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  • Keys to The Kingdom Tour-Disney World

    Keys to The Kingdom Tour-Disney World

    *Note-This post will contain information regarding the Keys to The Kingdom Tour in the Magic Kingdom. If you are someone who likes to be surprised, this post may contain spoilers regarding what you will get to see and do during the tour. When my birthday dream staying-in-a-treehouse-on-an-island trip was cancelled, I racked my brain to…

  • Wall Drug Store and Minuteman Missile National Historic Site-South Dakota

    Wall Drug Store and Minuteman Missile National Historic Site-South Dakota

    The feeling bubbles up as Wall Drug Store comes into view. Swirling glitter in my stomach, that’s getting more sparkly as it swirls. The glitter rises up into my face, pulling the corners of my mouth into a smile.  I’m ready for some “touristy” hijinks. Minuteman Missile National Historic Site Some travel days are filled…

  • Needles Highway and Sylvan Lake-Custer State Park

    Needles Highway and Sylvan Lake-Custer State Park

    After a morning of fantastic wildlife viewing on the Custer State Park Wildlife Loop, we start our drive along the Needles Highway. Have you ever visited nature that made you say out loud, “Well done ” ? Needles Highway is one of those spots. Needles Highway We are in awe as the unique, granite spires,…

  • Rise of the Resistance and Galaxy’s Edge Fun-Disney

    Rise of the Resistance and Galaxy’s Edge Fun-Disney

    At 4:30 am, we rise for Rise of the Resistance at Galaxy’s Edge. Our heads swim with advice from fellow park goers and cast members. We’re uncertain what is true, and what is false. Everyone states that we MUST take a Lyft or Uber to Hollywood Studios. Taking the resort bus is certain Boarding Group…

  • Breakfast at Ohana-Disney World

    Breakfast at Ohana-Disney World

    We arrive bright and early to the Polynesian Resort’s, Ohana. Our group of 10 is checked in by a woman who I assume is part of a cloning project run by a butter loving scientist who wanted to ensure there would always be two Paula Deens in the world. The table that will be our…

  • “Lounging” Around Disney-Round 1

    “Lounging” Around Disney-Round 1

    Over the past few years, I’ve developed an appreciation for a well-made cocktail. That appreciation seeded an admiration for the settings that serve cocktails. Whether it’s a beach bar, a historic pub with brick walls and old wood, or a swanky rooftop lounge, it’s one of life’s  pleasures to nurse a drink in a terrific…

  • Living My Steampunk Dream at Toothsome-Universal Orlando

    Living My Steampunk Dream at Toothsome-Universal Orlando

    I’m so glad that Universal Orlando took a trend/genre that fizzled, and made it is sizzle once again.

  • Eating Around St. Eustatius

    Eating Around St. Eustatius

    The idea of eating on the island of St. Eustatius excited me. Though we’ve had our fair share of Caribbean cuisine on other trips, I’d yet to really experience Dutch food, and the thought of combining the two cuisines, sparked curiosity on my tongue. Harbour Club The first night of lapping water and island breezes…

  • Unexpected Volunteering-Elbow Cay-Bahamas

    Unexpected Volunteering-Elbow Cay-Bahamas

    It’s a leisurely morning on Elbow Cay, Bahamas. We sip coffee on the deck of the Hope Town Coffee House, there is no schedule, we have no plans. A morning walk is the perfect activity to soak in all of the island goodness. As we descend the coffee house steps, we’re greeted by two, enthusiastic,…