Jul
15
2014
Two years ago I made a brief visit to the Val Di Funes in South Tyrol, Italy and I swore I would return one day when I had more time to explore. So last fall, I finally did. I met up with a very good photographer friend for a short girls weekend tucked into the tiny town of Santa Magdelena in the Valley (Val di Funes) at the foot of the Dolomite mountain range. We spent 3 days exploring, photographing and relaxing in the solitude of this stunning area. It couldn’t have been more perfect.
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2 comments | tags: Autumn, Dolomites, Fall, Italy, Photography destinations, South Tyrol | posted in Austria Travel Tips, Bavaria Travel Tips, Europe Travel Tips, Must see cities / places
May
14
2014
While other parts of the country have enjoyed having microbreweries in their towns for decades, Florida (like we do here in the South) is a tad slower to catch on… but no more. There are craft beers to be enjoyed here in the Sunshine State and even more importantly in my new (old) home of Sarasota / Bradenton. Yay!
Big Top Brewing Company officially opened their tasting room to the public at the beginning of April and is now serving hand crafted tasty-ness to the wonderful people living and visiting in beautiful Sarasota, Florida.
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no comments | tags: Bradenton, Brewery, Craft Beer, Microbrewery Sarasota, Sarasota, Tasting Room | posted in Florida Travel Tips, Restaurants / Bars, Things to do
Apr
2
2014
Despite being known for it’s beaches, theme parks, and retirement communities, Florida has a lot more to offer than meets the eye. Inland you will find an intricate ecosystem of freshwater springs, 21 of which are located in Florida State Parks. Their clear, turquoise water and constant refreshing temperature of around 70 degrees make a perfect place to escape Florida’s oppressing summertime heat. Juniper Springs in the Ocala National Forest is a gorgeous place to spend a weekend and enjoy some authentic Florida nature!
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no comments | tags: Camping in Florida, Central Florida, Florida, Juniper Springs, Ocala, Ocala National Forest | posted in Florida Travel Tips, Places to Stay, Things to do, US Travel Tips, Where to stay
Jan
9
2014
If you are in Florida and looking for a unique and special dining experience, you should definitely do dinner on the farm. In Bradenton, Florida, King Family Farms has joined up with The Loft 5 to offer Farm to Table dinners and let you have a dining experience unlike any other…
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no comments | tags: Bradenton, Eat Local, Farm to Table, Florida, Fresh Eating, King Family Farm, The Loft 5 | posted in Florida Travel Tips, Must see cities / places, Restaurants / Bars, Things to do, Uncategorized, US Travel Tips
Dec
17
2013
Perhaps you have never heard of Alajar. I know I hadn’t until very good friends of mine decided this would be their wedding destination this past year. So off I went for 8 days to a place I knew virtually nothing about and fell in love with everything about Andalusia.
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1 comment | tags: Alajar, Andalucia, Aracena, European Getaways, Spain | posted in Europe Travel Tips, Must see cities / places