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Playing Golf in Scotland at Western Gailes Golf Club

November 23, 2022

Andrew and Chris were lucky enough to play Western Gailes Golf Club during their recent trip to Scotland. By course rating, Western Gailes rates as one of the toughest in Scotland (which we can attest to). Here is a recap of our round, the course, and overall thoughts.

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Tags Scotland, Golf
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Aer Lingus

Flying Aer Lingus to Dublin & Beyond

November 17, 2022

Earlier this year, Andrew took a bucket list trip to Scotland to play golf with his brother and attend the Open Championship. This trip occurred when travel still wasn’t back to 100% so flying out of Orlando meant limited options. Therefore, Andrew first travelled to Baltimore where he joined his brother on a flight out of Dulles in Washington, DC, to Scotland by way of Dublin, Ireland. Read on for our experience flying on Aer Lingus and RyanAir.

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Tags Scotland, International Travel
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Prestwick Golf Club - Our First Scottish Links Experience

November 10, 2022

Andrew and Chris were lucky enough to play Prestwick Golf Club during their recent trip to Scotland. This was our first round in Scotland, our first true links golf experience, first time either of us had ever played golf with a caddie, and Prestwick was the home of the first 12 Open Championships. Here is a recap of our round, the course, and overall thoughts. Click here to read an overview of our entire Scotland golf trip.

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Tags Scotland, Golf, International Travel
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ICON Park Play Pass Ticket

ICON Park Play Pass Ticket: Affordable Orlando Fun

November 6, 2022

Have you been to ICON Park Orlando? This area located off I-Drive has a variety of things to do, see, and eat. From the Iconic Wheel to fun museums, to themed restaurants and bars this is a spot that always has something fun to get into. Recently we went on a little day date to explore a variety of attractions and used the Play Pass ticket. Read on to learn more about why the Play Pass is an amazing value, and see all of the fun things we tried…

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In Things to Do Tags Orlando/Florida, ICON Park, I Drive, Attractions
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Attending the Open Championship at St. Andrew's

October 25, 2022

Andrew and his brother Chris, as part of their Scotland Golf trip, were able to attend the 150th Open Championship at the Old Course at St. Andrews. Read about their experience at the tournament including getting there and back, the food, merchandise, and the reality that they were actually at the home of golf.

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Tags Scotland, Golf, International Travel
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Taste of Space

Exploring Taste of Space: Fall Bites at Kennedy Space Center

October 13, 2022

Since moving to Florida we have become big fans of Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. It’s only about a 40 minute drive from our house in Orlando and we enjoy going a couple times a year to explore various Space exhibits. (Check out our main guide to visiting KSC here.) During the Fall is one of our favorite times to visit, because this is the time for Taste of Space: Fall Bites! food festival. We recently took a trip to the visitor center to try various limited edition dishes. Read on to learn more about this fun festival…

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In Foods & Drinks Tags Kennedy Space Center, Taste of Space, Space Coast, Space, Orlando/Florida
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Pirates Dinner Adventure Orlando: Vampirates Show

October 9, 2022

Prepare for a swashbuckling adventure at Pirates Dinner Adventure Orlando. Recently we were invited to experience the seasonal show: Vampirates. Being Pirate lovers we were excited to check it out. Sword fights! Acrobatics! Mermaids! Harrowing escapes and breathtaking stunts! Tickets include a multi-course meal with a show performed on a huge pirate ship surrounded by water. Read on for all the details on this epic dinner show located in Orlando…

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In Foods & Drinks, Things to Do Tags Dinner, Dinner Show, Show, International Drive, Orlando/Florida, Pirates
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Julie Competes on a Reality Show: The Blox Season 4

October 6, 2022

Did you know Julie runs her own company JK Creative? Well this summer she got to travel to Kansas City to represent her brand on a reality TV show! Out of thousands of applicants JKC was one of the 60 businesses selected to appear on Season Four of The Blox. The series follows a group of entrepreneurs from around the country while they live together, learn together, and ultimately compete against each other. Check out the trailer and learn how to watch the show…

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