Category: Travel & Entertainment
Family travel guides, Disney park tips, vacation planning, and honest TV and movie reviews. Real experiences from a stay-at-home dad’s perspective – from theme park strategies to what’s worth watching during naptime.
iPad Productivity Put to the Test: I Wrote a Blog Post from Peru
My self-imposed goal was on the line. We’re still early in the year, but I don’t want to miss a weekly post. So, when we started packing for our ten-day trip to Peru, I started to panic. Finding…
Our Day Trip to Huacachina, Peru: Dune Buggies, Sand Surfing, and Desert Adventure
I flew out of my seat as we went over the dune. While I knew this was coming, I hadn’t expected this exactly. This was why we came to Huacachina, Peru, to explore the desert oasis, ride dune…
Taking Toddlers to Disneyland: The Real Story
I sat in the hotel bed and scanned my Disneyland app, searching to add my ticket to my Apple Watch. But after going through every setting and then a Reddit thread, I found out that Disneyland didn’t offer…
Disney World Mistakes to Avoid – I Did Disney Wrong
I did Disney World wrong. Here are my biggest mistakes and how I will fix them next time I travel to the happy place on Earth
5 Simple Disney World Tips to Make Your Trip With Younger Kids Easier
After my return to Disney World after 40 years, here are 5 simple Disney World tips that improved our trip.
Adventure and Mousecapades -203- First-Time Disney Dad
A couple of weeks ago, I got to guest on my first podcast! The guys at Adventure and Mousecapades invited me on to talk about our trip to Disney World and it was such a blast. Give it…
Conquering Disney World— My First Visit in Almost 40 Years
Going to Disney World intimated me, but I did it anyway. Here’s my recount of my first trip in almost fourty years plus my opinions of the two parks we visited.
The Essential Disney Movies to Watch Before Your Disney Magic Cruise
Planning a Disney Magic cruise with your kids? One of the best ways to prepare is by watching classic and modern Disney movies together! This guide covers the must-see Disney movies and shows to watch before your cruise,…
My First Cruise Aboard the Disney Magic
My wife convinced me that our boys, now four and almost two, were at the perfect age to enjoy a Disney trip. On a cruise, we wouldn’t have to walk around a giant, crowded theme park, and we…
Beach Vacation — Part 1 — Our First Beach Vacation As a Family of 4
Back when I was a teacher, the space between Christmas and Spring Break seemed to drag. Luckily, tennis tournaments took me out of the classroom and gave me a different type of day. Now that I’m a stay-at-home…
