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The Real OC; Beyond Housewives And Disneyland

Beyond the crazy reality shows and world famous tourist attractions, Orange County has so much more to offer families on holiday. As a local, I’m going to show you the real OC.

By Amanda Keeley-Thurman Aug 31, 2015

A Ball Dropping New Years Eve In Times Square, New York

I am not sure when the dream started. Maybe it was when I was much younger, maybe it wasn’t until New Years Eve the movie hit the cinema. Whenever it was I knew long before we got to the USA that I wanted a). A White Christmas and b). To see the ball drop…

Northeast, USA Jan 1, 2013

To Eat or Not To Eat – That is Not the Question in Vegas

Vegas, the city of sin is home to many of the 7 deadly sins and gluttony is high on the list. Everywhere you look there is a buffet. While in Vegas we did head to a few of the buffets, generally one every second day with a few squished in at the end that …

Southwest, USA Dec 19, 2012

Vegas Uncovered - Shows & Attractions For Your Kids

Soon we were driving in pitch black. There were no street lamps and no cars on the road. We drove like this for nearly 4 hours before we saw the eerie glow of Vegas' neon garb on the horizon. Join our 10+ hour road trip from San Diego to Vegas, via Palm S…

Southwest, USA Dec 16, 2012

Swinging My Legs Over the Grand Canyon, Arizona

Standing on the precipice with the wind tearing at my hair looking down thousands of feet into the grandest canyon of them all you can’t help but imagine its origins. My heart starts racing, the wind is pushing me back from the edge, which in the back of …

Southwest, USA Dec 12, 2012

SeaWorld San Diego… You Sunk My Battleship

In 2007 Josh and I had watched the Shamu show twice, impressed with the killer whales and their trainers interaction, movements like dancers in a choreographed show. In 2012 SeaWorld sunk my battleship. Find out why the death of a trainer in 2010 resulted…

Southwest, USA Dec 11, 2012

Cheetah Race At San Diego Zoo Safari Park

Having previously visited San Diego and loved the zoo we did not have the opportunity to visit the Safari since it was quite far out and difficult to get to. Since we had a car and the opportunity we decided to skip the zoo this time and discover the San …

Southwest, USA Dec 10, 2012

Sunsets & Seals at La Jolla

La Jolla, San Diego's "Jewel by the Sea". Dramatic coastline, spectacular views, hugging seals & sunsets that intoxicate you.

Southwest, USA Dec 10, 2012

Disneyland LA: The World’s Happiest Place on Earth Just Got Merrier

I’m going to Disneyland. I'm not excited for me. I'm excited for my kids. I can’t wait to see the awe and innocence on their faces reflecting every little discovery they will make! Check out their awe. And also check out my video as I take you for a ride …

Southwest, USA Dec 5, 2012