Replicate the Magic · TravelSee the trip.
See the trip.
Know what it took.
We’re Beau and Sean. Come along for the places, the choices, and the details that help you plan your own trip.
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What are you curious about?
A place, a ship, or your next project.
Places to explore
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Where do you want to go?
Oʻahu
Beaches, day trips, and getting around.
Europe
Cities, gardens, and train trips.
Cruises
Ships, cabins, dining, and port days.
Theme Parks
Park days, transportation, and planning.
Maui
A West Maui base and days beyond.
Florida
Make the most of a pre-cruise stop.
Port Days
A little time, a lot to choose from.
Europe begins in London
Three days in London.
Two theater nights, the Harry Potter Studio Tour, Camden Market, and a very small hotel room. Follow our route and the transport changes along the way.
Read our London trip story
The choices behind the tripOne Waikiki base.
One Waikiki base.
Eight days to explore.
Beach time, long day trips, and the tradeoffs of getting around Oʻahu without a rental car.
Explore our Oʻahu itineraryCuriosity comes home, too.
The people behind the storiesTwo perspectives.
Two perspectives.
Useful details.
We share our own observations from the road. We distinguish firsthand experience from researched guidance, credit our sources, and explain what we’d do differently.
Meet Beau and SeanThe latest from Replicate the Magic
Travel
Places, planning, and life on the road.
- Three Days in Paris in Winter, With Room to Warm Up
- Why We Book Refundable Hotels, Then Check the Price Again
- Maui Whale Watching: How to Choose a Winter Boat Trip
- Paris to Europa-Park: Canals, Notre-Dame, and Roller Coasters
- Eatrenalin at Europa-Park: A Practical Guide to the Immersive Dinner
- Top 10 Things in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
- Death Valley in Winter: Scenic Stops, Short Walks, and a Plan That Can Change
- Black Friday Cruise Deals: 9 Checks Before You Book
- Hawaii in December or January? Choose by the Trip You Want
- Three Days in London: Theater, Harry Potter, and a Very Small Hotel Room
- EPCOT Around the Real World: 11 Landmarks, Starting With Canada
- Top 10 Things in Paris, France
Replicate Kitchen
Food, drink, and the details behind the method.
- 6 Restaurant Appetizer Copycats for a Stay-In Snack Night
- How to Run a Side-by-Side Taste Test at Home
- 5 Fried Chicken Copycat Recipes for a Takeout-Style Dinner
- 5 Burger Chain Copycat Recipes, From White Castle to Shake Shack
- Whole vs. Ground Spices: When to Use Each
- 6 Olive Garden Copycat Recipes for Soup, Salad, and Pasta Night
- Before You Swap Seasoning Blends, Read These Four Label Details
- Dijon, Whole-Grain, or Dry Mustard? Match the Form to the Dish
- Black, White, Raw, or Toasted Sesame: Read Both Parts of the Label
- Natural vs. Dutch-Process Cocoa: Which One Does Your Recipe Need?
- Why a Cup of Flour Can Weigh Different Amounts
- Baker’s Percentages: Scale the Formula From the Flour
Replicate Workshop
Design, materials, and making things work.
- How to Host a Family Favorite Things Party Without Budget Surprises
- Holiday Gift Exchange Ideas: White Elephant, Name Draws, and Favorite Things
- We Built a 3D-Printed Counter That Actually Works
- Make a Paper Mockup Before You Commit to the Full Build
- Will This Image Print Clearly? Check the Pixels at the Size You Need
- A Workshop Build Log You Can Use Again, With a Copyable Template
- SVG vs. PNG for Cutting Projects: Choose for the Job
- Convert Text to Outlines and Keep the Editable Master
- Bleed, Crop Marks, and Registration: Three Different Jobs
- PLA or PETG for an Indoor Display Piece?
- 3D Print Clearance: Check the Fit Before Printing the Whole Part
- RGB or CMYK? Ask How the File Will Be Printed
