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Relaxing in Costa Maya, Mexico
Located in the heart of the Yucatan Peninsula is a quaint cruise port known as Costa Maya. Costa Maya, or Puerto Costa Maya as it is known locally, is one of the most…
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Huguenot Park- The Locals Favorite Summer Hangout
When people think of Floridians they think of a bunch of rednecks that hang out at the beach all day, am I right? Believe it or not, until we adopted the kids we…
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What to do With One Day in Aruba
It’s been a while since I’ve featured a new destination on the blog. I’ve blogged a lot about my time in Belize, Honduras, and Mexico but I haven’t really touched on many other…
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Getting in Touch with Nature at Tree Hill Nature Center
Tucked away in the middle of the Arlington suburb of Jacksonville, Florida is a quaint 50-acre nature center that is working to preserve environmentally sensitive flora and fauna. The Tree Hill Nature Center…
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A Recap of our August Adventures
August in Florida is hot. Dreadfully hot. We’re talking about sweat pouring, swamp ass, triple-digit hot. It is absolutely beyond miserable so we didn’t spend nearly as much time outdoors as we did…
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Xunantunich- A Glimpse into Belize’s Ancient Past
I’ve been to many Maya ruins in the past, including some throughout the country of Belize but Xunantunich is my ultimate favorite. Located in western Belize, about 70 miles from Belize City (where…
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A Carriage Ride Through Beautiful Victoria, British Columbia
Our cruise to Alaska took us to some incredible places, from the Endicott Arm & the Dawes Glacier to Skagway, Juneau, and Ketchikan. Our final stop on the cruise was Victoria, British Columbia.…
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Exploring Bulls Bay Preserve in Jacksonville, Florida with Kids
Y’all, I have lived in Jacksonville for 29 years and I had no idea that I lived within 20 miles of waterfalls until just a few weeks ago. Yes, actual waterfalls in this…
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10 Fun Things to Do in Jacksonville, Florida
There are so many fun things to do in Jacksonville, Florida. Whether you enjoy museums, the beach, or spending time at the park, the Bold City has it all! In fact, our city…
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Stunning Ketchikan, Alaska
Ketchikan, Alaska– Alaska has been on my bucket list for as long as I can remember. I’m sure it is high up there long a lot of people’s lists. After years of dreaming…
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