Category: Misadventures
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Visiting Curaçao on a Caribbean Cruise: Colorful Streets, History & First Impressions
When my friends and I decided to take a Caribbean cruise a few years ago, one of the ports listed was the island of Curaçao. I had never heard of it before, so I honestly just shrugged and said, “sure, let’s go.” Curaçao is one of the most colorful cruise ports in the Caribbean. Going…
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Our Camping Curse Continues-Big South Fork National Recreation Area {Tennessee}
Camping and our family have a complicated relationship. We love the idea of camping. We love campfires, hiking trails, sleeping under the stars, and waking up in beautiful places. Unfortunately, camping doesn’t always seem to love us back. Our first camping trip together happened while we were dating and included a visit to the doctor,…
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Returning Home to Winter in Utah: Family, Snow, and an Unexpected Misadventure {Utah}
Some trips are remembered for the places you visit, while others are remembered for the moments in between. Join us as we return home to Utah for fresh powder, magical Ice Castles, family memories, and one unexpected misadventure that reminded us what home is really about.
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A Spontaneous California Road Trip: Lake Tahoe, Lassen Volcanic National Park & the Adventure We Never Planned
What started as a road trip to Yellowstone turned into an unforgettable California adventure. Join us as we explore Lake Tahoe and Lassen Volcanic National Park and discover why the best travel memories often come from unexpected detours.
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Passport for a Minor: Delays, Drama & Travel Plans
What should have been a simple passport renewal turned into months of delays, unexpected setbacks, and canceled travel plans. Here’s our family’s story, what we learned, and practical tips to help make your child’s passport application go more smoothly.
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Grianan of Aileach: Discovering Ireland’s Ancient Past & An Unexpected Family Adventure
While exploring County Donegal, Ireland, we made an unexpected stop at Grianan of Aileach, an ancient hill fort overlooking the countryside. What started as a quick visit became one of our most memorable stops, filled with history, incredible views, family connections, and a few unexpected surprises.
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Sand Traps & Jellyfish: A Detour to Gulf Islands National Seashore {Florida}
A road trip home from Alabama turned into an unexpected detour to Gulf Islands National Seashore in Florida, where we found soft white sand, brilliant blue Gulf water, and a few memorable beach misadventures along the way.
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Hiking Wall Street in Bryce Canyon : From Sunshine to Storm
A solo hike down Wall Street at Bryce Canyon started with blue skies, towering hoodoos, and an almost empty trail—until a summer storm turned the hike into an unexpected adventure.
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To Israel…with a sigh of relief
Months ago I announced that I was going to Israel for a study abroad….since then there has been a question of if we would be able to go or not. So we quietly kept providing the documents requested from our professor and preparing as best we could for the amazing opportunity that it would be…
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Moments & Misadventures :: Treading Water In A Panic Isn’t Swimming??
Okay, I admit it- I can’t swim. After years of swimming lessons at the local pool, not to mention countless one on one lessons with my navy veteran father, the best that I’ve ever been able to do is tread water for a few minutes. And probably because of this fact, I have a near…