Why yes, it is that time of year where I get to relive my gluttony favorite meals from my travels of the year. I sure got around in 2013, so my favorite eats are certainly varied. And I've gotten worse about how many pictures I take of my meals, meaning they are much more frequent. To those who have … [Read more...] about My Favorite Eats of 2013
Florida
Florida: The Land of Sunsets
As the summer is winding down, I can't believe how little I have been out in the sun. My "summer" is typically in April and September, as I work every June and July. Back in April, I had my Ultimate Florida Road Trip, which took me from St. Augustine to Key West and back, soaking in what the state … [Read more...] about Florida: The Land of Sunsets
Best Free and Cheap Things to Do in Miami
Continuing my series on how to experience expensive cities for cheap, I headed to the land of nightclubs and beaches: Miami. While it's not quite on par with Sydney or London, Miami is certainly one of the more expensive cities in the United States, particularly when it comes to accommodation and … [Read more...] about Best Free and Cheap Things to Do in Miami
Fort Lauderdale By Water
Some places are best experienced by water and Fort Lauderdale, Florida is one such place. As a city surrounded by canals and rivers, it's reminiscent of a more exotic Venice, complete with palm trees and bikinis. It's one of the world's largest cruise ports and where people like Stephen Spielberg … [Read more...] about Fort Lauderdale By Water
Photo Essay: Miami’s Villa Vizcaya
I've seen many remnants of America's Gilded Age, of a time when Northern robber barons made their summer homes down south. You might have heard their names before, particularly the Vanderbilts of Asheville's Biltmore Estate. And then there's Villa Vizcaya. Agricultural tycoon John Deering made … [Read more...] about Photo Essay: Miami’s Villa Vizcaya