Life In Pleasantville
Food, Travel, Life
You’ve got a day in Derry, a mere 24 hours to absorb as much culture, history, and cuisine as you can. Ack! Where to even begin? Derry (aka Londonderry or The Walled City) has so much to see and do, you’ll definitely find yourself wishing you had more time. But alas, a day in Derry …
Let’s be clear right off the top: “Tahiti on a budget” is a phrase that should come with a little wink and maybe a footnote. Budget is relative, especially when we’re talking about a collection of volcanic islands in the South Pacific where the water looks Photoshopped and a fancy drink can cost more than …
Travel by train has long been a romanticized way to get from one destination to another, but once onboard the Rocky Mountaineer you may find you’re in no rush to get to the destination at all. Embarking on a journey with Rocky Mountaineer is an unforgettable experience, filled with breathtaking landscapes and unparalleled luxury. However, …
I have AVIOPHOBIA , ACROPHOBIA, CLAUSTROPHOBIA and AGORAPHOBIA, the fear of flying, heights, small spaces, and not being able to escape. Throw in a few dozen snakes and Samuel Jackson and you have a hit action movie. You can imagine how fun it is to sit beside me on a plane. This list of FEARS from …
I recently had the pleasure of joining Sunwing Vacations on a trip to the amazing Royalton Riviera Cancun in Mexico. It was nothing short of spectacular and you’ll be able to read my review shortly on YummyMummyClub. Where I failed huge on this trip though was in the packing. The issue was that four days …
You spend months planning the perfect vacation. You pick a destination, save your pennies, and remember to update your passports — seriously, check those passports — only to fall sick five days into your trip. What a drag. I’ve been on a lot of trips and I’ve been sick on a few of them when I …
You’ve saved your money, arranged time off from the daily routine, and arrived by plane, train, or automobile to parts unknown. Okay, maybe not entirely unknown if you’re visiting a friend or your ancestral home, but at the very least you are out of your house. These visits can range in length from a weekend away …
Spring break is approaching fast and if you’re like most people in North America, you’re so over Polar Vortexes. In a few weeks thousands of people will be getting out of Dodge and hitting warmer climates. The question is, how many of them will be totally prepared ahead of time? Reduce your stress now with …
