Year: 2018

Politics

My Thoughts on #ElectionDay2018

Sometimes I get political on my blog. Traveling opens your eyes to how the actions of elected officials and policies of our country impact others, whether traveling across the country or across the world and this why I beleive discuasing politics is important. #ElectionDay2018

Headstones at Sarasota National Cemetery.

Featured Florida Fun

Florida Travel: Stories and Respect at Sarasota National Cemetery

This will sound odd, but the Sarasota National Cemetery in Southwest Florida is a tourist attraction and I state that with the utmost respect. I visit a few times a year to find peace, clarity, and patriotism, and I imagine others visit with similar purposes.

Culinary Travel Featured Solo Travel

Ohio Travel: My Butler County Donut Trail Adventure

Yumola! I had the experience of traveling through Ohio and literally rolling through the Butler County Donut Trail. Founded in 2016, the Butler County Donut Trail is 80-miles with 12 participating donut shops serving up sweet deliciousness.

Indian Springs Cemetery in Punta Gorda, Fla., Has Had Reported Paranormal Activity.

Featured Florida Fun

Five Ghost Walking Tours in Florida You Must Take

Have spirits on the mind? Perhaps a visit to either Fort Myers, Key West, Monticello, Punta Gorda, or Ybor City is in order. Here are five ghost walking tours in Florida and most can be enjoyed year-round.

As of Aug. 2018, It's Believed Only Seven Drive-In Theatres Exist in Florida. Pictured: Ruskin Family Drive-In Theatre in Ruskin, Fla., Oct. 2018.

Disclosure Florida Fun

Florida Travel: Sunshine State’s Endangered Species, Drive-In Movie Theatres

Feel like doing something wild during your Florida travels? How about spending an evening with one of the Sunshine State’s endangered species, the drive-in movie theatre. It has been one hot summer and with cooler evenings on the horizon, I am looking forward to taking a nostalgic journey to a part of my youth, watching a movie in the comfort of my car under the stars at a drive-in theatre. According to the United Drive-In Theatre Owners Association (UDITOA), 1958 saw the peak of drive-ins with 4,063 in the United States.

Life Lessons Radio

End of the Line for Solo Travel Girl’s Adventures Near & Far Radio Show

All good things come to an end and after winning an Excellence in Craft Award for Radio/Podcast from the Florida Outdoor Writers Association last month, I’m pulling the plug on my weekly radio show on WKDW 97.5 FM. I know it’s difficult to say goodbye but don’t be sad, I have plans to launch a podcast, Solo Travel Girl’s Florida Adventures, very soon, so stay tuned!

Giraffe Tonuge - Incoming! Giraffe Ranch, Dade City, Fla.

Featured Florida Fun

Florida Travel: Exotic Safaris Without a Passport

Florida is home to a variety of wildlife such as American crocodiles, Florida panthers, and Florida black bears. There are also several exotic safaris to visit and you don’t need a passport.

Buffalo RiverWorks Zip Line, Buffalo, N.Y., Aug. 2018.

Featured Nature Travel

Zip Lining Off Buffalo’s Grain Elevators

Y’all know I’m all about bragging rights and when I was home in August, my sister and I went zip lining off Buffalo’s grain elevators at Buffalo RiverWorks and it was freaking exhilarating!

Stars at the Frankfurt, Germany, Christmas Market, Dec. 2015

Featured Solo with Others

The Best Way to Experience Germany’s Christmas Markets

Psst. Want to know a secret to the best way to experience Germany’s Christmas markets? I’ll tell ya. It’s a cruise with Viking River Cruises.

Florida Fun

FOWA: A Place for Florida Outdoor Communicators

FOWA: A place for outdoor communicators. Is that you?

Earlier this year I spent some time in Berlin, Germany. One morning I joined Thomas Dornbusch, a professional dog walker, for a walk through Grunewald Forest with 15 canines, 14 were his four-legged clients. This was an Airbnb Experience where locals of an area share their profession and/or passion with visitors so they have an authentic experience.