Entrancing, magical, and full of history and inspiration, Edinburgh is a must-see destination for fans of the Harry Potter series. It is no wonder that J.K. Rowling became mesmerized by the unique city and imagined the wonderful wizarding world as she lived and walked down what is affectionately known today as the Potter Trail. Explore the top spots that have become a mecca for Hogwarts fans through your own self-guided Harry Potter tour in Edinburgh.
Kids Activities Edinburgh: 7 Fun Things to Do in Edinburgh
If you’re planning a fun-filled, family vacation to Edinburgh, then you’re in luck because there are a ton of fantastic kids activities in Edinburgh that your whole family will love. See, for our family vacation this year my husband and I each chose a bucket list spot and divided our time equally at each place. For me, it was Paris, and I fell in love with the city of love. I’ll be honest, Scotland was not my first choice. But sometimes, it’s good to be proven wrong. In fact, I was completely blown away. From the hospitality to the breathtaking landscapes, to the beauty in every street corner, close, and village. Even now, a few weeks later, I am still missing Scotland as if I were yearning for home. Not only are there a ton of fun things to do in Edinburgh, but it’s a beautiful, family-friendly city that really is full of magic. Read on to read the top fun activities and things to do in Edinburgh with kids!
Everything You Need to Know About Rosslyn Chapel Scotland
Rosslyn Chapel Scotland is a historical treasure shrouded with mystery and legend. It’s unique architecture, intricate carvings and statues, and belief that it may have once been home to the Holy Grail has attracted thousands of visitors around the world. I’ll admit, as we were planning our family travel adventure to Scotland, Rosslyn Chapel was at the top of my list. Thanks in part to the success of the Da Vinci Code, which famously filmed some compelling scenes on location, Rosslyn Chapel has seen an upsurge in guests in recent years. However, past the secrets and mysteries that the chapel has become known for, I found that there was so much more than meets the eye. Read on to find out everything you need to know about visiting Rosslyn Chapel in Scotland.
7 Best Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party Tips
I have no shame in admitting this: I am a huge Disney nerd. My family has been fortunate enough to be able to visit Disney World frequently. However, I had never been to any of the special parties that Disney has for holidays. When we moved to Florida, I was determined to make that change. Halloween is one of my favorite holidays and to celebrate it at Disney seemed like the perfect combination! With just a few weeks left of the festivities, we were able to pull it together for an epic Halloween event. Now I’m sharing with you, my best Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party tips.
9 Reasons Why You Should Go to Osan AB Non-Command Sponsored
Osan AB in South Korea was not even on my radar when my husband had orders drop. We had just passed our two-year mark at Nellis AFB, a known black hole of a base, when he got the notification that he had an assignment. I was newly pregnant (we had found out the day before) and stunned.
Hang around any military spouse group on Facebook long enough and you’ll see it. The fear and loathing towards those deemed unfortunate for obtaining orders to the ROK. When I first told people, I was met with apologies and sympathy. For the first two days after hearing the news, I did what any hormonal pregnant spouse would do. I ate a lot of chocolate and cried.
Of course, it could be worse (Why not Minot?). But orders to Korea unaccompanied meant I would be spending the next year raising my daughter on my own. It meant my husband would be missing out on the precious milestones of our firstborn. It meant moving back home across the country by myself. At the time, it all seemed devastating.
Then, I picked myself back up and did what I always do any time we have orders; I ate more chocolate and researched.
Going to Korea on a command sponsored tour was not unfamiliar to me. However, my husband was an A1C at the time, and the chances of obtaining that sponsorship seemed on par with our chances of winning the lottery.
However, researching about it also led me to discover another, and dare I say better option: Going to Osan AB Non-command sponsored.