Even though I love where I live, sometimes I have an itch for adventure. These are some of the places I’ve managed to cross off my traveling bucket list, plus some creative ideas on how to travel on a budget.
“The world is a book, and those who don’t travel only read one page.” –Saint Augustine of Hippo
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Recent Travels
The 30 Best Disney World Instagram Spots
When I visited Disney World as a kid, pictures snapped on my mom’s disposable camera were just a momentary distraction from all of the magical fun. But now when I visit Disney World as an adult, pictures are an integral part of the experience! For…
My 6 Favorite Small Businesses to Shop Disney
Finding cute Disney products is a passion of mine, especially when I’m planning a trip to Disney World. And while there are plenty of major retailers selling Disney merch, I love finding creative small business owners who sell truly unique products. Whether you’re packing your…
How to Get a Rise of the Resistance Boarding Group
Since Rise of the Resistance opened in December 2019, Disney visitors have had one crucial question on their minds: how do I get a boarding group? Some say the boarding group “lottery style” system is much better than potentially standing in an 8-10 hour line…
150+ Magical Disney World Instagram Captions
Searching for the perfect caption to match your magical Disney moment? I’ve got you covered! Here is a master list of over 150 Disney World Instagram Captions separated by locations, events, and characters. General Disney World Instagram Captions Never too old for fairytales. I like…
Ultimate Disney World Packing List
Walt Disney World is definitely the happiest place on earth, but sometimes planning a magical adventure there can feel a little bit overwhelming. I grew up taking family vacations to Disney World with my parents, and now that I’m a married adult the magic still…
6 Tips for Planning a Disney World Vacation
Walt Disney World is definitely the happiest place on earth, but planning the best possible vacation there takes lots of time and effort. Sometimes, especially for Disney newcomers, this can make the whole experience feel a little bit overwhelming. I’ve become our family’s “magic coordinator,”…
San Antonio, TX Weekend Getaway
This April we continued our Texas travels with a four-day weekend getaway to San Antonio. It was easily one of our favorite trips we have ever taken together! We did plenty of research beforehand to pick out the best sights to see, and we were…
Tips for Visiting the Natural Bridge Caverns
On our most recent trip to San Antonio we decided to do something adventurous. We purchased two tickets for the Natural Bridge Caverns and hiked through a mile of stunning underground caves! Before we started our trek below the rocks, we didn’t know what to…
The Ultimate Austin, TX Weekend Itinerary
At the beginning of 2019, we started the process of planning a 3-day weekend trip to Austin, TX. We posted our planned itinerary right here. This is the updated version of that post now that we have actually experienced the city for ourselves! While we…
Granbury, TX Weekend Getaway Trip
Even though we love to explore all of the fun things to do right here in the Dallas metroplex, we get the itch to travel pretty frequently. This Labor Day weekend we desperately needed some relaxation, but we wanted to keep our travels budget-friendly since…
8 Things to Do in Downtown Grapevine, TX
When DFW residents think of Grapevine, attractions like The Great Wolf Lodge, The Gaylord Texan, or Grapevine Mills Outlet Mall probably come to mind. While we love these places (I’ve spent many hours and dollars in that outlet mall), Grapevine’s local scene has so much…
How to Spend a Perfect Weekend in New Braunfels, TX
We recently took a family trip to the Texas Hill Country! We stayed in the Gruene/New Braunfels area for a couple of nights, and the enchanting atmosphere exceeded our expectations. Since our trip was a short one, we have not yet checked every item off…
8 Things to Do in Downtown McKinney, TX
Downtown McKinney is one of the most charming places in the whole Dallas metroplex! It is home to dozens of unique local shops, tons of delicious food, and beautiful historic buildings are everywhere. McKinney also has a special place in my heart because Austin and…
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