Welcome to Travel Tips Tuesday! With summer on the horizon, I'm reminscing about our trip aboard the inagural cruise of the Carnival Magic. It was a trip of firsts, with a new ship in its new home port of Galveston, TX, but it was also our first time aboard a cruise ship as a family. I have admitted before that…
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The Unexpected Cost of Travel
Weeds. Well, it’s not just the weeds; it’s what the weeds represent. And it’s also the weeds. And the leaky toilet. And the cluttered garage. These are the things that we would normally do on the weekends and during our time off work, except instead we travel. Most of the time, these are things that we can move to the…
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Big Sculptures, Big Ideas
There is perhaps nothing that can make me jump out of my car, camera in hand, like a large scale art installation. I love intrigue and ingenuity that these pieces add to the landscape, as well as the unique photo opportunities that the sculptures present. But it is the accessibility, particularly to children, that makes this form of public art…
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Exploring Eastland Texas
Right in between Fort Worth and Abilene is the small town of Eastland, TX. If you aren't paying attention, you'll drive right past Eastland without much notice, but there is much in the town that is worthy of at least a short stop. Early days in Eastland saw an economy that was dependent upon cotton farming. Along with the adjacent…
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Travel Tips Tuesday: Tips for Tackling Pompeii with Kids
~The ruins of Pompeii with Vesuvius in the background~ Pompeii is one of those truly magical places that is inspiring and unforgettable. Although it seems like it would be an attraction that appeal only to grownups, it is actually a great family attraction that even little kids can enjoy. Who wouldn’t love jumping from rock to rock among the…
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