Hi, I’m Lori. But you can call me Lors. I’m a middle-aged New Jersey-born gal, currently based in Orlando, Florida. My background is in editorial travel photography and writing and I've been to more than 30 countries. I’m obsessed with tropical locales and my favorite city is Tokyo. Have camera, will travel! I’m a Disney adult, Lord of the Rings fan, certified crazy cat lady, and sushi addict! I hope this blog inspires your wanderlust. Feel free to follow me on Instagram for snippets of daily life on and off the road.

  • Africa,  Kenya,  Safari,  Tanzania

    Vaccines for Africa – What I Got Before My Trip

    Today we’re talking about vaccines for Africa, specifically what I got for my trip to Kenya and Tanzania. I am not a medical professional and this is not medical advice, this is simply what I did for my trip. Before we start, if you’re looking to get into a debate about the efficacy of vaccines, please take it elsewhere. This is simply me sharing which vaccines I chose to get for my trip and how I obtained them and saved a little money doing so. When it comes to travel vaccines, my first stop for information is the CDC. I looked up the Tanzania vaccine guidelines and the Kenya vaccine…

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  • Asia,  Destinations,  Disney,  Japan

    Tokyo Disney: What to Know Before You

    Before I visited Tokyo Disney I did a lot of research to make my trip as stress-free as possible and today I’m sharing some of those tips with you! Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea are each a unique Disney park, offering distinct attractions, magic, and an overall immersive experience that sets them apart from other Disney parks around the world. Overview of Tokyo Disney Resort Tokyo Disney Resort is a magical destination located in Urayasu, Chiba, Japan, and is owned and operated by the Oriental Land Company. The resort is home to two enchanting theme parks: Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea. Each park offers a unique blend of Disney magic…

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  • Caribbean,  Destinations,  Overwater Bungalows

    Overwater Bungalows in the British Virgin Islands

    After the resort’s destruction by Hurricane Irma in 2017, Bitter End Yacht Club reopened in 2021 bringing with it the first overwater bungalows in the British Virgin Islands. Bitter End Yacht Club Marina Lofts Highlights Located on 64 acres on a North Eastern point in Virgin Gorda, only accessible by boat, the family-friendly Bitter End Yacht Club has a storied history dating back to 1969. This little-known sailing outpost gained a word-of-mouth reputation in the 1970s and in the years since has become a hugely popular destination in the boating community. Rebuilt from the ground up following the destruction of Hurricane Irma in 2017, the resort reopened in 2021 bringing…

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  • Destinations,  Disney,  Florida,  North America,  United States

    Keys to the Kingdom Tour

    I recently took the Keys to the Kingdom Tour at Walt Disney World and wanted to share that experience with you! Note that you are unable to take photos during the tour (so as not to spoil the magic!) so all of these photos were taken before or after the tour. What is the Keys to the Kingdom Tour? The Keys to the Kingdom Tour is a five-hour walking tour at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. During the tour, you learn interesting facts about Walt Disney and the creation of the Magic Kingdom and you get the opportunity to go backstage and see some of the behind-the-scenes areas of the…

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