Planning to visit Seville, Spain and wondering what to see? Look no further for this ultimate guide for what to see and do in Seville. Seville is an exceptional city in the south of Spain filled with ancient Moorish architecture, flamenco music, and fabulous food. Seville is Spain’s fourth-largest city and is the capital of […]
The Ultimate Cruise Port Travel Guide to Malaga, Spain
Planning a cruise with a port stop in Malaga, Spain? Here’s my travel guide that covers the best things to do, places to see, and where to eat in the beautiful city of Malaga. Malaga is located on the southern coast of Spain along the Costa del Sol (Coast of the Sun). It is the […]
The Ultimate Cruise Port Travel Guide to Lisbon, Portugal
Planning a cruise with a port stop in Lisbon, Portugal? Here’s my travel guide that covers the best things to do, places to see, and where to eat in Lisbon. Lisbon Portugal was one of my favorite cities that we ported in during our Transatlantic cruise. There was so much to see and do in […]
What Not to Miss at Disneyland Paris Resort
Everything you must see and do during your first visit to Disneyland Paris and Walt Disney Studios. Disneyland Paris might be one of the smaller Disney resorts, it has a lot of fun for you to discover. It is possible to visit both Disneyland Paris and Walt Disney Studios in one day, just make sure […]
The Ultimate Cruise Port Travel Guide to São Miguel, Azores
Planning a cruise with a port stop on São Miguel in the Azores? Here’s my travel guide that covers the best things to do, places to see, and where to eat in the breathtaking Azores. The Azores are a group of islands located in the Atlantic oceans that are a part of Portugal. On our […]
The Truth About Renting a Car in Iceland
When I travel I have found that I enjoy my time so much more when I can choose my own route. This usually means setting our own schedule of activities with the choice of walking or taking public transportation at our destination. After our cruise in Europe, we flew Icelandair on our return from Copenhagen to the US and choose […]
What to Expect When Flying Icelandair
Last summer we flew Icelandair to Europe and on our return flight, we stopped in Iceland for a 48-hour stopover. Being able to add an Iceland stopover to our trip was a major draw to choosing Icelandair. I loved flying Icelandair and would highly recommend them. I wish and hope that Icelandair expands to more cities within […]
Tips for Staying Safe While Traveling
My Big Fat Happy Life is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com While the topic of staying safe while traveling isn’t the most fun to talk about it is something that you […]
How to Make the Most Out of a Stopover in Iceland
One of the most interesting things about traveling from North America to Europe is being able to add a free stopover in Iceland. I know that both Icelandair and Wow Air offer the free layover and they have become quite popular because they give you the opportunity to spend a few days in this beautiful […]
Cruise Port: Stockholm, Sweden
Stockholm, Sweden was our last port during our Northern European cruise. If you arrive in Stockholm on a cruise be sure to wake up early and watch as the ship winds its way through the archipelago. I woke up three hours before our port arrival time and we were already going through the archipelago. It […]