Meet Margie from DQ Family Travel

Meet Margie from DQ Family Travel

I created the “Travellers’ Tales” section to give other travellers an opportunity to talk about their travels. Today I would like to introduce you to Margie , a family travel blogger based in the United States. She blogs at DQ Family Travel. Their mission is to help families plan a vacation, save money, share itineraries, and discover tons of Disney travel tips.

I would love to hear about your travels too. Go to “Travellers’ Tales” , fill in the quick questionnaire and email it to me with your blog links.

Read about Margie’s travels here,

1. Tell us a bit about yourself.

I am a mother of 2 kids (8 and 10 years old) and have been happily married for 13 years. I had never really travelled too much with my family, but once I got married, my husband shared his love of travel with me and now I’m hooked.

2. What is your earliest travel memory?

Going skiing in Colorado when I was 5 (born and raised in Miami) and seeing snow for the first time.

3. Where was the last place you travelled to?

Pacific Northwest (Washington and Oregon)

4. What was the best thing you did there?

Went skiing on Mount Hood, and spent 3 days in a beach front house on the Oregon Coast.

5. What was your best holiday ever? Why?

Our 10 year anniversary trip. We spent 2 weeks driving from San Francisco to Seattle. We hiked, kayaked, biked, and enjoyed beautiful scenery along the way. We stayed at some gorgeous inns and ate and drank very well!

6. What is your favourite travel destination?

Again…Oregon

7. What must one do there?

So much. Bend for outdoor adventure, Columbia River Gorge to hike and the Oregon Coast for great views.

8. Who is your favourite travel companion/s?

My hubby

9. Name one item you must have when travelling.

My phone!

10. Your best travel advice?

Pack light

11. The one place you want to visit before you die?

Greek Islands

12. How can people connect with you?

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/dqfamilytravel

Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/dqfamilytravel

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dqfamilytravel

Thank you, Margie, for sharing your fascinating travels with us!

I would love to hear about your travels too. Go to “Travellers’ Tales”, fill in the quick questionnaire and email it to me with your blog links.

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Sara Essop

Sara Essop is a travel blogger and writer based in South Africa. She writes about family travel and experiences around the world. Although she has been to 50 countries thus far, she especially loves showcasing her beautiful country and is a certified South Africa Specialist.