Our summer vacation this year was a time capsule trip! We took the kids back to our home state of Ohio to experience some of our favorite places: King’s Island, Columbus’ German Village, Ohio Stadium (Go Buckeyes!) and Sandusky, home to the world’s best roller coaster theme park, Cedar Point! That’s a LONG road trip, […]
Relax and Reconnect on St. Simons Island, Georgia
A trip to St. Simons Island, Georgia is a vacation dream come true. With stunning views of the ocean, great restaurants, activities for every interest and a variety of lodging options, St. Simons Island, GA has something for everyone. I took a vacation to St. Simons Island, GA as a hosted guest of the King […]
King and Prince Resort: Where FUN is the royal decree!
The King and Prince Resort on the beach at St. Simon’s Island, Georgia. Sounds swanky, doesn’t it? I sure thought so! I first heard of The King and Prince Resort about five years ago and knew I needed to visit someday. I thought it might be good for a romantic getaway with my husband, where […]
Beautiful Busch Gardens Williamsburg, VA
Busch Gardens Williamsburg, VA is just a few hours drive from our home, a long day trip but worth it. Though, if you want to stay in Williamsburg, that’s a great option, too! When the kids were younger, we had season passes and would go several times each summer, ride all day long and leave […]
Universal Studios Orlando vacation: Tips for a magical trip
Well, hello! If you’re here, you must be planning your first time to Universal Orlando — or at the very least thinking about a trip to Universal Studios Orlando. Even if you’re planning your fourth magical Universal Studios Orlando vacation, we have some great tips for you. I know I read a ton of articles […]
Toyota RAV4 Review: His and hers
My husband got a new job a couple months ago and has to commute to Raleigh every day. He drives a decent car, but it’s not very comfortable — and it’s got about 90,000 miles on it, so he’s in the market for a new one. One of the vehicles at the top of his […]
Best places to eat in Savannah
Updated April 2018! Planning a visit to historic Savannah, Georgia, means you also have to decide which of the many top restaurants in Savannah should make your “must do” list! When visiting the Savannah historic district, you’ll see impressive architecture set amid centuries old live oak trees draped in Spanish moss. No doubt, you’ll tour […]
Horse racing in South Carolina: Our Carolina Cup experience
Over the long, cold, dreary winter, Ellie and I discovered the Canadian series, “Heartland,” which is set on a horse ranch. Since starting the series, we’ve both gotten more interested in horses and racing. So, when we got an invitation to attend the Carolina Cup steeplechase race in Camden, SC, we jumped at it. (I’m […]
Our indoor skydiving experience with Paraclete Skydiving
My husband has always wanted to learn to skydive, but I am slightly (majorly) opposed to him throwing himself out of an airplane. You know, if people were meant to fly, we’d have wings. Right? But, I also love my husband’s sense of adventure. He’s rather more inspired by the ultimate adventure travel quotes of Ray […]
Best cities to visit in Germany
Germany is one of the largest countries in Europe. It has influenced the European history, economy and development. Today, it is one of the best cities to visit in Germany. Germany has so much geographic and cultural diversity which makes it one of the popular tourist destinations, as well. When visiting Germany as a tourist, I […]
