Windmills in Paris

You may not know this, but once upon a time, there were many windmills in Paris. Over time, most of them have been removed, and now only a few remain. One of those is the Moulin de la Galette, which is near to top of Montmartre in Paris. In fact, it’s not a far walk […]

Learn to Surf with Private Lessons (Disney World Tips – 165 of 365)

Here’s something you probably thought you’d never be able to do at Disney World. Learn to Surf! Typhoon Lagoon offers surfing lessons in the mornings before they open. It’s offered on select days, and currently costs $165 per person. The classes are taught by pros, and whether it’s your first time, or you’ve tried it […]

Visiting Sacre-Coeur in Paris

Sacre-Coeur is a beautiful basilica in Paris. The building is unmistakable, and you can see it easily from the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triumph, the Tour Montparnasse, etc. Personally, I think the outside is the most amazing part about it. The inside is nice, although it’s the one place that you can’t take pictures. The […]

Use Snack Credits at the Food & Wine Festival (Disney World Tips – 164 of 365)

If you’re on any of the Disney Dining plans, this tip is for you. Did you know that you can use a snack credit to get many of the food and non-alcoholic drink items at the Food & Wine Festival? It’s a great way to try some of the foods without having to spend any […]

Make Sure you Visit the Eiffel Tower at Night (On the Hour!)

You probably know that the Eiffel Tower is lit up at night. It’s really pretty to look at. What’s really cool to see though, is from nightfall until 1am – every hour (on the hour) for five minutes, the lights sparkle! It’s really a great sight to see! So if you’re going to be near […]

Look at Food & Wine Festival Menus Ahead of Time (Disney World Tips – 163 of 365)

There are a LOT of different food options at the yearly Epcot Food & Wine Festival. If you don’t plan ahead of time, you might end up being full before you’re even a quarter of the way around the World Showcase. And what happens if your favorite food shows up later on? That’s why it’s […]

Learn a Language for Free before Your Next Vacation on your Cell Phone or Tablet

If you have a trip booked to another country where they speak another language, you may wonder if you should try to learn the language. I mean, if you’re only going to be there for a week or so, what’s the point? Right? Absolutely not! If you’re going somewhere that they speak another language, it’s […]

Consider a Disney Package and See What Extras You Get (Disney World Tips – 162 of 365)

A Disney package is when you book not only a room at a Disney Resort, but get tickets to the parks as well. It’s called a Magic Your Way Package, and can also include dining, but doesn’t have to. When you get a Disney package, you often get some cool free things included. For example, […]

Musee de l’Orangerie – A MUST Visit if You Love Monet and You’re in Paris

Are you a fan of Monet’s paintings? Then here’s a museum that you’ve probably never heard of, but you just HAVE to visit when you’re in Paris. The Musee de l’Orangerie is on the corner of the Tuileries Gardens, and is right next to the Place de la Concorde – so there is a good […]

Have an Annual Pass? Save on Food with the Tables in Wonderland Card (Disney World Tips – 161 of 365)

If you have an annual pass, or live in Florida, you can buy a Tables in Wonderland card. What that will give you, is 20% off your food and beverage purchases at participating Disney restaurants. The card itself currently costs $150 for annual passholders, and $175 for Florida residents. If you visit Disney World often, […]