Author: Jenn
Jennifer A. Huber is an award-winning travel and outdoor blogger and writer in Southwest Florida. Originally from Buffalo, N.Y., a hiking trail led her to a career path in the tourism industry for more than 30 years. She spent a decade with a park management company in Yellowstone, Death Valley, and Everglades National Parks. She founded the travel blog, SoloTravelGirl.com with the goal of inspiring others to travel alone, not lonely. The unexpected death of her former husband in 2008 reminded her how short life is. His passing was a catalyst for sharing her experiences with the goal of inspiring and empowering others to travel solo. Jennifer holds a Travel Marketing Professional certification from the Southeast Tourism Society, is a certified food judge, member of the NASA Social community, and alum of the FBI Citizens Academy. When not traveling, she is either in the kitchen, practicing her photography skills, or road tripping with her dog, Radcliff.
Tennessee Travel: Memphis on a Budget
People love Memphis for its barbecue, music, and significance in the civil rights movement. Now, “Bluff City Law” is introducing a new audience and new set of travelers. Following are tips to save during your trip to Memphis.
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A Taste of Home During Everything Buffalo Party in Sarasota
Wings. Beef on weck. Bison Dip. Sponge candy. Fastnachts. I need to stop, I’m getting homesick. This former Western New York now Florida gal experienced a delicious taste of home during the Everything Buffalo Party in Sarasota last month.
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Florida Travel: Walking in the Steps of the Calusa
One of the things I love about Florida is the rich history. Recently, I spent an afternoon walking in the steps of the Calusa at the Randell Research Center in Pineland. There, they have nurtured the Calusa Heritage Trail.
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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.
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Everglades 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?
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January 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.
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7 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.
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Fabulous Florida Foodie Festivals
Caution. Reading this post may cause tummy rumblings and salivating because here are some fabulous annual Florida foodie festivals.
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Florida 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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What’s New in Florida Golf for 2019
What’s new in Florida golf for 2019? If golfing is your game, these four Florida golf courses and greens are new or improved for 2019. They include high-tech driving ranges and signature resorts and courses.
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