First A Little On Henry Flagler Henry Morrison Flagler was born in 1830 into humble circumstances, his father a Presbyterian minister. He would describe his childhood often as having been ‘hungry and cold’. Henry Flagler left home at the tender age of 14, and managed to eventually rise to arguably one of the most impressive self-made […]
Florida Travel
A Tourist In Jacksonville – Got To Try Everything Once Including Amtrak!
An unused Amtrak ticket and plenty of time to spare for a little solo traveling, I was wondering where in Florida I hadn’t been to. An important consideration for a solo traveling girl is also that the train was not going to drop me off somewhere in the middle of the night. It turned out […]
More Kayaking In The Keys – Paddling Key Largo’s John Pennekamp State Park
Looking For Things To Do In The Keys This Weekend? Why not try some kayaking in Key Largo? John Pennekamp Park is a fantastic choice. John Pennekamp is actually called a ‘coral reef state park’ and the first undersea park in the United States! Card Sound Bridge – On the Way! John Pennekamp offers something […]
Visit The Ancient Spanish Monastery In North Miami – Miami Off The Beaten Path’s Finest
Would you want to go and see a monastery from the 12th century in North America? You don’t believe this is possible? Well, you better read on! Where is it? I bet you haven’t been to the ancient Spanish monastery in North Miami! Or maybe you have been for a wedding ceremony, if you are […]
The Dry Tortugas In The Florida Keys – A Fort In Paradise
Where are the Dry Tortugas? Ponce de Leon discovered the Dry Tortugas in 1513 and noticed an abundance of sea turtles . Turtles provided an important and easy food source for sailors, especially when they come up on the sand to lay their eggs. The islands began to be known as the ‘Tortugas’ (Spanish for […]
Kayaking Toilet Seat Cut In Islamorada – Yes, You Heard Right!
A Word Of Warning Let me say this first and foremost: if you are easily offended by potty humor, perhaps this is not the place for you. Personally, I think it is worth flushing this attitude down the ‘you know what’ already, and just relax and expect a fun day out in the beautiful Florida […]
Discover Hidden Mangrove Tunnels In Key Largo – Kayaking Dusenbury Creek and Dodging Motorboats
Kayaking in Key Largo is spectacular, considering you are just a little drive from the mainland and the hustle and bustle of Miami. Plenty of mangrove filled waterways near the shore instantly transport you into a quiet world far away from civilization, so it feels, although you are never too far from it! The roar of […]
Whiskey Creek – Kayaking Amongst Murder and Prohibition
Where? Whiskey Creek, a roughly 2 mile stretch of mangrove lined shallow canal, sits quietly in John U Lloyd State Park in Dania Beach, just across from the mighty Port Everglades. It is nestled between the stunning natural (and largely very quiet) beach, and the intracoastal waterway. It’s very easy to miss. I have known […]