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Florida Travel: Walking Tour Through Miami’s Little Havana
A walking tour of Miami’s Little Havana and Calle Ocho is like stepping into Cuba’s capital city. Dominoes, cigars, and mojitos are some of the experiences to savor during a visit to Little Havana. Either explore on your own, hire a guide, or join a group walking tour and let the rhythm move you.
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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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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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2018: Yes, Flamingo is Open in Everglades National Park
Recently, I took a nostalgic trip to a place I once called home and I can confirm, yes, Flamingo is open in Everglades National Park. After many hurricanes and aging infrastructure, work is not done but one company has taken the destination under its wing to make it something magnificent.
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Things to do in Ohio: Butler County Donut Trail
My foodie nose found a “magically delicious” trail and I’m adding it to my list of things to do in Ohio. It’s called the Butler County Donut Trail.
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Solo Travel Girl’s Adventures Near & Far: Ep. 2
During Episode 2 of Solo Travel Girl’s Adventures Near & Far on WKDW Radio, 97.5 FM, I spoke with the Florida International Air Show (Oct. 21 – 23) and Kelley Higney, founder of the Bug Bite Thing,.
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Solo Travel Girl’s Adventures Near & Far: Ep. 3
Howdy! I know I’ve been busy as a bee but I think I forgot to tell y’all I have a radio show! It’s called Solo Travel Girl’s Adventures Near & Far and broadcasts weekly on Thursdays at noon on WKDW 97.5 FM community radio in North Port, Fla.
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Retro Rad Holiday Fun with Emily Ellyn of Next Food Network Star
Growing up, cheese balls rolled into our home every holiday season when students gave my dad (a teacher) Pepperidge Farm gift boxes. Like the disco ball, the big ole’ cheese ball reminds me of growing up in the ’70s and conjures up images of plaid bell-bottoms, white belts and shag carpeting. Although what’s old is […]
Continue ReadingZ is for “Zed”
From my previous post, you know I’m a Yankee but what you probably don’t realize is I grew up a stone’s throw from the Canadian border. This meant my siblings and I grew up somewhat influenced by Canadian radio and television.
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