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- Guide to Cape Town, South Africa April 3, 2020
- Guide to the Gardens Route, South Africa: Hermanus to Cape Town March 28, 2020
- Guide to the Gardens Route, South Africa: Mossel Bay to Cape Agulhas March 27, 2020
- Guide to the Gardens Route, South Africa: Knysna to Wilderness March 26, 2020
- Guide to the Gardens Route, South Africa: Nature’s Valley to Plettenberg Bay March 25, 2020
- Guide to the Gardens Route, South Africa: Storms River Mouth March 24, 2020
- Guide to the Gardens Route Road Trip, South Africa March 23, 2020
- Guide to Addo Elephant National Park Safari, South Africa March 19, 2020
- Guide to the Panorama Route, South Africa December 3, 2019
- Guide to Safari in Kruger National Park, South Africa November 20, 2019
- 4 Places to Play Pinball in San Diego July 25, 2019
- 6 Incredible Mountain Hikes Under 1 Hour From San Diego July 21, 2019
- Guide to Cabrillo National Monument, San Deigo July 17, 2019
- Find Four Pedestrian Bridges Hidden In San Diego June 30, 2019
- Barrio Logan, San Diego: Chicano Park & Las Cuatro Milpas June 26, 2019
- Binge on the Best Burritos in San Diego June 24, 2019
- Take a Taco Tour in San Diego June 19, 2019
- Tour the Kombucha Breweries of San Diego June 16, 2019
- Tour the San Diego Farmers Markets June 12, 2019
- San Diego’s 5 Peak Challenge Mission Trails Regional Park June 9, 2019
- Number One Attraction in San Diego, CA: Balboa Park June 5, 2019
- Your Guide to Exploring San Diego, California June 2, 2019
- Experience Meow Wolf in Santa Fe, New Mexico May 29, 2019
- Walk the Haiku Path at Santa Fe Community College May 26, 2019
- Drink the Elixir at Kakawa Chocolate House in Santa Fe, NM May 22, 2019
- Hike the Tree Spring Trail in Sandia Mountains, NM May 18, 2019
- Tinkertown Museum in Albuquerque, New Mexico May 15, 2019
- World’s Largest Rattlesnake in Albuquerque, New Mexico May 12, 2019
- Museums of University of New Mexico in Albuquerque May 5, 2019
- Exploring Petroglyph National Monument Albuquerque, NM May 1, 2019
Category Archives: Gulf Coast
Eat Greek Kouzina of Tarpon Springs, Florida
Hands down, the best Greek food I have ever eaten. This is the real deal and I can’t recommend Eat Greek Kouzina [150 E Tarpon Ave, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689] enough. I would highly suggest making reservations. The restaurant is … Continue reading
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Tarpon Springs, Florida: Sponge Capital of the World
Do you ever think about sponges? The one you use in the kitchen to clean your dishes or in the shower as a loofah? It’s an object most people use daily, but never really think of or appreciate the origin. … Continue reading
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How to spend a day in Tarpon Springs, Florida
Tarpon Springs is a unique Gulf Coast community with a large Greek influence, interesting history, and numerous attractions. Here are some spots to get you started: +Explore the Historic Sponge Docks +Eat some of the most delicious authentic Greek food … Continue reading
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Day trips from Saint Petersburg, Florida
St. Pete’s was my wonderful home base to explore the Gulf Coast, it opened up a whole new world for daytrips! From kayaking with manatees, to digging for sharks teeth, watching real life mermaids, and learning about the life of … Continue reading
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Visit Turtle Park in Largo, Florida
A friend of mine once told me that the turtle is her spirit animal. I thought that was kind of silly. Sure, I always liked turtles just fine, but they were never a main focus in my life – I’m … Continue reading
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Fort De Soto Park, St. Pete’s Florida
The largest in Pinellas County System, Fort De Soto Park [3500 Pinellas Bayway S, Tierra Verde, FL 33715] has a lot to offer. It’s been named America’s top beach and has seven miles of waterfront with white sand beaches. Other … Continue reading
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Best City Parks of St. Pete’s: Crescent Lake & Vinoy
Crescent Lake Park, 1320 5th St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701 Here you have a perfect loop for strolling or jogging around a scenic body of water in a quiet residential area. What made this park so special to me was … Continue reading
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Boyd Hill Nature Preserve, St. Pete’s Florida
On the shores of Lake Maggiore is Boyd Hill Nature Preserve [1101 Country Club Way S, St. Petersburg, FL 33705], a great patch of wilderness to explore near St. Petersburg. You’ll get the whole gambit of varied Florida ecosystems including … Continue reading
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Weedon Island Preserve, St. Pete’s FL
If you want to feel far, far away from the city, a trip to Weedon Island Preserve [1800 Weedon Dr NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33702] can bring you to another world. There are miles of quiet trails through diverse habitats … Continue reading
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Sawgrass Lake Park, St. Pete’s Florida
If you are looking to get a taste of Florida wildlife in St. Petersburg Sawgrass Lake Park [7400 25th St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33702] does not disappoint. In the 400 acres of land there are boardwalks, dirt trails, and … Continue reading
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