Claudia Laroye and The Travelling Mom get around. Enjoy these travel articles and media features I’ve written or appeared in.
Vancouver Sun
Celebrating culture, cuisine and community on Salt Spring Island – November 2019
48 Hours in Carmel-by-the-Sea – August 2019
Why they aren’t throwing parties in the streets of Paraty, Brazil – March 2019
New York Times
Looking for Togetherness on Your Family Trip? Try Staying in a Hostel – Interview – May 2019
Breakfast Television Vancouver
Tips for Camping in British Columbia – March 2019
Tips on Skiing at BC Ski Resorts – February 2019
How to Pack for a Family Trip – January 2019
How Tech Enables Family Travel – December 2018
Explore Magazine
Encounters with Grizzlies in Desolation Sound – September 2019
10 Unique Places to Pitch a in Tent in Ontario this Summer – June 2019
8 Easy, Family-Friendly Hiking Trails near Halifax, Nova Scotia – June 2019
8 Easy, Kid-Friendly Hiking Trails for the Whole Family Near Toronto – May 2019
Sleeping with Wolves at Parc Omega, Outaouais, Quebec – April 2019
Kayaking with beluga whales in Churchill, Manitoba – April 2019
Going Her Own Way: Adventure and Solo Woman Travel – March 2019
Lonely Planet
Jordan’s Life Aquatic: Surprising Watery Adventures in the Desert – March 2018
Canada.com
Canadian Instagrammers reveal the most photogenic spots in Canada – Featured – October 2019
Lightfoot Travel
Going off grid on Brazil’s East Coast – April 2019
Fodor’s Travel
22 Interesting and Fun Tours in New York City – October 2018
Think Outside the Tent: 9 Unique Ways to Camp in Canada – March 2017
WestJet Magazine
A Guide to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic – January 2018
Vancouver Courier
Channelling your inner scientist in Churchill, Manitoba – March 2019
Matador
7 Reasons you NEED to Experience Whistler’s Epic Mountain Culture – December 2018
TravelAgeWest
It Begins with Bula at Fiji’s Castaway Island – February 2019
Land Tour Trends for Family Travelers in 2019 – December 2018
Ultimate Family Vacations
Bond Voyage: Cruising the Mexican Riviera – Spring 2018
Twist Travel Magazine
Fall/Winter 2019 Magazine Issue (Feature: Banff, Alberta) – October 2019
Spring/Summer 2019 Magazine Issue (Feature: Baden-Baden, Germany) – May 2019
Five Amazing Winter Bars in the United States – December 2018
Six Delicious Vancouver Eateries for Kids – October 2018
Get Tagging! At Berlin’s Paint Your First Graffiti – March 2018
Five Great Museums for Kids in Vancouver – September 2018
How to Spend the Weekend in Chicago – August 2018
How to Spend the Weekend in Houston – July 2018
Get Down with VanLife in the Ultimate Happier Camper – November 2017
Hotel-Addict
Moxy East Village taps into a rock vibe for a guest stay that hits the high notes – November 2019
New York Glam Meets French Pied-a-Terre at Westhouse NYC – November 2018
Vacay.ca
Dipping into Nordic Spas in Quebec – April 2018
BCAA Westworld Magazine
Westworld BC – Ski Free Family Fun at British Columbia Ski Resorts – Winter 2016
Westworld BC – Vancouver’s Hidden Gems – Spring 2014
Dreamscapes Magazine
Ultimate Luxury in the Wilds of B.C. – Spring 2017
Explore the Natural Side of Myrtle Beach – Spring/Summer 2016
BreatheDreamGo
Wildlife Canada Series: Polar Bears in Churchill, Manitoba – December 2017
Lonely Planet Kids
25 City Adventures for Families (Ebook: Section – Rome) – Winter 2016
Travelzoo Canada
Unique Ways to Camp in Canada’s National Parks – March 2017
The Huffington Post
Canada’s Best Winter Adventures (featured) – January 2017
Family Fun Canada
