It’s almost July and the weather has become pretty juicy. One thing is for sure: I don’t stray too far from water between now and October. What better to do now than spend weekends and mornings on Broward County’s (almost empty) beaches. The snowbirds have returned home and holiday season is not in full swing […]
South Florida
Wakodahatchee Wetlands – The Perfect Half Day Excursion
Don’t have all day to spend adventuring? Want to go for Sunday brunch and kill some hours beforehand – or burn some calories after? Wakodahatchee Wetlands is the perfect little place to visit when you only have a couple of hours to spend. It’s up to you how much you want to linger, but the […]
Kayaking With Live Music And Sharks? Have It All In The Little Basin, Islamorada!
First of all, this little adventure could involve a secret kayak and SUP launch. However, I am so protective of it – it is free and small and lovely – that I am not going to plaster the location all over the internet. Nope. Sorry – not sorry! The good news is that there are […]
The History Of Diving Museum – Rainy Day Fun In The Keys
The month of June this year started with more rain than one could ever wish for. In fact, as I am writing this, drops are pummeling my windows once again. Sigh. When you live in the ‘Sunshine State’, you expect the sun to be shining. When it doesn’t, a lot of the usual outdoor activities […]
Triking The Florida Keys
Last year, I published a book with the title ‘Walking The Keys To Happiness’, which is about walking in general and how beneficial it is for our body and mind. The book is also about my experience of walking the Florida Keys solo and unaided in October 2013. I walked the Keys from Mile Marker […]
Shark Valley In Everglades National Park – Visit Alligators And Friends In Their Natural Habitat
Don’t go to Shark Valley expecting to see sharks, but most of you probably know that. So why is Shark Valley called Shark Valley at all? Well, the ‘Shark Valley Slough’ runs through this area, supplying much of the water to the Everglades, and feeding into the Shark River. Some sharks do come up into […]
The Fruit And Spice Park In Homestead – Educational Fun For The Whole Family
You might have noticed my blog’s strange obsession with the Redland area lately. No? Well, I wrote two articles recently, one about the Redland Road Rallye here, and another about Schnebly Winery here. Prior to spending a few weekends in the Redland area, I had no idea how much there was to see and do […]
An Afternoon At Historic Deering Estate In Miami
As the temperatures start to cool down in South Florida, I begin to – reluctantly – think about things to do that don’t involve getting into water. Miami is home to a few hidden gems, for example Vizcaya and the topic of today’s post, the wonderful Deering Estate. Both were owned by brothers Charles and […]