Long before Ligonier, PA was the adorable town it is today…. Long before the town square with its gazebo and shops… Long before we were the United States of America… Fort Ligonier staked a British claim for Colonial America on this beautiful, mountainous region in Pennsylvania’s Laurel Highlands. Fort Ligonier: A Laurel Highlands Must See […]
Fun things to do with kids in Tampa
There are so many fun things to do with kids in Tampa, Florida. Whether planning a weekend escape or a whole week, Tampa has something for everyone in the family to enjoy. From Busch Gardens Tampa for thrills to leisurely strolls on the Tampa Riverwalk, there’s loads of family fun in Tampa. Family things to […]
New traditions: Holiday lights in Raleigh, NC
While 2020 has not shaped up to be a great one for traveling, it’s given us a chance to discover the fun and excitement of local travel. Maybe the Christkindl Markets in Germany are out of reach this year, but there’s great joy to discover closer to home. Here in the Triangle — an area […]
Road trip tips: Surviving “Are we there yet?”
Thinking of going on a roadtrip with kids? It can be overwhelming! A reader asked, “My family wants to visit Vancouver, BC. Any suggestions on where to start finding things to do. It will be me and my little ones, yikes! We will be driving for about 16 hours to get there, and staying for […]
Girls’ Getaway to Charlottesville!
Girls’ weekend getaways are a great way for friends to unplug from everyday life and recharge. Girlfriend getaways have certainly grown in popularity in recent years with lots of great girls trip ideas across the world! On a girls’ weekend getaway to Charlottesville, I got together with three other bloggers. Our girlfriend getaway was part […]
The Ultimate Cruise Packing List: An essential cruise wardrobe guide
Knowing what to pack for a 7 day cruise can be overwhelming, especially for first time cruisers. A 7 day Caribbean cruise packing list makes it much easier. With a cruise packing list, you will know how to pack for a 7 day cruise so so you don’t forget the important things. Instead, you can […]
6 top tips for a family road trip
A road trip is the perfect way to bond as a family, as there’s nothing but you guys and the open road for miles at a time. But, it can also feel quite daunting when you consider that you’re all going to be cooped up in one vehicle for hours at a time. To ensure […]
5 reasons to visit Niagara Falls, NY
Ellie and I were hosted by the Niagara Falls CVB to learn about the area for purposes of writing these articles. All opinions are our own. Read my full disclosure policy here. To prepare Ellie for our trip to Niagara Falls, I showed her pictures of the falls. She thought they looked neat, but […]
Safety tips: How to prepare for a hurricane
We had a bathroom toilet overflow during the night in March that caused $40,000 in damage to our house. It took almost six months to repair, completed just two weeks ago. Today, we are preparing for the onslaught of Hurricane Florence — with my house in the direct path of the hurricane track. We live […]
Mount Vernon: A complete guide for visitors
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 […]