Top Travel Investment: A Good Coat
When I was in high school, I asked my mom for a peacoat for Christmas. I thought it was such a “grownup” staple, and my mom assured me that a good coat would last me many years. That Christmas morning, I was so excited to find the forest green peacoat I’d eyed at JCPenney. I couldn’t wait to wear it everywhere... including my most recent trip to Scotland over the holidays last December. My mom was right - that good coat has accompanied me on many cold weather trips over the last ten years or so.
California Relief Efforts
One of my favorite places in the world is California's wine country, and we've talked about some of our California favorites several times on the blog already. Katie has shared her must-dos and must-eats for San Francisco, while I have highlighted why Sonoma should be your go-to in California's wine country, even letting you in on a little hidden gem called Petaluma. Unfortunately, as you know, California has been devastated by wildfires in recent months. Over four million acres have been damaged and about 30 wineries in Northern California have been burnt to the ground.
48 Hours in Paris, France
Most recently, I was with my husband Tyler in Paris over the holidays in 2018. Due to some poor planning on our part, we ended up with just two nights in the city, but we certainly made the most of it. You could easily spend weeks uncovering new things about Paris; however, if you find yourself with only a couple days there, here are my recommendations for must-dos.
The “New Normal” at Walt Disney World: What to Know Before You Go
A few weeks ago, my family and I traveled to Walt Disney World in Orlando, FL to celebrate my brother’s birthday. My family had not been in a while and there was a ton of new stuff we wanted to check out. We purchased the 3- Day Florida Resident Disney Magic Flex Ticket that I highlighted last week on the blog.
South America Travel Update
A few months ago, I shared why I’m still planning travel and mentioned the cheap flights to Peru that I had scored for December via the Google Flights’ Explore tool. We booked a three-week trip, since we had so much PTO after our other trips this year were cancelled, and we were very excited to make our way back to South America after our trip to Fortaleza, Brazil last year. But plans change...
A Magical Deal for Florida Residents
Disney recently released its new Florida Resident ticket deal for 2020: the Disney Magic Flex Ticket.
How to Take a Road Trip While Pregnant
We found that planning a road trip was more involved than our travel plans normally are since we couldn’t just sit back and choose our in-flight entertainment, but that with my being pregnant 11 weeks pregnant on our trip, there were also extra considerations to make. If you’re planning a road trip while pregnant, these are things you should know ahead of time.
Why Wynwood Should Be on Your Florida Bucket List
You don’t have to be an art enthusiast to enjoy one of the trendiest places in Miami. One of my favorite districts in Miami is Wynwood. Filled with graffitied walls, eclectic restaurants and a popular night scene, it is a place for everyone to enjoy a day of art and culture and an electric nightlife. Here are my top choices when visiting Wynwood in Miami, Florida.
That Time When… I Thought We Would Die at Hamburger DOM
Now, we’re generally pretty skeptical of fair rides since Tyler is an engineer and can tell you all the potential issues with the ride, but we didn’t want to miss out on them entirely. Early on in our DOM visit, we rode the Wilde Maus XXL, which was part-funhouse, part-roller coaster, and we enjoyed it. However, with fuller bellies, we then rode the DOM Dancer… a costly mistake.
Fall Fun at Windy Hill Orchard & Cider Mill
Located an hour outside of Charlotte, this is a great day trip for all ages. Open every fall from mid-August until Christmas, visitors have the opportunity to pick their own apples, try the award-winning hard ciders, and, of course, order multiple dozens of apple cinnamon donuts.