On our recent Norweigan Cruise Line cruise to the Western Caribbean, we made a stop at Roatan, Honduras. My family and I had been really looking forward to this port, however on the day of it was raining. Ugghh, but we went ahead with most of our plans. We booked our private tour with Rony’s […]
Disney Cruise Line vs. Norwegian Cruise Line
I am the first one to admit that I love all things Disney. There is just something so magical about Disney, however with the continual increase in cost for Disney cruises and the lack of new itineraries I felt the need to look for another cruise line option. I decided to give Norweigan Cruise Line a […]
How to Prepare Your Car for a Road Trip + Free Printable
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #EarthDayDriveAway #CollectiveBias Spring and Summertime always mean lots of time spent in the car whether it’s day trips, weekend trips or long road trips. The days are longer, the weather is warm, and there is constant fun to […]
The Truth About Renting a Car in Iceland
When I travel I have found that I enjoy my time so much more when I can choose my own route. This usually means setting our own schedule of activities with the choice of walking or taking public transportation at our destination. After our cruise in Europe, we flew Icelandair on our return from Copenhagen to the US and choose […]
What to do in Texas Hill Country this Spring
Springtime is the perfect time to go on day trips, weekend trips and longer trips in central Texas. The weather is beautiful, the days are getting longer, and the wildflowers are blooming. One of my new goals since moving to Austin, Texas is to explore as much as possible! 6 Places to visit in Texas Hill […]
Local Dishes From All Over the Country
Do you remember a couple weeks ago where I shared my favorite restaurants in Austin, Texas? This week I’m sharing local favorite restaurants from my blogging friends from around the country. I am going to be saving this list for future vacations! It is the perfect list to help you find a wonderful restaurant for […]
Towing a Camper with a Jeep
Disclosure: I am not a car expert this post is only my personal opinion and experience. You may want to consult with a car expert or your dealership. Something that I receive a lot of questions on is what it is like towing our camper with our Jeep Grand Cherokee. We specifically purchased our Jeep […]
Pre-cruise Planning Checklist
You have chosen a cruise line, researched itineraries, and booked a stateroom…now what should you do to get ready? Below is a pre-cruise planning checklist to get you ready for your next trip! Passport check – If you don’t have a passport, now is the time to apply. If you do have one, now is […]
The Local Dish – Top 5 Places to Eat in Austin, Texas
There are so many amazing restaurants in Austin, Texas that it is hard to choose just a handful. But I narrowed the choices down to my top 5 restaurants in Austin. There are still so many restaurants that I haven’t tried in the Austin area that are on my list. I am be teaming up […]
What to Pack for a Disney Cruise
Covering what to pack for a Disney Cruise so that you can have the best vacation! Disclosure: My Big Fat Happy Life is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com Have you booked […]