Category: Unique Experiences
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Experiencing Christmas, Holy Doors & A Jubilee Year {Vatican City}
Our visit to Rome and Vatican City happened to fall during an especially unique time. When we arrived, the Christmas tree was already standing tall in St. Peter’s Square, and workers were putting the finishing touches on the nativity scene beside it. We watched as Christmas market stalls slowly appeared along the sweeping colonnades, transforming…
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Unexpected Christmas Delights in Cullman {Alabama}
On our weekend trip to Alabama, we made our way to the small town of Cullman to experience their charming Christmas market. With the area’s deep German heritage, it seems only natural that Cullman would create its own festive Christkindlmarkt for locals and visitors to enjoy. Over the past few years we’ve fallen in love…
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Space Race & the Moon Landing- Visiting the U.S. Space & Rocket Center {Alabama}
We spent a weekend down in Alabama, and our first stop was the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville. While many people immediately think of Cape Canaveral when they hear “NASA,” Huntsville played an equally vital role in the space program—this is where the rockets were designed, built, and tested. It’s also home to…
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Experiencing the Magic of Zoolumination- Nashville Zoo {Tennessee}
One of our favorite annual traditions is visiting the Nashville Zoo when it’s transformed into a world of color and wonder for Zoolumination. Thousands of lanterns glow along the pathways, turning every corner into a moment of surprise and admiration. Each year brings an entirely new experience. The first time we visited, the displays centered…
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Boos, Booze, & Broadway : A Review of Nashville’s Haunted Pub Crawl
(This experience was generously sponsored by US Ghost Adventures, who provided two tickets and EVP detector rental in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and chills are my own.) A few months ago, I joined the Nashville Ghosts: Haunting of Music City tour—a fun and fascinating walk through the city’s darker side. We heard…
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Visiting the Historic Marathon Motor Works {Tennessee}
Nashville is full of interesting places to explore, but tucked just a little off the usual Music City tourist trail is one of its most fascinating spots — the historic Marathon Motor Works building. Once a bustling cotton mill and later an automobile factory producing cars and parts shipped all over the world, today this…
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Ghosts, Gadgets, & Goosebumps: A Review of Nashville Ghosts Tour {Tennessee}
This experience was generously sponsored by US Ghost Adventures, who provided two tickets and EVP detector rental in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and chills are my own. We found our way to Printer’s Alley, tucked just off the main downtown strip of Nashville. The lights of the bars and restaurants were bright…
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The Tennessee Renaissance Festival at Castle Gwynn
Every week as we drive along the 840 highway, we can see the rising towers of a castle on the hill. It is startling and strange to see castle towers in the rolling hills of Tennessee. There’s so many questions that come to mind when you see the towers peaking above the trees. Why is…
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A Kid’s Guide to Skiing at Brighton Resort {Utah}
One of the big jokes in our house is that Brad moved to Utah so he could ski and then ended up marrying someone who doesn’t ski. Since we got married, he has wanted a family skiing trip. He wishes for something much like what his family did when he was growing up. This year,…
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Visiting Ivy Green- Helen Keller’s Childhood Home {Alabama}
We decided to spend a weekend in northern Alabama so we could visit the birthplace of Helen Keller. Helen Keller continues to be one of the world’s most important and influential people. Her life story has been retold in plays, movies, and books. Helen Keller has inspired millions of people through her journey of adversity…