Category: Unique Experiences
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Traditions, Markets & Magic – Christmas in Prague {Czech Republic}
For as long as I can remember, Christmas in Prague has lived on my travel wishlist. So ending our trip here felt like a quiet kind of dream fulfilled. After spending a few days wandering the city—learning its history, admiring its architecture, and letting ourselves get a little lost—I can say that Christmas in Prague…
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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 Highway 840, we catch sight of castle towers rising above the trees. It’s startling — even a little surreal — to see the silhouette of a medieval castle set against the rolling hills of Tennessee. The sight immediately sparks questions. Why is there a castle there? What does it…
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Visiting Ivy Green- Helen Keller’s Childhood Home {Alabama}
The quiet grounds of Ivy Green in Tuscumbia, Alabama feel almost peaceful in a way that invites reflection. Oak trees shade the modest white house where Helen Keller was born, and it’s hard to imagine that such an extraordinary life story began in such a simple place. Visiting the birthplace of Helen Keller is both…