Daytrip Guide to Waco, Texas | Spending Time at the Magnolia Silos and More

Countless people have been through Waco, Texas; road trips to most larger Texas cities often require going through the town on the infamous I-35 highway.  Waco sits right in between some of the state’s major cities, so it’s a reasonable distance from each of them: it’s about an hour and a half from both Dallas and Austin, and…

Dallas, Texas Travel Guide | A Downtown Staycation

So, it could likely go without saying, but having a kiddo at home throughout the pandemic has kept us from traveling as much as we’d like.  But as the world has tried to get back to some semblance of normalcy, we’ve found a few ways to get back out there, while also staying safe.  You’ll see more…

Welcome (or Welcome Back) to Unlocking Travel!

If you’re new to the site, welcome!  And if you’re one of our long-time readers who is checking out the site’s new look, welcome back! We’re the Keys – we have a passion for traveling, and we love to share that passion with others.  When we visit a destination, be it one that is completely…

Portland (Maine) Travel Guide | Quick Tips for Visiting Forest City

When visiting Maine, your first thought is probably about the state as a whole, not necessarily any single city. Or, hey, that was our first thought. After a quick trip through the state, though, it became clear different cities and areas within Maine definitely have personalities of their own – and none of these are…

Chicago Travel Guide | Our Favorite Tips for Your Next Trip to the Windy City

One of the biggest surprises that we’ve run into throughout our travels was just how much fun Chicago is!  Don’t get us wrong: Chicago isn’t exactly a hidden gem among travelers; people go to Chicago all the time.  However, it always seemed like we heard about it in a negative or dull way: “Oh, I had to got to Chicago for work last week,” or…

Tips for Traveling with an Infant

We recently returned from Chicago, which was our first trip with Lily (who is now just over four months old). Honestly, as we arrived at the airport with our seven – seriously, SEVEN – bags, I was convinced that we had over-thought our preparations for the trip. Ten minutes in to the trip, I knew…

Theme Parks: When, Where, and Why We Go

Theme parks are at the top of both of our lists of favorite places to visit – in fact, we’ve scheduled a trip to Disneyland for Christmas later this year! However, our enjoyment of theme parks borders on a bit obsessive (in a healthy way, we promise!), so we always new that some of our…