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  • Destinations,  United States

    Haunted Locations of Philadelphia

    September 29, 2022 /

    Paranormal travel, while highly specific, is greatly sought after thanks to popular television shows and movies; especially during the Halloween season. So when it comes to all things Philadelphia, of course, I have to share the most haunted locations. Philadelphia…

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  • Lifestyle,  Size Inclusive Travel

    Renting A Canoe As A Plus-Size Person

    July 27, 2022 /

    We have been looking for new adventures now that travel restrictions have been lifted. So when Peter said he wanted to try canoeing, I honestly don’t know where my mind went, but it was not excitement. Let’s just put it…

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  • United States

    14 Historical Sites To See In Bucks County Pennsylvania

    July 22, 2022 /

    Bucks County Pennsylvania is just north of Philadelphia and home to some interesting historical sites.  Growing up, this was one of the locations where I would frequent with friends and family. Whether we were hiking Ringing Rocks or grabbing a…

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  • United States

    Unique Shopping in Bucks County

    July 20, 2022 /

    Growing up in the suburbs of Philadelphia doesn’t really make it all that interesting most days. While a quick drive or train ride into the city meant we had access to numerous different museums, shops, and activities, it was always…

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  • Size Inclusive Travel,  United States

    What You Need To Know About Hiking Bushkill Falls

    July 15, 2022 /

    Bushkill Falls is located on the Pennsylvania side of the Delaware Water Gap in the Poconos and should definitely be on your list of stops when road tripping through PA.  Known as “The Niagra Falls of Pennsylvania” with 8 waterfalls…

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  • Size Inclusive Travel,  United States

    Hiking Ringing Rock County Park

    July 8, 2022 /

    “How can a boulder field be fun?” A direct quote from Peter as I tried to explain the natural phenomena of Ringing Rocks Park in Bucks County Pennsylvania. Ringing Rocks Park also known as Ringing Rocks County Park is located…

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  • Travel Adventures,  United States

    East Coast Road Trips You Can Take From Philadelphia

    May 15, 2022 /

    East coast road trips were always a quick way to get out of town when I was a kid. My parents couldn’t afford to fly our family of 4 on vacations often, so instead, they opted to drive. With snacks…

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  • Travel Adventures

    9 East Coast Road Trips You Can Take On A Long Weekend

    April 19, 2022 /

    You have a 3 day weekend coming up and want to just get out of town… Here are 9 east coast road trip ideas that can help spark some life into your long weekend. *Note: The approximate times are based…

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  • Travel Adventures,  United States

    Lizzie Borden House Tour – Fall Rivers, MA

    December 4, 2021 /

    I honestly can’t remember how long it has been sitting on my bucket list but, visiting the Lizzie Borden house has been at the top of my list since a very young age. Oddly, I never took the time to…

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  • Size Inclusive Travel

    Beginner Tips and Tricks for Plus-Size Hikers

    November 20, 2021 /

    Hiking as a plus-size individual wasn’t something you saw in the ’90s and early 2000s. But as inclusivity and social media became more and more readily available you can find more and more imagery of plus-size hikers exploring the outdoors.…

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Hi! We are Melissa and Peter, the duo that makes up The Portly Passengers. We hope that you find the information here on this site useful for making your travel decisions as a plus-size traveler. If you are interested in learning more about our adventures don't forget to follow us on one of our many social pages.

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