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Social Distancing: 8 Ways to Enjoy Travel Without Leaving Your Home
- Solo Travel Girl
- March 22, 2020
- #ColorOurCollections
- Travel Without Leaving Home
Exercising social distancing but the travel bug is gnawing away? Here are eight few ways to enjoy travel without leaving your home.
Continue ReadingRoad Trip: 10 of America’s Tastiest Food Trails
- Solo Travel Girl
- March 2, 2020
- Culinary Travel
- Food Trails
- road trip
Here are 10 of America’s tastiest food trails, ideal for mapping out an adventurous culinary journey. Keep the gas tank full, your tummy empty, and be prepared to nosh on a variety of eats across the country. They range from Buffalo wings to tacos and donuts to Hoosier Pie.
Continue ReadingThings to do in North Port, Florida: Axe Throwing at The Axe Haus
- Solo Travel Girl
- February 24, 2020
- Axe Throwing
- things to do in North Port
Looking for things to do in North Port, Florida? Axe throwing is the fastest growing sport and The Axe Haus is an axe-cellent time.
Continue ReadingTravel to Virginia: Rolling Along Norfolk’s Cannonball Trail History Tour
- Solo Travel Girl
- February 15, 2020
- Cannonball Trail
- travel to Virginia
Norfolk has a Cannonball Trail? They sure do! During a Thanksgiving trip to visit friends in Virginia, I found myself rolling along Norfolk’s Cannonball Trail History Tour.
Continue ReadingA Kayaking Trip Reminds Me I Am Enough
- Solo Travel Girl
- May 16, 2019
- Florida travel
- Match off-line events
- Sunset Kayak Trip
A group outing during a kayaking trip reminds me I am enough.
Continue ReadingI Witnessed My First Honor Flight Welcome Home Ceremony!
- Solo Travel Girl
- May 13, 2019
- Honor Flight
- Thank a Veteran
- veterans
I witnessed the return home of an Honor Flight for the first time. This beautiful moment happened at RSW in Fort Myers, Fla.
Continue ReadingBooks to Inspire Young Readers to Protect Water Quality
- Solo Travel Girl
- April 7, 2019
- Florida's Water Quality
Today’s youth are tomorrow’s leaders. These three books will inspire young readers to protect Florida’s water quality.
Continue ReadingCircle the Center With New Travel Guidebook About Florida’s Labyrinth
Those who love Florida and venturing off-the-beaten path will be thrilled with the new travel guidebook by award-winning author Lucy Tobias. Titled Circle the Center: Labyrinths in Florida, Lucy traveled throughout Florida and either walked or contacted more than 130 labyrinths and selected 95 for the book. She walked most solo but sometimes her adorable corgi Obi joined her.
Continue ReadingFlorida Travel: Vacation in Fort Myers & Sanibel Like a Pro
Sometimes, the best kept secrets are right under our noses. I have lived in Florida for more than 20 years and have explored this state from top to bottom from Pensacola to Dry Tortugas and everywhere in between. Yet, every day I am learning something new about the Sunshine State. I’m guessing there are thousands […]
Continue ReadingDiscover Florida’s Downtowns with Free Smartphone App
Florida boasts a rich history and a free smartphone application published by the Florida Humanities Council shares some of the Sunshine State’s most intriguing stories. Called Florida Stories, users can download the free app to explore more than a dozen downtowns through self-guided audio walking tours.
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