International Travel
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The Algarve in 3 Days
The Algarve has my heart. Its limestone cliffs with red sandstone layers and beautiful blue water combined with a multitude of outdoor activities made for a dreamlike vacation. As with Lisbon, the people were the true stars of the trip. Their kindness, helpfulness, and genuine enjoyment of life are not to be missed (and definitely were not taken for granted).
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Lisbon in 5 Days
I have said it before (to literally anyone who will listen lol) and I will say it again. For us, it was the people. The tiles of Lisbon are stunning and true works of art. The cliffs and gorgeous waters of The Algarve lead to audible gasps. But, the most inspiring part of our trip was the Portuguese people. We were greeted with genuine kindness and understanding and patience again and again and again. And since it is difficult to put into words the feeling of a place, you will just have to go to experience it for yourselves! In the meantime, here is a guide of things that you…
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A Guide to Paradise Island, Bahamas
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Spring Vacation Outfit Packing List
We are headed out on our longest trip as a family. Nine days away, no access to convenient laundry. This most certainly calls for a Vacation Outfit Packing List. The weather is supposed to be in the mid 60s. We will be walking a lot. Hopefully, some light hiking too. Nothing too fancy but maybe an outfit or two for a nicer dinner. Anyway, here is the packing list. (I’ll probably refer to a version of it for the kids too but kids can really get away with any outfit. They already have their favorites that they wear regardless of the weather, so there is that lol.) I like that…
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A Guide to Paradise Island, Bahamas
If you have been with me awhile, you know that Paradise Island, Bahamas, is one of my all time favorite places to visit. It lives up to its name and is pure paradise to me. I’ve been traveling to the island since I was eleven years old. Things have changed quite a bit over time but it still feels like vacation home.
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Lisbon in 5 Days
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Mackinaw Road Monday: Frank, Hamilton, and an Ostrich
Hi there and Happy Monday! Once again, we will be starting the week covering five topics on Mackinaw Road Monday. This week the topics include Hamilton, Frank Lloyd Wright, a fabulous local artist, a piece of clothing essentials, and links to 2019’s top posts.
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Friday Finds on Mackinaw Road: Andre, the Enneagram, and a Pink Fridge
Hi and Happy Friday! Welcome to a place where we talk about all of the discoveries of the week. This week we will once again be covering five topics in short form. This week includes mention of the enneagram, a cute llama, turquoise water, a plant that makes me look good, and some delicious lasagna! I’m so excited about the Art category this week. I adore art and would love to have more of it our home. And there are just so many wonderful local artists. So, for this topic, I’d love to introduce some of my favorites/most coveted pieces of art during the Friday Finds on Mackinaw Road…
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Island Travel Interviews, Australia (Gold Cost)
**This post contains affiliate links, meaning that if you click and purchase, I may receive some compensation. Thank you! Let’s learn about the Gold Coast in Australia with Megan from A Traveling Tribe! Megan and I went to the same college and then coincidentally (and so fortunately for me!) ended up at the same elementary school (for our children). And then, she moved on me! To Australia!!! It has been so much fun for my kids and me to FaceTime with Megan and her kids to hear firsthand all about their fun adventures and discoveries. The first time we attempted FaceTime, the kids basically just stared at each other, but…
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Island Travel Interveiws- Australia, Take 1 (Sydney)
This post contains affiliate links, meaning that if you click and purchase, I may receive some compensation. Thank you! Island… Country… Continent… Australia is all of it! Curious about Australia for some time and a tad bit jealous of my friends who get to visit, I’ve decided to stretch the Island Interview series to include this lovely place down under in order to learn more and hear about their beautiful adventures. First up this week is Kathy with Sydney. First up this week is Kathy with Sydney. What is Your Name and Blog? Kathy – kathysisson.com Which Island Will You Be Talking About and Why Did You Chose This Island? Australia.…
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Island Travel Interviews- Cambodian Islands, Take 1 (Koh Rong Samleom)
Before we begin this week’s Island Travel Interview series on Koh Rong Samleom), here is a bit more information about the Honeymoon Backpackers, taken from their bio: Mon and Dyl are newly wed Aussies, who quit their jobs and gave away everything they own, to travel the world on their endless honeymoon which began in May 2016. They’ve since witnessed the northern lights in Canada, surfed with dolphins in Australia, swam with whale sharks in the Philippines, bathed with elephants in Thailand, sand boarded down a volcano in Nicaragua, bungee jumped 147m in Costa Rica, conquered the world’s highest tandem skydive in America, scuba-dived with turtles in The Caribbean, snowboarded…
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Chasing Fall
While summer sun and lake time has my heart, there is something about fall that is simply magical. From the stillness to the brightly colored leaves to the sweater weather, fall takes a very close second (and only that due to the fact that I know what follows fall). Michigan autumns are simply the best- apple picking, pumpkin patches, rich colored trees… the list goes on and on… [This post may contain affiliate links.] We are always incredibly hesitant to miss out on Michigan falls. However, after looking at some of the Instagrams below, I may be more inclined to do so… Just look at this beautiful autumn foliage worldwide.…
