Tag: kid friendly activities
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Lanterns & Pandas at IllumiNights-Zoo Atlanta {Georgia}
After experiencing the Chinese lantern festival at the Nashville Zoo the year before, we already knew how magical these nighttime lantern events could feel. So while we were visiting the Atlanta area and discovered that Zoo Atlanta hosted its own lantern festival called IllumiNights at Zoo Atlanta, we immediately added it to our plans. The…
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Holiday Experiences: Lights, Traditions, & Festive Places {Tennessee, Georgia, Kentucky}
We’ve been soaking in the festivities of the season over the past few weeks, with days filled with family gatherings, time with friends, holiday parties at work and school, and as many seasonal celebrations as we can possibly fit in. Even with the busy pace, I’ve really loved this stretch of time. The people and…
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Salzburg at Christmas: Markets, Castles & Sound of Music {Austria}
There are some places that already feel magical before the Christmas lights are ever switched on, and Salzburg is one of them. Surrounded by mountains and crowned by its great fortress overlooking the valley, Salzburg already feels like something from a storybook. Add Christmas markets glowing in the old squares, music drifting through the streets,…
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Fortress Views, Mozart & Holiday Charm- A Day in Salzburg{Austria}
Two years ago, we had a trip planned to Austria and Germany when everything was suddenly canceled just before we were set to leave due to renewed Covid lockdowns. It was one of those disappointments that lingered—not just because of the travel itself, but because of how long we had been looking forward to it.…
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From Monteverde to Playa Hermosa{Costa Rica}
After saying goodbye to Monteverde, we made a stop at Ponderosa Adventure Park to feed giraffes and zebras before spending our final days relaxing along the Pacific coast at Playa Hermosa. It was the perfect ending to an unforgettable Costa Rica adventure.
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Coffee, Cocoa, Sugar Cane & Unexpected Cultural Celebrations {Costa Rica}
From pressing fresh sugar cane and making chocolate to learning about Costa Rica’s famous coffee industry, the Don Juan Plantation offers one of the most engaging cultural experiences in Monteverde. Our day ended with an unexpected parade filled with traditional dancers, music, and beautifully painted oxcarts.
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Freedom Festival: Celebrating the Fourth of July in Provo {Utah}
Provo, Utah hosts one of the largest Fourth of July celebrations in the country, filled with hot air balloons at sunrise, a massive community parade, a Freedom Run, and fireworks at Stadium of Fire. Here’s what it’s like to spend Independence Day in my hometown—and why it still feels like home.
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Zoolumination at Nashville Zoo: A Magical Lantern Festival {Tennessee}
Experience the magic of Zoolumination at Nashville Zoo, one of Nashville’s most unique holiday events. Wander among thousands of handcrafted Chinese lanterns, mythical creatures, towering dragons, and colorful displays that transform the zoo into an unforgettable nighttime adventure.
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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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Enchant Nashville: A Christmas Light Experience at the Ballpark {Tennessee}
We visited Enchant Nashville for a Christmas evening filled with lights, Santa, ice skating, and a holiday maze.