Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive: a family-friendly nature activity in Orlando
If Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive had a tagline, it might be something like, “come for the theme parks, stay for the nature”. 😉…
Family-friendly day trip: swim with manatees in Crystal River, Florida
Most people have heard of the Florida Everglades, but did you know Florida is also home to more than 700 hot springs!?! Crystal…
First visit to Disney World: Lightning Lanes explained
Of all the planning that goes into a trip to Disney World, Lightning Lanes are probably the most contentious and the most confusing…
A planning guide for your first Disney World family trip
There are a lot of polarizing opinions on visiting Walt Disney World (WDW). It is a dream family vacation for some families, while…
First visit to Walt Disney World: realistic family budget
Budgeting at Walt Disney World(WDW)?? We recently visited Disney World for an extended family trip. It was the kids’ first time, and my…
DIY Costa Rica: tips for driving and renting a car
(This, believe it or not, is the only photo we have of our rental car. And chilling in front of our airBNB makes…
Family friendly guide to Manuel Antonio
Manuel Antonio is one of Costa Rica’s most popular destinations – and with good reason. You can experience a little bit of everything…
Ways to save money on food in Costa Rica
Costa Rica is expensive. This is one of the first and most frequent refrains we hear from people who have been here. And…
Secret beach: Playa Cocolito, Costa Rica
One of the things we love most about Costa Rica is the ability to drive only a few hours for an entirely different…
Hotel spotlight: Barcelo Tambor, Costa Rica
Barcelo Tambor is an all-inclusive beach resort in Costa Rica’s Nicoya Peninsula. The region is a little out of the way. It’s a…