• FOOD,  THEME PARKS,  WALT DISNEY WORLD

    Food Review: La Hacienda de San Angel at Walt Disney World’s EPCOT

    Nestled in the Mexico pavilion in Walt Disney World’s EPCOT is La Hacienda de San Angel, a moderately priced sit-down restaurant. On my recent trip to Walt Disney World this spring, I was looking for a same-day reservation for a good sit-down meal that would appeal to my family. The restaurant is settled right on the water, with beautiful views no matter which time you go, whether it’s during the day or at night. However, if you can time a reservation correctly, you’ll get an extra-special treat at night. Our family managed to get a reservation at 8:15 p.m., with the fireworks (Luminous The Symphony of Us) scheduled to begin…

  • TRAVEL

    The Start of Something New – Briar’s Story

    This is, as you guessed it, the start of something new. In 2019, I was diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease, an autoimmune disease that effects the digestive track. This brought on a slew of doctors, questions, medication, and pain. I had to quickly adjust to what a new lifestyle would be at the end of my 20s, a time when I thought I was just getting the hang of things. Having to learn all new ways to adjust to the world alongside this diagnosis (and right before COVID-19 hit) was definitely a challenge. It has since been almost five years, and in those five years came many things with that diagnosis;…