Kamloops’ Annual Halloween Spookloops Festivities – October 2018
Loving Las Vegas with Teens – May 2018
Six Ways to Enjoy Exhilarating Family Adventures in Laval – March 2018
How to Navigate the Lights of Broadway with Teenagers – December 2017
Most Canadian Things to do this Summer – July 2017
Travel Tips from the Travel Pros – December 2015
The Best Family-Friendly Mountains in Canada – November 2015
Traveling with Teenagers – July 2015
Travel Mamas
All-Inclusive Beach Thanksgiving Vacations for Families – November 2018
Tips for Visiting Fabulous Fiji with Kids and Teens – March 2018
10 Fantastique Things to Do with Kids in Montreal – October 2017
Sonoma Valley Romantic Getaway at Applewood Inn – August 2017
What to Buy for a Cruise to Maximize Fun and Good Health – August 2017
Best Toys for Car Trips to Buy Before You Hit the Road – May 2017
Audiobook for Family Road Trips that Kids AND Parents Enjoy – April 2017
Cabo San Lucas Tours That Add Excitement to Your Beach Vacation – January 2017
Canada in 2017 – Why to make THIS the Year You Visit – January 2017
Clayoquot Wilderness Resort with Kids – December 2016
Considering Cabo? Here’s Why to Book Marina Fiesta Resort – November 2016
How to Save Monday on First Class Flights – October 2016
Tips for Traveling with your Pet to Add Joy to the Journey – September 2016
10 Fantastique Things to do in Montreal with Kids – July 2016
10 Incredible Hot Springs for Families – April 2016
Tips for Saving Money on Vacation Transportation – April 2016
Yosemite National Park for First Timers – March 2016
Why Book a Stay at Tanya Lodge at Yosemite National Park – February 2016
8 Myrtle Beach Family Activities and Attractions You’ll Love – January 2016
Snowbound Family Fun at Sun Peaks Ski Resort in British Columbia – December 2015
9 Sanity Saving Holiday Airport Security Tips – November 2015
Peace and Remembrance in Flanders Fields, Belgium – November 2015
8 Travel Fails to Avoid on Your Next Trip – August 2015
Finding Vitality and Wellness at Mountain Trek Retreat, BC – June 2015
Tips for Visiting Canada’s Wonderland Theme Park – May 2015
Palm Springs Romantic Getaway – March 2015
5 Quirky Museums for Kids in the U.S. – February 2015
Wizarding World of Harry Potter Tips for Super Fans and Non-Fans – January 2015
Seattle Christmas Season Fun – December 2014
All-Inclusive Beach Luxury at Westin Playa Conchal, Costa Rica – September 2014
Things to do in Boise with Kids – August 2014
Safety Tips to Prevent Losing Your Child in a Public Place – July 2014
Things to Do with Kids in Whistler in Summer – June 2014
Vancouver Island Treasures – Parksville & Qualicum Beach – May 2014
Why Carnival Cruise with Teens – April 2014
Why Travel to Jordan – March 2014
Babymoon tips for Parents-to-Be – February 2014
Winter Vancouver Girlfriend Getaway – January 2014
Ojai Babymoon – One Last Southern California Hurrah Before Baby – December 2013
A Beachy Keen Romantic Pismo Beach Getaway – November 2013
Skiing with Kids in Adelboden, Switzerland – November 2013
All Aboard! Train Travel with Kids in Switzerland – October 2013
Tips for Visiting Europe with Kids – September 2013
Niagara Falls – Beyond the Kitsch – July 2013
Sheraton Kauai Resort Review – Oh What a Beach! – June 2013
Oahu with Kids – Attractions the Whole Family will Love – May 2013
Sheraton Waikiki – Bustling Hotel in the Heart of Waikiki – May 2013
Kauai’s Spirit of Aloha, Family-style – May 2013
Romantic Getaway in Whistler, British Columbia – March 2013
Skiing with the Kids in Whistler, British Columbia – February 2013
