• I watch concerts alone - here's why you should too

    I watch concerts alone – here’s why you should do it too

    As I type this, I just watched another concert alone. It was one of my favorite bands of all time, the Backstreet Boys, and they were playing in my hometown. Of course I wouldn’t miss it, right? But you may be asking why, even in the city I live in, do I watch concerts alone? Here are the reasons why I prefer to watch concerts alone, and why you should try to do it too.  I’m writing this post to help others who may want to watch concerts alone. There’s a lot of reasons why you shouldn’t: it’s scary, it may be uncomfortable going alone, but all of those are…

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    3 Outdoor things to do near New Orleans

    Tired of staying in the city and want to get out and do something active? I’ve compiled a list of active and outdoor things to do near New Orleans that are a quick car ride away from town. I’ve had the pleasure of doing a few of these activities – and on a sunny but not-so-humid day, it is a perfect active day trip from New Orleans. This post is part of our Louisiana series. Here are a few other related posts for your Louisiana trip:  One Day of History in Lafayette LA  What to do near New Orleans airport for 6 hours or less Plantations near New Orleans (or…

  • Cheap Nassau Shore Excursions with a toddler

    Cheap Nassau Shore Excursions with a toddler

    Traveling with a toddler does have its ups and downs, but cruising with a toddler makes it easier. We created an article about cruising with toddlers, and we also explained why a cruise with your toddler is a great way to travel. This article talks about cheap Nassau shore excursions you can do with a toddler, should your ship have a Nassau port of call. Since there was a deal on a cruise from Jacksonville, FL to the Bahamas on Carnival Elation, we booked a 5 night cruise with stops in Princess Cays and Nassau. If you are on a budget, here’s some shore excursions in Nassau you can DIY with…

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    13 Tips for Cruising with a Toddler

    Cruising with a toddler is one of the best ways to explore the world as a family. Your food and entertainment options are just a few floors away from your room. You don’t have to unpack and move from place to place either, much like you do whenever you travel. This post is part of our cruising series. Here are a few more cruising posts that may interest you:  Why book a Virgin Voyages Cruise Virgin Voyages Restaurants Guide – what restaurants are there and where to eat onboard The ultimate guide to Virgin Voyages activities on the ship/What to expect during Scarlet Night Port Guide and shore excursions in…

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    How to spend a weekend in Chicago

    We love to travel, but we have full-time jobs, so we can only visit certain places on weekend trips. Chicago is one of those cities that was up there on our list. Here’s how we managed to spend a weekend in Chicago on a budget.  This post is part of our weekend trip ideas. Here are other places we visited that may inspire you to visit on a weekend too:  Weekend in Gainesville Florida with a toddler Daytona Beach Weekend Getaway (with a toddler) How to Travel Every Weekend Treat Your Weekend as a Vacation Weekend at Holiday Inn Club Vacations Orange Lake Arriving in Chicago, we had no idea…