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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...
Kelly Maples
Jan 29, 20243 min read
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A Memorable Port Day in Ã…lesund: 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.
Kelly Maples
Dec 26, 20233 min read
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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,...
Kelly Maples
Nov 26, 20233 min read
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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...
Kelly Maples
Nov 17, 20233 min read
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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...
Kelly Maples
Oct 10, 20231 min read
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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...
Kelly Maples
Oct 8, 20232 min read
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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...
Kelly Maples
Oct 1, 20233 min read
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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...
Kelly Maples
Sep 26, 20231 min read
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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!
Kelly Maples
Sep 10, 20232 min read
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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...
Kelly Maples
Aug 28, 20231 min read
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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...
Kelly Maples
Aug 27, 20231 min read
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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...
Kelly Maples
Aug 20, 20231 min read
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London Days
Many have their preferred method of adjusting to local time. One of our favorites when we travel overseas is scheduling something active...
Chris Maples
Aug 16, 20232 min read
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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...
Kelly Maples
Aug 14, 20231 min read
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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...
Kelly Maples
Jan 25, 20233 min read
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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...
Kelly Maples
Jan 21, 20233 min read
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