Have you ever stayed in a haunted hotel? You’d know if you had. There’s definitely a certain vibe you get when you enter – the energy just feels different. I recently stayed in my fifth haunted hotel and while I didn’t know until after I had checked out, (when someone...
International
“It is one of the most hauntingly beautiful places in the world, the history is fascinating, the men are handsome and the whiskey is delicious. But don’t eat the macaroni pies. “ – J. K. Rowling
When you really want to get away, international travel is a real treat. Experiencing other cultures and far-away lands is always bucket list stuff. We love the United Kingdom and these are some of our favorite places to visit.

Harry Potter Studio Tour
The Cupcake and I have been listening to Harry Potter audio books read by Jim Dale lately. His mastery of impressions and artful presentation has completely changed our outlook on driving absolutely anywhere. Instead of dreading the 40 minutes to dance class, it’s now...
Touring Downton Abbey
YThe premier of season 6 of Downton Abbey aired in the US last night. I won’t give away any spoilers, but it certainly moved the stories along in the sweetest and most fulfilling way. If only Masterpiece: Downton Abbey Season 6 my discs would arrive from Amazon so I...
Sheffield Oasis: Whitley Hall Hotel
If I ever tell you that I’m going off the grid and I have a passport hidden behind my back, there’s a pretty good chance that I may be on my way to the Whitley Hall Hotel in Sheffield, England. I know, you think… not the beach? Not the mountains? No. I want to go back...
Getting there: From Dallas to Scotland
(Written on the first official day of our UK trip, this post sets the stage of our overseas adventure.) The best things in life are worth waiting for. 24 hours of traveling and we are rewarded with a beautiful Scottish morning. Setting Off - The Adventure Begins As I...
20 Things Americans Need to Know When Traveling to Britain
If you've been following my Instagram feed, you've likely caught on that we just returned from an awesome 10 days in the UK. Our trip started by flying into Heathrow, taking a train to Glasgow, driving, taking a ferry and more driving into Islay (where we actually...
How to get a child’s passport in Dallas
Being a mom of an only and no family in town, we whole-heartedly embrace the motto, “Have kid, will travel,” which now means taking the shorty with us on vacation overseas. FUN! You think. LET’S DO IT! You think. And then reality sets in… ... How Do I Go ABout Getting...