We visited New Orleans with our kids (ages 11, 7 and 5) on Easter Sunday and we hoped there would be some special events going on in the Big Easy because of the holiday. Normally, there are at least 3 parades and countless second lines (more on those, later). But because we visited during a…
Month: March 2022
What to do in Aruba
Aruba is only 70 square miles (Richmond, VA is 63 square miles, for reference) but there are plenty of things to do! Scott and I have snorkeled all over the world, and Aruba did not disappoint! Missy’s Watersports Private Charter in Aruba We had the best time snorkeling and cruising with Missy and Mark. We…
Where to eat in Aruba!
When we were in Aruba, we stayed in an awesome Airbnb that had a small kitchenette, but since it was just the 2 of us, we chose to eat out a lot. I don’t normally take pictures of my food and I hadn’t planned to do a blog post about food while in Aruba, so…
How to see the best of Arikok National Park, Aruba
Making up 1/5 of the island of Aruba, Arikok National Park is the only national park in the 70 square mile country. It is best known for Conchi, a heavily toured section that is only accessible by a very rocky and rough 4 wheel drive tour. There are dozens of tours that will take you…
How to make the most of your visit to Roanoke Island
This is the type of post that I hesitate to share because I feel like I found a treasure and I want to keep it all to myself. I don’t want it turned into a tourist trap and become overcrowded. Maybe that’s why I have been waiting to share about our trip to Roanoke Island,…