Exterior of Branson Aquarium with Oversized Octopus
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Why You’ll Love the Branson Aquarium

Located right on Highway 76, the main strip where everything happens in Branson, the Branson Aquarium is hard to miss. The bright blue building with the giant red octopus stretching across the front sets the tone for what’s inside: colorful, creative, and a whole lot of fun. We visited on a Saturday evening, and to… Continue reading Why You’ll Love the Branson Aquarium

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Our Stay at Gran Hotel Barcino, a Hotel in Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter

For our time in Barcelona, we stayed five nights at Gran Hotel Barcino, a hotel in Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter. The entrance to Gran Hotel Barcino on Carrer Jaume I in Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter. The location couldn’t have been better, surrounded by narrow medieval streets filled with cafĂ©s, shops, and history at every turn. We loved… Continue reading Our Stay at Gran Hotel Barcino, a Hotel in Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter

View of ocean in Kona Hawaii
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Kona Bali Kai Condo: Oceanfront Bliss on Hawaii’s Big Island

When we planned our week on the Big Island, we decided early on that we didn’t want to hop from place to place. We wanted one comfortable home base where we could unpack, relax, and explore the island without living out of a suitcase. We found the perfect spot: Kona Castle Bali Kai in Kailua-Kona,… Continue reading Kona Bali Kai Condo: Oceanfront Bliss on Hawaii’s Big Island

Creepy hallway in Eastern State Penitentiary
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Underground, Abandoned, and a Little Creepy: 7 Unique Places to Visit

If you're drawn to places with history, mystery, and maybe just a little creep factor, this list is for you. From tunnels under cities to abandoned prisons and underground crypts, these are some of the coolest (and creepiest) spots I’ve explored. Here are seven places I’ve been that were completely fascinating during the day, but… Continue reading Underground, Abandoned, and a Little Creepy: 7 Unique Places to Visit