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Merry Go Round Museum: Family fun in Sandusky, Ohio

July 9, 2018 by Karen Dawkins 2 Comments

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, […]

Filed Under: Arts/Culture, Ohio

Relax and Reconnect on St. Simons Island, Georgia

June 21, 2018 by Karen Dawkins 11 Comments

Palm tree in foreground with blue sky, clouds and the Atlantic coast beyond

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 […]

Filed Under: Georgia, Girlfriend Getaways, Romantic

Beautiful Busch Gardens Williamsburg, VA

May 16, 2018 by Karen Dawkins

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 […]

Filed Under: Other Theme Parks, Theme Parks and Zoos

Universal Studios Orlando vacation: Tips for a magical trip

May 11, 2018 by Karen Dawkins 7 Comments

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 […]

Filed Under: Interests, Universal Studios

Best places to eat in Savannah

April 16, 2018 by Karen Dawkins 26 Comments

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 […]

Filed Under: Destinations, Food, Georgia, Georgia, Interests, USA

Our indoor skydiving experience with Paraclete Skydiving

March 12, 2018 by Karen Dawkins Leave a Comment

What to expect when you go indoor 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 […]

Filed Under: Adventure

Lewis and Clark Exploratory Center at Darden Towe Park

February 28, 2018 by Karen Dawkins 2 Comments

Among the best indoor activities for families in Charlottesville, Virginia is visiting the Lewis and Clark Exploratory Center at Darden Towe Park. Though, there are some awesome outdoor activities here too! At this Lewis and Clark museum, families can explore and discover our early American explorers. Family activities throughout the center lead museum visitors to […]

Filed Under: History, Interests, Virginia

What did presidents do before Twitter?

February 12, 2018 by Karen Dawkins 1 Comment

With Presidents’ Day coming up, kids will be learning about American history at school. No doubt, many will have the day off to celebrate our two most revered presidents, George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. But, what do we really know about the US presidents? What did presidents do before Twitter (and Facebook)? Over the past […]

Filed Under: History

Virginia Festival of the Book: Tips for your visit

January 23, 2018 by Karen Dawkins 2 Comments

Virginia Festival of the Book, what to know before you go

Links in this post may contain affiliate links for which I earn a small commission. I first heard about the Virginia Festival of the Book a few years ago and knew I’d have to go someday. So, when I was invited to attend and review it by Visit Charlottesville, I was thrilled. Finally, my bookish self […]

Filed Under: Arts/Culture

Mount Vernon: A complete guide for visitors

January 15, 2018 by Karen Dawkins Leave a Comment

A trip to George Washington’s Mount Vernon near Alexandria, Virginia, should be on every family’s “must see” list when visiting the nation’s capital. This family estate is located on the banks of the Potomac River, just 15 minutes south of Washington, DC. Washington considered the plantation to be among the most perfectly situated, and when […]

Filed Under: History, Uncategorized, Virginia, Washington, DC

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Meet Karen Dawkins

An avid traveler, I enjoy discovering new places: history, culture, and adventure. I love it all! Well, not bugs. I don’t like bugs very much, so I probably won’t visit a bug museum.

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