Winter in New York City may not sound like the ideal time to visit, but unless you're planning on heading to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island (more on that later), there is plenty to see in do in NYC in the winter. I greatly enjoyed living in New York City, even if it wasn't for incredibly long, and winter was just as much fun as the warmer seasons. Dependent upon which part of New York City you're visiting some must-do things just cannot be missed. This list breaks down the most ... Read More
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Ten Things to Remember When Hiking with Kids
I have always loved the great outdoors. I'm more of a hiker than a camper, though. Day hikes where I can enjoy the outdoors and then return to a comfy bed that night are my favorite. We've been working on short hikes as a family and are slowly building our way to longer ones. If you are looking for a fun way to spend a little more time outside with your family, hiking can be a great activity! Before you go, here are ten things to remember when hiking with kids. Trust me--these are ... Read More
Harry Potter Studios London Tour The Making of Harry Potter
Madeline went through a phase where everything in her life revolved around Harry Potter. There weren't any shortages of Harry Potter sites and shops to visit when we lived in Scotland and we did our best to visit as many as possible. For her last birthday in Edinburgh, we got her tickets to see Harry Potter and the Cursed Child in London. The two of us took the train down to London for the weekend to see the show, but what she didn't know is that I had also gotten the two of us tickets to go on ... Read More
Misadventures in Egypt
This essay was the final project for my Travel Writing course. Misadventures in Egypt gave me the opportunity to write about my trip to Cairo in a way I've been struggling with--it's not the typical blog-friendly read, but it's honest and I am proud of the result. The plane had been taxiing for a good twenty minutes. There was absolutely nothing to see out my window—I had never landed to such utter darkness. It was just past midnight in Cairo, but I had expected to see *some* sign of ... Read More
A Bus Story
The following is a paper I wrote for a university travel writing course. The assignment was to take a local bus and write about it. A Bus Story is the result and, in case you were wondering, I got an A. I remember the first time I stepped onto a London bus. I hadn’t been to the UK before and every single thing was exciting. We had been there for a few days and I was still in awe that all of these places I had only seen on a screen were actually real and as amazing and imposing as I could have ... Read More
Tips and Tricks for Renting a Car in Europe
A holiday in Europe is sure to be full of thrills and adventure, and one you’ll never forget. With so much to see and experience, you will most certainly need to rent a vehicle. I'm such a big fan of taking a road trip instead of flying when possible and these tips will take the stress out of renting a car in Europe. Shop around for the best deal. This post contains affiliate links. With each rental company having its own website, it can be overwhelming to search for the best deal. ... Read More