Up until fairly recently, Disney’s Animal Kingdom park closed its doors much earlier in the evening than the other theme parks. But with the addition of the super anticipated World of Avatar and a new nighttime show, AK got an extended curfew. We stayed out late there one night on our recent trip to explore…
In my mind, there are few places on earth as magical as Disney’s Magic Kingdom. It is a place of fairytales, happy songs, and make-believe, a spot where you can believe that dreams come true. Everyone is a kid again, the good guys always win, and calories don’t count. Welcome to the Magic Kingdom- this…
Over the long Labor Day weekend, my husband and I took our dog on a camping trip to Acadia National Park. It was an absolutely wonderful weekend for many reasons, and one of the main reasons was the fact that Duke Silver was impeccably well behaved. We can’t wait to take him on more camping…
Toy Story Land, the newest land in the wonderful world of Disney, was scheduled to open this summer at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. When planning our summer trip, we didn’t really consider it. We knew that as a new area it would be extremely crowded and figured we wouldn’t bend ourselves out of shape to see…
One of my favorite places in all of Disney World is the World Showcase at Epcot. Maybe it is because of my love for travel and the general wanderlust that constantly fills my head. Maybe it is because there is a winning combination of rides, shows, food, and entertainment that feels authentic but also has…
When my family began planning our nine-day Walt Disney World adventure, my husband and I didn’t decide to drive right away. We looked at the flight my sisters were taking, as well as many others from other airlines, comparing prices and hemming and hawing before figuring out that driving would be more cost-effective. Once we…
I took a little creative liberty with the title of this post, courtesy of my niece. The official name of the place in question is the Crayola Experience. It is located just about 20 minutes from my house, so I was happy to bring my sisters, brother-in-law, and niece there for a morning of colorful…
Not too far from home, nestled on a piece of the Appalachian trail, there is an unassuming little peak called Bake Oven Knob. My husband and I discovered this area about six years ago, when we were looking for a short and sweet Saint Patrick’s Day hike to enjoy the great weather. This year, we…
Happy Olympic season everyone! As a sports fan, the Olympics are a really fun time for me and I truly look forward to them every two years. It is a chance to give some unique sports the spotlight for a little while and get everyone feeling extra patriotic. The summer games are great because it…
About a year ago, my husband and I found ourselves with a rainy day in Miami. The day before had been absolutely gorgeous, so we’d already had our fill of biking by the beach. Our friend’s wedding was taking place in the evening, which left us with a dreary, rainy day to fill. Luckily we…
My husband is in England right now, without me. How rude. The fact is, he’s working, which certainly isn’t as fun going to England for vacation. And I have to work, which is why I couldn’t join him. But he is still there, enjoying cool accents and Cadbury chocolate and snooker, while I’m stuck here. Coincidentally,…
We have made it a habit to buy artwork when we travel, and now that we have a home we have a great way to display all of it. Our collection includes pieces from four continents, most that we bought together but also a few we each got individually before we met. However, our favorite…
