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A Bit of Scotland Magic: Capturing Moments with Gabby
Capturing the magic that Scotland has consumed of my heart these past 8 years has been difficult to describe with only words. While...
May 24, 2024


Fat at Disney: Our Visit to Disney California Adventures
Check out my ride attraction reviews for Disney California Adventures from the perspective of being a plus sized woman.
Nov 7, 2021


Fat at Disneyland California: My Fluffy Adventures in the Happiest Place on Earth
Check out my ride attraction reviews for Disneyland Park in California from the perspective of being a plus sized woman.
Oct 10, 2021


20 Favorite Places to Visit in Edinburgh Scotland
I decided to give you my top 20 places to visit when I'm in Edinburgh. Initially, I was going to only do a top 10 list, but there are...
Sep 26, 2020


Tips for Edinburgh - Planning Your Trip for Success
Here are just a few tips on planning your trip to this small but mighty city! I have a few quick notes for you on how long to stay, when...
Sep 26, 2020


6 Edinburgh Attraction Must-Do's in 2 Days or Less
If you only spend a couple days in this beautiful capitol of Scotland, here is a list of my top 6 attractions to experience.
Aug 16, 2020


Ireland in My Blood: Powerscourt Estate, Kilkenny, Jerpoint Abbey & Glendalough (Part Three)
Although it was an extremely short trip, it was everything and beyond our expectations. We were able to make connections to part of our ance
Aug 8, 2020


Our Stay in Dublin: Ireland in my Blood (part two)
Plus size traveler visiting Dublin with her mom. Great perspective on traveling with someone with mobility issues.
Aug 8, 2020


Ireland in My Blood: Discovering Our Ancestral Irish History (part one)
The most shocking of them all? It just so happened, that the cottage I had booked on a whim months earlier, was actually owned by my family!
Aug 2, 2020


SKIPPING TO SAVE: The Don’ts of Booking Your Trip
In April 2018, I set out for my return trip to my love, Scotland. It was going to be a shorter trip and more budget tight. So, I decided...
Jul 26, 2020


Scotland, My Love
To say that I'm highly interested in British culture would be a massive understatement. I have been raised by Anglophile parents who were...
Jul 19, 2020


All the Leaves Around: Fall Eats, Full Belly
A day guide to my favorite fall eats here in the NW. From brunch to lunch, and from snack to dinner, here is a list of my top cravings.
Oct 20, 2019


All the Leaves Around: Fall is Here! Yamhill County & Beyond - A List of Must Do's & Go's
Are you obsessed with Fall as much as me?! This is the season all year that I wait in anticipation for. The crisp, cool air. The damp and...
Sep 29, 2019


Sand Between My Chubby Toes - My Trip to Oahu
Let me start by saying that I have never been to Hawaii. In fact, I like to avoid most warm-climate, tropical places as I tend to...
Aug 4, 2019


How this Curvy Girl Packs Up to Two Weeks Into a Carry-On! The CurvesWithKicks 5 C's to Packing
How this Curvy Girl Packs Up to Two Weeks Into a Carry-On! The CurvesWithKicks 5 C's to Packing
Jul 16, 2019


13 Items to Pack for Going Tropical
Here are my top 13 non-negotiable items to pack for my trip to Oahu! These are great for tropical or warm destinations. All of which can...
Jul 9, 2019


Portland's Culinary Workshop Experience
http://www.portlandsculinaryworkshop.com/ Address: 807 N. Russell St., Portland, OR 97227 Phone: 503-512-0447 Posted: March 2017 For...
May 21, 2019


Going Tropical
Getting real for a minute. Bathing suit shopping... 😬 I haven’t shopped for or even put on a bathing suit since I was 15 years old...
Apr 28, 2019


Bound for Ireland to Discover My Past
I have officially booked our trip to Ireland! I will be setting off this October and bringing my mom with me for an adventure to find out mo
Feb 17, 2017


Day 6: Floors Castle & Scott's View
Today I am visiting Floors Castle in Kelso near Melrose. It is currently home to the 10th Duke of Roxburghe. It was built in the 1720s...
Oct 17, 2016