Monthly Archives: April 2018

Road Trip from New York to Maryland

April 25, 2018 By in Lifestyle, Travel Tags: , , , , , , , , , , 30 Comments

After spending 48 hours in New York City, our next stop was Maryland. We decided we were going to drive down, so we rented a car from Enterprise. The process of renting the car was smooth and straight forward. The car was in a good shape, and car seats were provided for the kids as requested.

The road trip was fun overall. The kids didn’t bug as much, so it was a good journey. As soon as we got out of New York, and got into New Jersey, there was difference. The air felt different. The people looked a lot happier. It was like a breath of fresh air. We stopped over at a service centre in New Jersey, so I had the opportunity to take in the city and observe the people. People watching is one of my favourite things to do. I also got the chance to grab a New Jersey souvenir. It would be amazing to spend a few days in the city one day. I am sure there would be a lot to see.

 

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Driving in the US is always fun. The driving rules are different from the rules in the UK, so you have to pay attention. The roads are so wide in comparison to the tiny roads we have here. And there were quite a few toll gates on our way, but it was all good. We all enjoyed the road trip, and I can see us doing it again, from other cities.

 

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I know we are a bit adventurous when it comes to how we holiday. And I like that about our trips. When the kids get older, we plan to be even more adventurous. I would love to visit California one day. The distance is putting me off, but I am hoping we could make the trip when the kids are a bit older. There is a lot to see in the world and I plan to see as much as possible.

 

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You can see more of my trip on my 48 hours in New York and Madame Tussauds posts. I will be writing more on my stay in Maryland. I didn’t get to do much of exploring. Majority of my time was spent shopping. We planned to take the kids to see the White House and other parts of Washington DC, but we didn’t get the chance to do all that. It was my 3rd time in Maryland so I have done most of the tourist stuff already but maybe when next we are in the area, we will get to do more.

 

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Have you had a road trip from New York to Maryland? What do you think go both cities?

 

Our Visit to Madame Tussauds New York

April 24, 2018 By in Lifestyle, Travel Tags: , , , , , , , 27 Comments

While we were in New York, we visited Madame Tussauds. It was my first time visiting a Madame Tussauds. I am yet to visit the one in London, so I was happy to visit this one. The wax museum was celebrating Bollywood, so there was a DJ and some Bollywood dancers, which was good entertainment. We didn’t plan to visit Madame Tussauds. It just happened because our hotel was next door to the museum, and we decided to go in. I wish we planned our visit beforehand. It is a lot cheaper to buy the tickets online, rather than at the door. We would have saved around $20 if we booked the tickets online.

 

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My first impression of Madame Tussauds New York was that I got the feeling of being in a club. The music was way too loud. I didn’t understand why the music had to be that loud in a wax museum but we quickly got on with it.

We got closer to the stars for sure, and we took lots of photos. You may have seen some of my shots on Instagram if you follow me on there. I have been disturbing the timelines all week now.

 

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There was a lot to photograph. The kids loved posing next to the celebs, especially my daughter. She had a fantastic time. It was like Christmas came early for her.

We took a break after an hour or so. There was a little restaurant, so we got some drinks and pizza. The kids needed a break and we adults were shattered as well. After our lunch, we carried on admiring the beautiful wax creations. Some were more amazing than others. I really like the ones of the Royal Family and Princess Diana. They looked very real.

 

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We decided to skip the world-exclusive Ghostbusters: Dimension Virtual Reality Experience bit because we were advised our kids may not like it much. Which was a shame, since we had that package on our tickets already.We would have saved a few dollars and not bothered getting a platinum ticket if we knew the reality experience may not be age appropriate. But we made the most of the rest of our time there by heading off to watch Marvel 4D movie. It was about 20 minutes, and we all enjoyed the short movie.

 

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Overall, we had a great time. We were at the museum for around 3 hours in all. I would love to visit Madame Tussauds in other locations, but will make sure to plan the visit.

Hav you been to Madame Tussauds New York?

Top Summer Days Out To Try With Your Friends

April 23, 2018 By in Lifestyle Tags: , , , , , , , 16 Comments

If you are getting tired of spending hours in the mall when the sun is shining and are looking for a fun way to spend time with your friends, then why not try something different from the norm? You may all love meeting up to shop until you drop, but when you have good weather and hours of sunlight on your side, there is no better time of year to get outside and enjoy yourselves. From trying out a new sport to planning a picnic in the park or even trying an activity that will test your friendship, check out some of these ideas so that you can plan an unusual and exciting event this summer.

 

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Fair weather fun

If the weather is looking to stay fine, then you do not need to spend a lot of cash to enjoy yourself with your favourite people this summer. You could pack a picnic, and decide which item or food that each of you is going to bring and make the most of your local park or green space. While if you live near a beach, then why not get your hamper ready and head to the beach to catch some rays? Another great summer activity is inviting all your friends and family round for a barbecue in your garden. So, if you are looking to spend some quality time together why not make the most of the warm evenings to plan a fun activity and get everyone involved.

 

Test your friendships

You may love your friends, but how well do you really know them? Do you think your friends can cope well under pressure, or maybe you would like to see just how far you can push your friends.If you are visiting that part of the world, consider booking a trip to Charlotte Escape Room where you will be tested with a series of puzzles and trivia to see how long it takes you before you can escape. While this might not be for everyone, it is a fun and unique activity to enjoy in a larger group.

 

Get active

Now that the sun is out, you can use the weather to your advantage and get your entire friendship group in much better shape. From playing Frisbee to going for a run or even taking your beloved dog for a walk, if you are looking to shape up and look your best for the warmer weather, then be sure to schedule in some time to socialise while you get out and about. Not only will you be able to catch up with your friends, but you will also be able to slim down and tone up at the same time.

So if you want to get outside and make the most of the summer weather, while spending time with your friends, then be sure to plan some seasonal activities where you can enjoy each other’s company. Consider visiting a panic room to test your friendships to another level. Finally, make sure that you get active and enjoy the sun to help you get into better shape while catching up with your favourite people.

 

What type of summer days out would you recommend?

 

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