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Discovering Florence: A Disney Cruise Adventure

Kelly Maples

Jan 293 min read

Discovering Florence: A Disney Cruise Adventure

Today, we revisit our enchanting day trip to Florence, Italy which was part of a wonderful Disney Cruise Line Mediterranean voyage. We...

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A Memorable Port Day in Ålesund: Exploring Fjords, Delightful Cuisine, and Scenic Hikes

Kelly Maples

Dec 26, 20233 min read

A Memorable Port Day in Ålesund: Exploring Fjords, Delightful Cuisine, and Scenic Hikes

Exploring Alesund, Norway. We zipped though fjords, climbed a mountain and enjoyed great food on our jam-packed port day in Alesund.

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Discovering the Hidden Wonderland of Forest Lagoon near Akureyri, Iceland

Kelly Maples

Nov 26, 20233 min read

Discovering the Hidden Wonderland of Forest Lagoon near Akureyri, Iceland

Today, let's discuss the lesser-known gem of Forest Lagoon ( www.forestlagoon.is), located just outside the captivating town of Akureyri,...

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Exploring the Enchanting Port of Santorini: A Mediterranean Gem

Kelly Maples

Nov 17, 20233 min read

Exploring the Enchanting Port of Santorini: A Mediterranean Gem

Welcome to Santorini, a picturesque island in the Aegean Sea that boasts breathtaking views, charming towns, and a rich cultural...

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Iceland's Diamond Circle Spotlight: Lake Myvatn and Pseudocraters.

Kelly Maples

Oct 10, 20231 min read

Iceland's Diamond Circle Spotlight: Lake Myvatn and Pseudocraters.

Lake Mývatn, located in northern Iceland, is a picturesque spot along the Diamond Circle that offers breathtaking views and unique...

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Unleashing the Steamy Wonders of Hverir along Iceland's Diamond Circle

Kelly Maples

Oct 8, 20232 min read

Unleashing the Steamy Wonders of Hverir along Iceland's Diamond Circle

During our port stop in Akureyri, Iceland we were able to spend some time exploring the captivating Hverir in the Namafjall Geothermal...

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Discovering the Majestic Godafoss: A Family Adventure from Akureyri, Iceland 🇮🇸

Kelly Maples

Oct 1, 20233 min read

Discovering the Majestic Godafoss: A Family Adventure from Akureyri, Iceland 🇮🇸

In the enchanting land of Iceland, breathtaking natural wonders await at every turn. If you're traveling to northern Iceland with your...

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Iceland 🇮🇸 2023 Golden Circle Spotlight: Golden Circle Diversions

Kelly Maples

Sep 26, 20231 min read

Iceland 🇮🇸 2023 Golden Circle Spotlight: Golden Circle Diversions

In our final blog post about our wonderful time in Iceland's Golden Circle, we must highlight some diversions between the big, poplar...

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Blue Lagoon: A blue jewel atop the Golden Circle.

Kelly Maples

Sep 10, 20232 min read

Blue Lagoon: A blue jewel atop the Golden Circle.

Blue Lagoon Iceland: Bathing in the surprisingly blue waters not only relaxed us but filled us with joy!

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Kelly Maples

Aug 28, 20231 min read

London to Southampton via Stonehenge

Stonehenge may be the grandfather of sites that mix true and fascinating history, classic tourism and of course, over the top outlandish...

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Iceland 🇮🇸 2023 Golden Circle Spotlight: Kerið (Kerid)

Kelly Maples

Aug 27, 20231 min read

Iceland 🇮🇸 2023 Golden Circle Spotlight: Kerið (Kerid)

Kerið is a volcanic crater lake located along Iceland's breathtaking Golden Circle. Kerið crater is about 3000 years old and formed when...

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Iceland 🇮🇸 2023 Golden Circle Spotlight: Þingvellir National Park, strolling between 2 continents.

Kelly Maples

Aug 20, 20231 min read

Iceland 🇮🇸 2023 Golden Circle Spotlight: Þingvellir National Park, strolling between 2 continents.

Þingvellir (Thingvellir) National Park in Iceland is not only beautiful and visually interesting, but is also the site of important...

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Chris Maples

Aug 16, 20232 min read

London Days

Many have their preferred method of adjusting to local time. One of our favorites when we travel overseas is scheduling something active...

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Iceland 🇮🇸 2023 Golden Circle Spotlight: Gullfoss Waterfall

Kelly Maples

Aug 14, 20231 min read

Iceland 🇮🇸 2023 Golden Circle Spotlight: Gullfoss Waterfall

Gullfoss waterfall can be found along the Golden Circle in southwest Iceland. Be sure to include a stop here when exploring the Golden...

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Beautiful Barcelona: Getting to know Barcelona and the surrounding areas with our kids.

Kelly Maples

Jan 25, 20233 min read

Beautiful Barcelona: Getting to know Barcelona and the surrounding areas with our kids.

In late May 2022 we touched down in Barcelona around 9am after an overnight flight. We were exhausted from travel and not thrilled to be...

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Why cruising is a great way to explore Europe with your family.

Kelly Maples

Jan 21, 20233 min read

Why cruising is a great way to explore Europe with your family.

After spending several days in Barcelona, Spain, our family of 5 boarded the Disney Magic for a 2 week journey through the Mediterranean...

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