Black history in Tampa is deep - but it might seem hard to find. African Americans have lived in the area since before cities were incorporated. Yet, many Black historic sites are no longer standing due to segregation, discrimination and ignorance. There are Black...
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Visiting Honeymoon Island State Park
Welcome to our first article about Florida State Parks. We'll be visiting all 175 state parks in the Sunshine State, which can take 5 or 6...
Visiting Black History Museums In The United States
For over 400 years, descendants of African slaves have helped build the history of the United States of America alongside immigrants from...
Visiting Florida State Parks
When people think of visiting Florida, a lot of times they immediately think of visiting Disney or going to Harry Potter world. While...
Travel Mastermind to the Riviera Maya
Travel and writing have both been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. I loved to travel and I loved to write but I never...
National Museum of African American History, Washington DC
Part of my travel journey is sharing the love of travel with my daughter. I believe that travel helps educate us so we can learn about...
Historic Homes Near Tarrytown, New York
If you enjoy visiting historic homes, exploring gardens and seeing now 'the other half' lived in the 19th and early 20th century, make a...
Food, Drinks and History In Ybor City
Living in the Tampa Bay Area gives me the ability to visit a lot of places. One of my favorite places to take a staycation is Ybor City....
5 Things To Do in Sarasota
Located on the west coast of Florida, Sarasota is a beautiful place to visit with lots of unique things to do. It is easily accessible by...
5 Things Not To Do On Amtrak
Riding Amtrak can be a lot of fun, as long as you follow some basic rules that will help everyone have a great trip.
Escape to St. Petersburg
I needed a break. With work, family, some health issues and life in general working my nerves I decided a one day staycation was due. I...
5 Reasons I Love Traveling To Havana
People are surprised when they hear I went to Havana, Cuba for the first time and then returned 4 months later. Their first question is...