Our nearly-free getaway to Tampa plus tips on if you go For the past two years, Mr. Yoder and I have been fortunate enough to visit Tampa, Florida for his birthday weekend. This would not have been possible without the little hobby we call “travel hacking” which provided us with free flights (just paid $22.40 …
TRIP REPORT: Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay winter getaway and review Read More »
It’s not much of a secret, one of our favorite places in the United States is Southwest Florida. We’ve been visiting the Fort Myers area since late 2015 and with each trip, we find new places to enjoy. This year we traveled back to the beautiful beaches of Sanibel Island, which we consider our own little paradise. …
Sensational Sanibel – 14 things to do on beautiful Sanibel Island Read More »
Family-friendly itinerary for 24 hours in Chattanooga While researching stops for our vacation in Florida, I decided that Chattanooga, TN held all the elements of a trip that we enjoy – outdoor pursuits, history, and city life. Making the best of our stopover (and the reality of traveling with a toddler), here’s what we did …
During our one day in Chattanooga, we decided that the brunt of our time would be spent learning about the Civil War battles of Chickamauga and Chattanooga. The Battle at Chickamauga was an unexpected battle that took place in September of 1863, just a few miles away from Chattanooga in peaceful Northwest Georgia. The Chickamauga …
A visit to the historic battlefield at Chickmauga Read More »
Our 3-day itinerary for exploring Stowe and beyond We took a fall trip to Vermont (and New Hampshire) that exceeded our expectations! If you are a family like ours that loves the outdoors, the mountains, waterfalls, and everything maple-flavored, this is the trip for you! Vermont was just dreamy, and I can’t wait to go …
Malabar Farm State Park is, in my opinion, one of Ohio’s most versatile state parks! Located just 20 minutes from downtown Mansfield in Richland County, Malabar Farm State Park offers a full day of outdoor fun for the entire family. Hiking, educational opportunities, literature studies, and history – there’s a lot to enjoy at Malabar …
Malabar Farm State Park in Ohio – great for all ages Read More »
Tips for visiting St. Augustine’s Historic Fort with kids St. Augustine, Florida is a city made for lovers of history, and Castillo de San Marcos is the pinnacle attraction related to the city’s robust past. We visited recently with our young children and found the historic fort to have something for all ages. Here are …
St. Augustine’s historic fort: Castillo de San Marcos Read More »
Dallas Cowboys Stadium Tour With a husband and son that love NFL football, we couldn’t go to the Dallas Fort Worth area and NOT tour AT&T stadium. AT&T Stadium is home to the Dallas Cowboys! Renowned for its 1.2 billion dollar price tag, AT&T Stadium is meant to top all other football stadiums. We signed …