Big Family Fun at Big White Ski Resort – February 2013
Vancouver’s Granville Island: Foodie Paradise Found – January 2013
Hostels with Kids: Pourquoi Pas? – January 2013
Christmas Fun in Vancouver – December 2012
Tofino: Storm Watching at the Edge of the World – December 2012
Relax in Luxury at Villa del Palmar at the Islands of Loreto – November 2012
Do You Dare? CN Tower EdgeWalk Experience – October 2012
Top 10 Orlando Attractions for Families – October 2012
Why Cruising is Great for Multigenerational Travel Sanity – October 2012
The Wayward Post
Sustainable Luxury in the Wild at Clayoquot Wilderness Resort – March 2017
A Wayward Weekend in Montreal – August 2016
Sustainable Travel Off-Grid at Feynan Ecolodge, Jordan – April 2016
Sustainability on Stilts at Rio Perdido, Costa Rica – February 2016
Family Travel Association
Family Travel in a (Tricky) New Travel Climate – March 2017
Family Travel and Winter Experiences (featured) – January 2017
XPattMatt
Travel Bloggers Reveal Canada’s Best Winter Adventures – January 2017
Vancouver Mom
Wild West Coast Family Weekend in Sooke – February 2015
Seattle Holiday Weekend: Vancouver Mom Getaway – December 2014
Vancouver Foodie Tour of Granville Island – November 2014
100 Mile Day Trips: Sea to Sky Gondola, Squamish – September 2014
Beaty Biodiversity Museum & UBC Canopy Walkway – September 2014
100 Mile Day Trips: Harrison Hot Springs – August 2014
100 Mile Day Trips Bowen Island – August 2014
100 Mile Day Trips: Reifel Bird Sanctuary – August 2014
100 Mile Day Trips: Lynn Canyon Park, North Vancouver – August 2014
GO Fest in Whistler: Get Out and Play – May 2014
Gateway: Parksville and Qualicum Beach – July 2012
Vancouver Restaurant: Granville Island Tea Company – March 2012
Mom Blogs: 30 Ultimate Vancouver Mom Bloggers of 2010 – June 2010
Fabulous and Family-Friendly 100-Mile Day Trips from Vancouver – April 2010
Hayo Magazine
Finding Magic in the Waters of Costa Rica – November 2014
Globe and Mail
Tourists share tips for traveling through Jordan – November 2017
Plot a Road Trip to Canada’s Best Child-Friendly Historic Sites – August 2015
Road Trip? Suddenly My Husband’s a Superstar Organizer – August 2014
Pack Patience – and Prescriptions: Tips for Travelling with Elderly Parents – April 2014
How to Plan the Perfect Cross-Canada Road Trip – July 2013
SavvySassyMoms
City Gems: Palm Springs, California – June 2015
City Gems: Boise, Idaho – July 2014
City Gems: Vancouver, British Columbia – June 2013
Trekaroo
2014-2015 Trekaroo Superoos – June 2014
Family Friendly Calgary Attractions & Lodging – July 2013
Visiting Vancouver with Kids – May 2013
CBC Radio
BC Almanac Interview: London Attacks and Travel Plans – June 2017
Cross Country Check Up: The Great Canadian Road Trip – August 2015 (audio clip: 1:03:00)
BC Almanac Interview: Camping in British Columbia – February 2015
On the Coast: Parent Project – Family Travel Tips – July 2010
TuGo Travel Insurance
Travel Around the World Ideas & Inspiration – January 2015
Travelling with Food Allergies – October 2014
How to Spend Family Day – February 2014
Travelling Smart with Travel Insurance – May 2013
Travel Alerts
7 Steps to Planning and Surviving Multigenerational Travel – November 2014
Flight Network
Top 100 Canadian Travel Blogs – August 2013
Vancouver Sun
Weekend Will Bring a Campsite Crush: Book Early – May 2012
Walmart Live Better Magazine
Family Travel Packing Tips – March 2013
Inside Vancouver
Family Travel Contributor 2009-2011
West Coast Families
You Gotta Be Here: BC Staycation Tips – July 2010
