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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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8 {Mostly} Free Ways to Pass the Time in Line at Disney World

You’ve dreamt of Disney since you were little. And you’re finally here! The magic sets in, but then you see throngs of tourists and a queue line that could wrap around the Earth a time or two. UGH. You may plan your outfits and game plans for each day, but you probably didn’t take into account how much time you’d be spending just waiting to get on a ride. Unfortunately, Cinderella’s bippity-boppity-boo doesn’t work on the lines at Disney World (yes, even with Fast Passes). For my visit in mid-March, a 30-minute line was “decent” and “not too bad.”...

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40 Things to Do in St. Louis

The Arch.  The Lou.  Home of the Cardinals.  Nelly.  LGB.  Thin crust pizza with provel.  Gooey butter cake.  St. Louis claims a number of unique traditions, but if you’re planning a trip to the Gateway to the West, here’s 39 things to do in St. Louis from brunch spots to best activities. This post may include affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission through links clicked.  These help me run my blog and come at no extra cost to you.  All opinions are my own. 1 . The Arch First things first.  Although you’ll have to...

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11 Things to Do in Destin, Florida

Sand in your toes.  Wind in your hair.  Salt in the waves.  Deep breath.  Ah, paradise in Destin, Florida, at last.  I took a trip with my best friend Riley and her family, and it was an absolute blast. Don’t waste the trip away only beach bummin’ — there’s so much to do and see in this Florida gem. Here are the 11 best things to do in Destin, Florida: This post includes affiliate links, which means I may earn a commission from attached links. These come at no extra cost to you. All opinions are my own. 1....

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7 Best Destin Restaurants

Destin may be known for its beach access and water sports, but don’t overlook its cuisine. From fresh seafood to sweet treats, brunch to Irish nosh, Destin has you covered. Your beach vacation needn’t be centered solely around tanning and swimming. From tacos to ice cream, you’ll want these 7 best Destin restaurants to be on your Florida itinerary. Rockin Tacos How can you NOT go to a place with a name like this?!  If you order guacamole, be aware: they will literally make it right in front of you at your table, fresh avocados and jalapeños and all. ...

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My Top 10 of Destin, Florida

Nothing’s worse than planning a vacation to a fabulous location but not knowing exactly what to do in that destination.  Well, there’s always the beach…  Okay, yeah, but your week should be more than just building sandcastles every day.  To combat that paralyzing thought of Oh-my-gosh-what-are-we-going-to-do-and-where-are-we-going-to-rent-it, here’s a top 10 list for Destin, Florida.  Posts to follow with more specific recommendations and suggestions. 1. Visiting Crab Island Although not an actual island any longer, Crab Island is basically a waist-deep sandbar in the middle of the ocean. I had the best time floating in the water, paddle boarding and...

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

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