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…
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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…
Disneyland Travel Guide | Tips for Visiting the Original Disney Park
A guide to visiting Disneyland with children for the first time!
Las Vegas Travel Guide | A Quick Guide to Having a Great Stay in Sin City
A quick guide for must-do travel tips in Las Vegas!
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…
San Diego Travel Guide | Tips for a Quick Trip to “America’s Finest City”
One of the most common features of our blog will be what we call ‘The Combination’: a look at what we consider to be three of the best things to do in a city – to help “unlock” the best experience possible for a traveler. Where to stay, where to eat, and what to do – the…
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…
Welcome (with an Introduction)
Welcome to Unlocking Travel! We’re the Keys (Dallas and Karen), and we love to travel. We love everything about it – from the hotels to the food, and everything in between. After a few trips, we realized that we love comparing the places we’d been, and we had begun to experiment with travel photography. From…