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Michigan’s Upper Peninsula RV Trip
For my wonderful friend Krystle’s 30th Birthday (and surprise proposal!) we planned an epic springtime road trip to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. We found sitters for the pups and rented an RV and a trailer to pull their Jeep for the Memorial Day long weekend. The natural beauty was beyond what we even imagined and our first RV trip was both a fun adventure and definite success. We made the seven hour trip up from Chicago with an epic road trip playlist and stayed our first night pulled over at a surprisingly beautiful truck stop. The next morning we made our way to Jack Pine Lodge and Campground and set up…
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Top Five Travel Craft Projects
Travel and crafting are my two favorite hobbies. Whenever I can find ways to combine these two loves together, I jump at the chance. Plus, creating beautiful projects are a great way to commemorate and reminisce on great memories for years to come. To this end, I have compiled my top five travel craft projects because you too can create beautiful and fun projects from your travels. Travel Map This project is pretty inexpensive, and evolves throughout the years as you travel. All you need is to purchase a U.S. or world map such as this one that has both and then you can start printing our your photos. For…
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Visiting Shedd Aquarium with Toddlers
The Shedd Aquarium is one of several fantastic attractions located along Lake Michigan in downtown Chicago. The Shedd hosts a large array of aquatic animals and fish presented in a way that allows you to get up close and personal. We chose to visit the Shedd Aquarium with toddlers , specifically with our adorable nephews and family. As with anywhere you go with toddlers it can take some planning ahead so we have compiled some helpful information for visiting the Shedd Aquarium with toddlers or other small children. Tip number one, make sure you book your tickets online. Otherwise on a busy day you can find yourself waiting outside in…
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Points of Interest in Segovia
Segovia is located the central part of Spain. It is one of many beautiful cities in Spain and has seriously ancient roots. This history has left behind numerous points of interest to enjoy that have remained after all these years. I visited the city in early January when I personally enjoyed the milder weather compared to my usual Midwestern American winter. Unfortunately, traveling during this time also meant it was somewhat gloomy and rainy during my time there. A bonus of traveling there during this time is that they still had up many beautiful Christmas lights which was a real treat. Whichever time you choose to go, you will be…
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An Afternoon in Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City is not well known outside of it’s stint as the home of the Winter Olympics. But you shouldn’t write it off too soon if you are heading towards the west coast because it has some real gems. I am sure you could spend a lot of time exploring all that Salt Lake City has to offer but we only had a day so we have narrowed it down to our recommendations for a lovely afternoon in Salt Lake. It’s rich history as part of the rush to go west and the beginnings of the Mormon church give it great character and the beautiful features of the natural…
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My Six Favorite Activities in San Antonio
A few years back we took a Texas road trip with Ryan’s Brother and his girlfriend. One of our main stops was the city of San Antonio, Texas. Ryan and his brother stayed the first night then went on to their hog hunt and his brother’s girlfriend and I stayed on a few more days. We explored this beautiful city with ease by walking and using their bus system. You can never see it all so because time is short, I have narrowed down my six favorite activities in San Antonio to incorporate in your trip. They are in no particular order. 6. Visiting the Alamo One of San Antonio’s…
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Ten Beginners Tips for Scrapbooking your Travel Photos
Looking for a great way to cherish the memories from your latest trip or vacation? Look no further then scrapbooking. It is the hands down best way to store and share your memories for years to come. I am an avid scrapbooker in addition to being a traveler and cherish the process of creating such nostalgic projects. I am excited to combine my three loves, crafting, traveling and blogging to create my list of top ten tips for beginners scrapbooking your travel photos. We are an affiliate marketer with Amazon. If you click on the link and make a purchase, we get a small commission at no extra cost to…
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The Home Alone Travel Spots
With Christmas rapidly approaching, watching holiday movies are a tried and true tradition for us. As true nineties kids one of our absolute favorites are the Home Alone movies. In the spirit of this , we were inspired to compile a list of some of the best Home Alone travel spots located in Chicago where we have lived and New York where we have visited. So, if you are looking to plan the ultimate Home Alone Trip or just want a blast from Christmas past with your favorite nineties holiday film, Read on. Chicago O’hare airport Whether you are coming into town or just passing through you can…
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I Hate Gambling but I Loved Las Vegas
This post is going to be mostly from my (Lindsey) perspective as Ryan actually does enjoy a trip to the casino every once in a while outside of Vegas. I however, just have never gotten into gambling. Putting my hard earned money on the line is stressful to me not thrilling. Despite this, I had an absolute blast on our trip to Las Vegas. I had planned this trip for Ryan’s birthday as a surprise and did not think I would enjoy it as much as I did. I even enjoyed a little bit of gambling, a kind of when in Rome thing I think. Shared below are all…
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Top Six Tips for Bringing your Dog on the Road
Looking to bring your favorite pup with you on your next road trip? Headed to visit family for the weekend with your pooch? Along with our love for travel, we share a love for animals and one in particular, our dog Memphis. As a result, he comes along with us for many a vacation or weekend away. We have compiled our top six tips for bringing your dog along with you for car trips for a safe and fun experience for you and your pooch on your first or next time on the road. 1. Make Sure They Have Space Ensure your dog has their won spot, preferably on the…