One of the local attractions we visit most often is the Dallas Zoo, and with Lily seeming to have a different favorite animal we visit, it never gets old. A lot of DFW locals overlook the zoo, thinking it has been crammed into a small downtown space, so it’s not uncommon to find the perception…
Port Aransas, Texas Travel Guide | A Guide to Texas’ Best Beach Town
For some of our long time readers, you might remember that one of our New Year’s Resolutions for 2020 was to take Lily to the beach for the first time. Of course, that was in January of 2020… and we all know what happened next. Fast forward to summer of 2021, and we decided to…
Tips for Traveling with A Toddler
One of our more popular posts recently has been Tips for Traveling with an Infant, but as you’ve likely seen from our more recent pictures/trip reports, Lily has definitely outgrown the infant label into a toddler – and an active one at that! With that, traveling with her has introduced a new set of challenges, but…
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…
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!