*This is a partnered post. Opinions and story are my own. How safe of a driver are you? I would like to say that I am a VERY safe driver. I have only had two tickets in my life. One was when I was taking my husband’s elderly grandmother to church. Her and I were…Keep Reading
Tips for driving from the UK to Europe
Tips for driving from the UK to Europe If you are thinking about a road trip driving from the UK, through Spain and France, here are some tips: 1. Spain and France both have a huge network of road tolls. If you are traveling on a budget and you want to avoid some of the…Keep Reading
Romantic Castle Tours in Scotland
*This is a partnered post. Opinions and story are my own. Romantic Castle Tours in Scotland: Family Vacations at their finest! Planning a visit to Scotland? Here are a few travel suggestions that will take you to some of the most beautiful and romantic castles in the country! 1. Fly into Edinburgh and visit Edinburgh…Keep Reading
Visiting Cinque Terre
*This is a partnered post. Opinions and story are my own. Visiting Cinque Terre Cinque Terre (pronounced CHEEN|kweh TEHR|reh) is one of the most beautiful and unique places to visit in Europe. It is made up of five villages connected by a hiking trail and set in the hillside along the Ligurian coastline. 1. Getting…Keep Reading
Castle Tour Southeast England
*This is a partnered post. Opinions/story, is my own. There are too many castles to count in the UK but if you are planning on visiting around the Southeast coast, here are a few of my personal favorites, you could see in a day or two. Of course, before you go on your travels, you…Keep Reading
Barcelona definitely tops my list of the best places to visit in Europe!
*This is a partnered post. Opinions/story are my own. Barcelona is one of those places that you will never forget because it’s like no other place you’ve ever been. From the colorful Gaudi architecture to the street entertainers on La Rambla to the Absinthe bars loved by Hemingway, it is a city that pulses with…Keep Reading
San Sebastian, one of the best places to visit in Europe
If you are planning a trip to Europe, and you are looking for culture, architecture, great food and some amazing beaches, I would recommend visiting San Sebastian in the Basque Country. San Sebastian is often overlooked but it is truly one of the best and most beautiful places to visit in Europe. San Sebastian is…Keep Reading
Edinburgh Festival Fringe (Check It Out!)
If you are looking for a vacation that will also include an amazing festival with countless opportunities for shows and events, then you should visit Edinburgh, Scotland in August during the Festival Fringe (https://www.edfringe.com). In 2014 there were 49,497 performances of 3,193 shows in 299 venues, making it the largest ever arts festival in…Keep Reading
Things to do in downtown Seattle with kids on a budget
If you plan to visit Seattle with kids, here are some ideas to make sure the entire family has a great time, on a tight budget! Seattle can be very expensive, especially if you plan on paying for the entire family to visit a paid attraction, like the Experience Music Project, Space Needle or Pacific…Keep Reading
Fun Times At Embassy Suites
*Fun Times At Embassy Suites! We were gifted a free night stay, in return for my honest opinions. My family and I had the wonderful opportunity to visit and stay at the Embassy Suites in Portland, Oregon! Oh my, what a wonderful time we had and it was MUCH needed!!! First of all, when we…Keep Reading