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Norwegian Getaway Review: Part 2 – London to Copenhagen

Norwegian Getaway Review: Part 2 – London to Copenhagenfeatured

We almost missed our flight. I never say that. That never happens to us. We’re the ones at the gate 45 minutes before boarding watching the people who are late run for it. We’re not the people doing the running. ((Well, we were speed walking to be more accurate, but we came closer than any Read more

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Norwegian Getaway Review: Part 1 – Chicago to London

Norwegian Getaway Review: Part 1 – Chicago to Londonfeatured

So here we are. Another adventure. I’ll save you from the this-one-just-snuck-up-on-us stuff. This one didn’t sneak up on me. It came up fast, don’t get me wrong, but I knew it was coming every step of the way. It excited me and terrified me all at the same time. Six new countries. That’s terrifying, Read more

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Carnival Sunshine Trip Journal: Part 4 – Embarkation + New Years Celebration

Carnival Sunshine Trip Journal: Part 4 – Embarkation + New Years Celebrationfeatured

Embarkation days are always a little stressful. I’m not sure why we can’t seem to get a better grasp on them, but just like packing, going on more cruises hasn’t helped us get any better at making it less stressful. I think it’s, in part, because we have so much excitement laying on these trips Read more

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Carnival Sunshine Trip Journal: Part 3 – Epcot

Carnival Sunshine Trip Journal: Part 3 – Epcotfeatured

We spend a lot of time in Florida. We often refer to it as our second home. At one point in time, when Stephanie and I were both young, it was – when the winter would hit in Chicago, Mom would take Stephanie and I down to Florida, where grandma would be waiting in Boca Read more

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Carnival Sunshine Trip Journal: Part 2 – Disney’s Magic Kingdom

Carnival Sunshine Trip Journal: Part 2 – Disney’s Magic Kingdomfeatured

I’m convinced nothing good ever happens before 7:00 am. On my normal, non-traveling schedule, I don’t even wake up for work before 8:00 am. So when Stephanie found some last minute breakfast reservations for the Be Our Guest restaurant at 7:40 am and jumped on them, I wasn’t entirely excited. Wasn’t this supposed to be Read more

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