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7 Great Orlando Staycation Hotels to Take the Kids to This Weekend

Apr 6, 20236 min read

7 Great Orlando Staycation Hotels to Take the Kids to This Weekend

Take an Orlando staycation at these great hotels this weekend to break up the norm without the cost of an out of state trip!

What to Eat in Each of the Best Cruise Ports in Japan

Maria DiCicco

Apr 3, 20235 min read

Destination Guides

What to Eat in Each of the Best Cruise Ports in Japan

Japan's best cruise ports offer a wonderful array of regional food options.

Cruise Like a Pro: How to Avoid Common Cruising Mistakes

Maria DiCicco

Mar 29, 202311 min read

Transportation

Cruise Like a Pro: How to Avoid Common Cruising Mistakes

Whether a veteran or first time cruiser, avoid common cruising mistakes with these tips for smooth sailing on board your next cruise.

8 Ways to Enjoy an Ile d'Orleans Day Trip From Quebec City

Maria DiCicco

Mar 27, 20235 min read

Destination Guides

8 Ways to Enjoy an Ile d'Orleans Day Trip From Quebec City

Ile d'Orleans is a hidden gem for foodies and adventurers for a day trip from Quebec City.

How to Get From the Airport to Your Hotel Overseas

Mar 23, 20237 min read

Transportation

How to Get From the Airport to Your Hotel Overseas

With so many airport transportation options to choose from, which one is right for you?

Advice on Smarter Money Management When You Travel

Mar 22, 20236 min read

Travel Advice

Advice on Smarter Money Management When You Travel

Trying to understand foreign fees and potential scams when you travel? Here's some smart money management advice for travelers.

Tap or Bottled? Advice on Safe Drinking Water Abroad

Maria DiCicco

Mar 17, 20233 min read

Travel Advice

Tap or Bottled? Advice on Safe Drinking Water Abroad

Advice from experience on how to decide if drinking water is safe abroad.

How to Overcome Language Barriers When Traveling Abroad

Mar 14, 20236 min read

Travel Advice

How to Overcome Language Barriers When Traveling Abroad

Overcome language barriers abroad with these tips from a lifetime global traveler.

Local Tips on Getting Around Spain By Train, Bus and More

Maria DiCicco

Mar 10, 20234 min read

Transportation

Local Tips on Getting Around Spain By Train, Bus and More

I travel to land of paella and flamenco 3-4 times a year. Here are the best ways to get around Spain from a frequent traveler.

15 Best Orlando Area Campgrounds To Bring Your RV or Travel Trailer

Maria DiCicco

Mar 8, 20237 min read

Hotels and Camping

15 Best Orlando Area Campgrounds To Bring Your RV or Travel Trailer

Camping with your RV or Travel Trailer near Orlando? Here's a round up of the best Orlando area campgrounds to enjoy with your family.

London Stopover: See Top Sites in 3 Days or Less

Maria DiCicco

Mar 1, 20236 min read

Destination Guides

London Stopover: See Top Sites in 3 Days or Less

Discover the must-see London spots in just 2 or 3 nights with stopover itineraries from Gatwick or Heathrow.

A Quirky Guide to Orlando's Disney Springs (Which Type of Visitor Are You?)

Maria DiCicco

Feb 23, 20238 min read

Destination Guides

A Quirky Guide to Orlando's Disney Springs (Which Type of Visitor Are You?)

From nostalgic throwbacks to dining and mega stores, there's something for every type of traveler at Disney Springs.

Spanish Traditions for Semana Santa (Easter)

Maria DiCicco

Feb 12, 20234 min read

Travel Advice

Spanish Traditions for Semana Santa (Easter)

Easter in Spain isn't about fluffy bunnies and pastels.

How to Plan a Trip to Spain for First Timers

Maria DiCicco

Feb 4, 20234 min read

Destination Guides

How to Plan a Trip to Spain for First Timers

Insider travel planning tips for your first trip to Spain from someone who lives there.

Orlando's Lake Jesup is Home to 13,000 Alligators and One Wild Airboat Ride at The Black Hammock

Maria DiCicco

Jan 26, 20232 min read

Destination Guides

Orlando's Lake Jesup is Home to 13,000 Alligators and One Wild Airboat Ride at The Black Hammock

Never been on an airboat ride? Look to The Black Hammock in Orlando's alligator infested Lake Jesup.

Cash Back Travel Hack: 3 Programs for Cheaper Flights

Maria DiCicco

Jan 22, 20234 min read

Transportation

Cash Back Travel Hack: 3 Programs for Cheaper Flights

Looking to make money back on your travel purchases? With WayAway and Google Flights Price Guarantee, it's possible.

7 Basic Tips For How to Plan Your First Trip to Europe

Maria DiCicco

Jan 17, 20234 min read

Travel Advice

7 Basic Tips For How to Plan Your First Trip to Europe

Don't plan for someday. Start planning for NOW with these 7 basic tips on how to plan your first trip to Europe.

How to Get Dual Citizenship with Italy Through Jure Sanguinis

Maria DiCicco

Jan 11, 20237 min read

Travel Advice

How to Get Dual Citizenship with Italy Through Jure Sanguinis

The long road to dual citizenship with Italy starts here. Read my story and guidelines to help you get started.

Discover the Danish Riviera: Denmark's North Zealand Coast

Maria DiCicco

Jan 10, 20236 min read

Destination Guides

Discover the Danish Riviera: Denmark's North Zealand Coast

Explore and discover North Zealand Denmark, only an hour from Copenhagen.

Sick Abroad: How to Get Medicine and Other Pharmacy Items in Europe

Maria DiCicco

Dec 26, 20223 min read

Travel Advice

Sick Abroad: How to Get Medicine and Other Pharmacy Items in Europe

Be prepared - getting medicine in Europe requires a little extra thought before you travel.

Dual Citizen? What Passport to Use at the Airport

Maria DiCicco

Dec 16, 20223 min read

Transportation

Dual Citizen? What Passport to Use at the Airport

Confused about which passport to use at the airport when traveling as a dual citizen? Here's your cheat sheet.

6 Ways Living Abroad in Spain Makes Me a Better Person

Maria DiCicco

Dec 15, 20225 min read

Travel Advice

6 Ways Living Abroad in Spain Makes Me a Better Person

From sustainable living to healthier habits, living abroad in Spain has created a happier me.

Maria DiCicco

Dec 1, 20226 min read

Destination Guides

The BEST 5 Days in Normandy Itinerary

Normandy and the North of France should be on every traveler's to-do list when visiting Paris.

Rome's Best-Kept Secrets: Off The Beaten Path

Maria DiCicco

Nov 18, 20226 min read

Destination Guides

Rome's Best-Kept Secrets: Off The Beaten Path

Get swept away by these truly unusual things to do in Rome, from catacombs to secret opera performances and more.