When we first started traveling internationally, I was very concerned about having our important items stolen from us. Our first trip was to Paris and we read that pickpocketing and small theft was a huge problem. I wanted to find…
How to Get Tickets to Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Let’s say you are going to London and while you are there you would like to see a show on the West End. That’s reasonable; most people do. But let’s say you are also a huge Harry Potter fan (like…
Why You Should Make Time for the London Zoo
Even though London is known for its many museums and historical buildings, we were so surprised how much we loved the London Zoo. Even though many people say not to waste your precious time in London at a zoo you…
A Visit to St. Paul’s Cathedral in London
St. Paul’s Cathedral is both a spectacular sight and gives you spectacular views of the rest of the city. That is, if you make it all the way to the top of the dome it will. We had a great…
London Favorites: Tower Bridge
We loved the time we were able to spend in London this summer. It is such a wonderful city and we really enjoyed it! Last week, Ben wrote about his favorite thing in London, and today I’m writing about my…
5 Things to Do at the Tower of London
Perhaps the most feared building in all London throughout history has been the Tower of London. Once the fortress and prison of kings and queens and still an active military base, the Tower of London is now invaded daily by…
MORE Things We Love About America
Happy Independence Day! We sure do love America and we are always even more grateful for this wonderful country after we have been on a vacation somewhere else in the world. Last year, we wrote a post with things we…
Going to Harry Potter World at Universal Studios in California
If you are a Harry Potter fan like me, chances are you would jump at the chance to step into the world that Harry Potter and his friends live in. That is the chance you get when you visit Harry…
How to Use Get Away Today
Get Away Today is a travel company that we work with that gives you great discounts on Disney (and other!) vacation packages! If you’ve ever looked into planning a Disney vacation for you and your family, you know that there aren’t really…
The Best Travel Apps for Washington, D.C.
I always try to let you know what apps we use when we are visited a particular area. Today I am showing some apps for Washington, D.C. that we used when we were there this spring. As always I encourage you…