the world together. We hope that we inspire other families to travel the world and leave their comfort zone to learn about other cultures and get to know this wonderful world of ours a little better.
