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  • United States

    3-Day Itinerary for Colonial Williamsburg

    September 11, 2023 /

    How much can you see on a 3-day trip to Colonial Williamsburg? This was the exact question Peter asked me when we decided to take a last-minute trip. So I challenged him to figure out the best itinerary to visit…

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  • United States

    Weekend Trip to Colonial Williamsburg

    September 11, 2023 /

    If you are looking for a quick and fun getaway from the North East, Colonial Williamsburg might just be the place you are looking for. We live in northern/central New Jersey so when we decide we want a quick getaway…

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    Review of Woody’s Serious Food, in Chincoteague, VA

    July 24, 2021 /

    After a long day on the beach and hours under the sun, you might come off of Chincoteague beach wondering where is the best place to eat. Despite McDonald’s being the first restaurant, you pass on your way off the…

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  • United States

    Visiting Chincoteague Beach as a First Timer

    July 19, 2021 /

    When I was a teenager, I use to ride horses competitively in hunter/jumper competitions; equestrian was my identity throughout high school and college. Naturally, when anything involving horses becomes a potential opportunity, it gets put at the top of my…

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  • United States

    Virginia Road Trip Itinerary Ideas

    October 27, 2019 /

    When I was 13 my parents decided they were going to pick everything up and move to Virginia. Most kids my age would have hated the idea of moving from the only place they really ever knew. But for me,…

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  • United States

    The Most Desired Donuts in Chincoteague Virginia

    September 23, 2019 /

    Donuts, one of the sweet pastry dishes that many of us enjoy for breakfast or a quick snack. Finding the best donut feels like a mission for many of us, either to bring us back to our childhood or just…

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  • Lifestyle,  United States

    Where to find Plus Size Clothing around Virginia Beach

    August 7, 2019 /

    As we planned out our road trip through Virginia one of my goals was to help determine where other travelers can find plus size clothing. Growing up the beach and boardwalk was a staple in summertime adventures. The shop windows…

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  • United States

    Monticello – Home of Thomas Jefferson

    August 5, 2019 /

    We arrived in Charlottesville, Virginia the night before our visit to Monticello. Unlike our trip to Mount Vernon, this allowed us to arrive first thing in the morning and combat my anxiety of large crowds. If you are using a…

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  • United States

    Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary

    July 29, 2019 /

    Sitting on a counter, under the original glass countertops sits a letter signed by a patron long since past. That signature is of the first First Lady of the United States, Marth Washington addressed to Mr. Stabler. Written just a…

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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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