Russia is one of those countries that I wasn’t sure that I would ever get to visit. It seemed like a far away mysterious place. I was so very excited to get to visit St. Petersburg, Russia since I never thought I would. It was disappointing that the weather did not cooperate with us as […]
7 Essentials for Your Family Road Trip
Summertime always means lots of time spent in the car whether it’s day trips, weekend trips or long road trips we are always trying to squeeze as much out of our summer as possible. The days are long, the weather is warm and there is fun around every corner. Road trips are a summer staple […]
First Timers Guide What to See in Copenhagen
Oh, how I loved Copenhagen! The architecture, the history, the culture, the transportation system, and so much more. I wanted to share with you what to see in Copenhagen, Denmark. When we arrived at the Copenhagen airport, we purchased the Copenhagen card for 72 hours. Which allowed us unlimited use of the public transportation system […]
Top 5 Day Trips from Austin
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #RoadTripOil #CollectiveBias When most people think about family vacations they think about places far away but there is so much to do in your own backyard. One of my goals since moving to Texas is to make a […]
Cruise Port: Tallinn, Estonia
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 There is just something about finding a new place to explore and falling instantly in love which is […]
Where to Stay in Copenhagen: Hotel Danmark
For our summer vacation this year, we were excited to visit Europe! Our trip started off in Copenhagen, Denmark where we got to spend 3 nights prior to our cruise. When looking at what hotel to book location was a huge factor. Therefore we chose Hotel Danmark which is a recently renovated boutique hotel. We […]
5 Things You Have to Experience at Pandora (Animal Kingdom)
You went to Disney World again? I get asked this often, but with the different special events and the constant new additions, there is always something new for us to experience even as a frequent visitor. During our latest trip, we got to experience Pandora the new land at Animal Kingdom. Even if you never […]
Tips for Surviving a Trip to Disney World in Summer
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 Summer is not my favorite time to visit Disney World, in fact, I usually avoid the parks during […]
DIY Disney Autograph Book
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links and I may be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links. When S become old enough to want to start obtaining autographs from the Disney characters, I started thinking and researching different ways to collect autographs. I have previously made a Disney autograph book using autograph cards […]
Summer Vacation Trip Ideas
Summer vacation is approaching fast! Actually, I cannot believe how fast it is coming and I am very much ready for summer to start! I know my daughter is too! While I love Disney World and Universal Orlando, summer is not my preferred time to visit the theme parks because of the heat. However this summer, […]