Month: January 2019
Eat Like a Local on Bangkok Food Tours
My friend Pam is from Thailand and every month, she hosts a Thai food cooking lesson in her home. Her dishes keep my memories of the daily Bangkok food tours I took vivid. Pam has taught me to make yummy dishes such as chicken satay with peanut sauce and my favorite entrée, pad Thai.
Continue ReadingEverglades National Park is Open During the Federal Government Shutdown But…
Europe has centuries-old castles, Asia has sacred temples, and the United States has our National Park System. As filmmaker Ken Burns said of them, they are “America’s best idea.” How is the government shutdown affecting our national parks?
Continue ReadingJanuary 2019: Solo Travel Girl Update
What has Solo Travel Girl been up to?. Here is a short list of some accomplishments and interviews from 2018 through January 2019.
Continue Reading7 of the Best Festivals Celebrating Florida Wildlife
Birds of a feather flock together, at least that’s how the saying goes. Floridians embrace the native wildlife. For those who appreciate the Sunshine State’s fauna, here’s a short list of the best festivals celebrating Florida wildlife.
Continue ReadingFabulous Florida Foodie Festivals
Caution. Reading this post may cause tummy rumblings and salivating because here are some fabulous annual Florida foodie festivals.
Continue ReadingFlorida Travel: What to Do in Charlotte County in 2019
As we begin another journey around the sun, here are some suggestions on what you can do in Charlotte County, Fla., in 2019.
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