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The Beginner’s Guide to Universal Studios

If you’re going to Orlando, there’s almost a guarantee that you’re headed to Universal Studios, Disney World or both.  I’ve been to Disney World several times before and have a Disney guide for you, but I recently visited Universal Studios and have all the tips to share for your next trip there. Here’s my beginner’s guide to Universal Studios. Before You Go Check the weather, but there’s a good chance it will be toasty.  It was so hot when my family went, so be sure to pack comfy clothes that are well-suited for warm weather.  This isn’t the runway,...

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5 Places to Visit in Orlando

I’m excited to announce my first guest post by my fabulous friend Abby!  She runs Living House, a blog full of upbeat encouragement and thoughtful reflection.  And she recently returned from Orlando, Florida and has some great tips.  Happy traveling! Back in July, my family took a trip down to Florida to spend five full days in Orlando! First learning about this trip was so exciting for me because I hadn’t been to Orlando since I was about five years old, and even then I barely remember the experience. Now that I’m a bit older and know how to...

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17 Things to Do at Disney World

In a park that’s 40 square miles, you’re probably pretty overwhelmed with even where to begin to plan for your trip to Disney World.  Take a deep breath; I got your back.  Here are the best 17 things to do at Disney World by park: Animal Kingdom: 1. Kilamanjaro Safaris From lions to ostriches, pink flamingos to black swans, we saw them all!  This safari offered many more experiences than a typical visit to the zoo.  I felt so up close and personal to animals. (But don’t worry — Disney’s lawyers make sure it’s safe, too!)  Even though you...

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10 Best Restaurants at Disney World

Amusement parks may not typically be known for their quality food, but Disney World sure debunks this idea. From barbecue nachos to chocolate macarons, Disney offers a wide variety of cuisine and options for each guest. From Epcot to Magic Kingdom, here are the 10 best restaurants at Disney World. Meals: 1. ESPN Club (Disney’s BoardWalk) After hours of travel and ready to celebrate my dad’s birthday, we headed straight to Disney’s BoardWalk from the airport. I ordered the Pub Nachos (corn tortilla chips, barbecue pulled pork, chili, cheddar cheese sauce, cheddar with sour cream, jalapeños and pico de...

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14 Pro Tips to Plan Your Disney World Vacation

Magic.  You’ve dreamt about this abstract idea since you were a child, turning to princess movies and card tricks to find it.  But let me tell ya — I found it after all these years.  Going into my trip to Disney World, I thought eh.  I knew it’d be fun, but I’m not 10 years old nor do I have kids… so it’ll be nice, but …  Boy, was I wrong!  It truly did feel magical!  First things first: the basics.  Disney World is ha-UGE.  And by ha-UGE, I mean it’s the size of San Fran aka 40 square...

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Hey there, I'm Kristin, a Missouri girl living in southern France and teaching English. I love planning weekend trips, sharing my best expat tips and sipping iced coffee.

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