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22 Things You Need To Do During Your Disney Program
I started my Disney Program in July of 2017. The application process took a total of 11 months and I was offered the job in January 2017. It’s a lengthy process but one that is most definitely worth it. I spent one very magical year living at working at Walt Disney World in Orlando and through my employment was able to experience some amazing things that had I not worked for the Mouse, might not have had the chance to do. If you are thinking about applying or have already applied, here are some of my favourite things I did throughout my year there. 1) Book A Disney Cruise Disney…
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10 Must-Do’s For A First Visit To Washington DC
The Capital City of the United States, Washington DC offers an array of activities for history-buffs and museum-goers. It is one of the most visited cities in the world with over 20 millions visitors annually. Washington DC became the capital in 1790, after both New York and Philadelphia had their time in the spotlight. As a first time visitor to Washington DC, I wanted to to see it’s most famous attractions, and spent a total of three days here. Here are the my top sights to see in Washington DC 1. See The Original Declaration Of Independence The National Archives Museum is home to the original Declaration of Independence,…
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5 Days In The Big Apple: A First Timers Guide To New York City
Known for it’s iconic skyline, bright neon lights and bustling atmosphere, New York City had been on my bucket list for as long as I can remember. It was my dream destination. If you’re visiting for the first time, and want to see New York’s top sights, this itinerary has you covered! New York City was the last place in the states I’d be visiting after ending my Disney Program and I wanted to go out on a high. Here’s how my first trip to the Big Apple went… Arriving By Greyhound On arriving in New York, we were met by lots of traffic. From the window of my greyhound…
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The Mighty 5: Utah’s Spectacular National Parks
Utah boasts some of the most incredible landscapes, it’s no wonder its five national parks are deemed the “Mighty 5”. Each one very unique and different from the next. The five National Parks are: Zion, Bryce Canyon, Capitol Reef, Canyonlands and Arches. I was very lucky to be able to visit all five this past summer. My visit was during July (2018) and after spending a year living in Orlando, I thought I’d adjusted quite well to the heat. I was wrong. During my time in Utah temperatures were around 35-40 degrees (celsius) and visiting these National Parks in the heat is something you need to be prepared for, whether…
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2018 My Year In Review
I’m not sure if many people read these year in review blogs, but I love them. I like seeing what other people/travellers were up to and it’s a nice way to look back on what you did each year. 2018 was by far one of the busiest and best years of my life. I started the new year literally in Walt Disney World. I celebrated by drinking cocktails in Hollywood Studios and watched the Epcot fireworks from the Boardwalk. Travel Stats For 2018: Hotels stayed in: 14 Hostels stayed in: 3 Countries lived in: 2 Countries Visited: 4 Nights slept in a tent: 11 Nights slept in a native hogan:…
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A City Girl Eats: Montreal, Quebec
A City Girl Eats: Montreal This past month I visited Montreal for the first time. I was pretty excited to see what Quebec offers in terms of food and I was not disappointed. Poutine I’d never heard of poutine and had no idea what it was when I first moved to Canada. I guess it’s just like cheesey chips and gravy, for anyone who’s from the UK. But poutine is different, it’s cheese curds and they have to be fresh! If they don’t squeak in your mouth, it’s not a good poutine. After waiting two years to try my first poutine I finally did so in Quebec, and it was…
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5 Reasons Why Philadelphia Is My Favourite City In The U.S.
When I first added Philadelphia to my East Coast itinerary I initially only did so because I really wanted to see Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. I hadn’t researched the city at all; I made the huge assumption that Philadelphia was just full of crime and honestly thought there was nothing here. Well I was wrong on so many levels, a quick search of Trip Advisor and I found tons! In less than 48 hours the city had me falling in love with it. A Rocky Start It all started with a more than memorable greyhound bus journey… I booked our greyhound from D.C. for 10:30am. It’s about 3-4…
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Route 66: Williams & Seligman, Arizona
Built in 1926, Route 66 is the ultimate American road trip route. Originally starting in Chicago and ending in Santa Monica. During my G Adventures Canyon Country & Coasts tour, we managed to do a couple of pit stops along Route 66. Williams, AZ After packing up and saying goodbye to the Grand Canyon, we arrived in the nearby town of Williams. Pulling into Williams was like stepping back in time to the 1950’s. It was everything you’d expect a town on Route 66 to be, full of diners and old style shops. We began our short visit at a coffee shop called Brewed Awakenings. There are very few chain…
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A City Girl Hikes: The Hollywood Sign
One of the most popular things tourists want to do when visiting Los Angeles, is visiting the Hollywood sign. Everyone wants to get as close to it as they possibly can. And it’s possible to get pretty close too. But if there was one thing I took from doing this hike, it’s to be less of a tourist and do more research. July this year saw the end of my Disney Cultural Representative Program. My last few days were hectic, trying to figure out what to do with my 7 suitcases of Disney merch. The same day I moved out of my apartment I flew to Los Angeles to spend…
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Visiting The Oak Alley Plantation In Louisiana
During my recent visit to New Orleans, I managed to fit in a visit to one of Louisiana’s famous plantations. I’d always wanted to visit a plantation, the history surrounding them had always interested me. There are a number of different plantation tours that you can take, and some companies offer multiple plantation tours. But I had my eye on one in particular. The Oak Alley Plantation. Ever since stumbling across this beautiful place online, I knew I’d visit one day. We were given a little overview of the areas history on the bus ride over. We passed several other plantations on the way, including the Laura Plantation. The plantation…
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