In a past life, the East Martello Museum was a military fort, but today it is home to a rather odd museum with bizarre and even some haunted exhibits and residents. The exhibits cover a good range of Key West history through historic artifacts, local...
An almost hidden beach next to a fort from the Civil War era does not sound like the typical Key West scenery, but that's exactly what Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park is. Expansive beaches are surprisingly few and far between throughout the Keys, but...
Key West is home to many bed and breakfasts ranging from small and basic to grand and fancy, but most are cheaper than staying in a larger hotel. I like the quaintness and personal attention of a bed and breakfast, but we had yet to...
Sunsets in Key West are a big deal--every evening Mallory Square hosts a sunset celebration where thousands of people gather to watch the sun dip below the horizon. With gorgeous colors and the elusive green flair, more often than not, you will catch a great...
Somehow, Key West continues to draw me in with a tighter grasp every time I set foot on its sizzling shores. I have visited this tiny island paradise more times than I can count (and yes, I can count into double digits, thank you very...
I love street art--there's something about the raw grittiness and sheer talent that makes me stop dead in my tracks. I could wander around looking at street art all day, sunup to sundown, which makes the Wynwood Art District near Midtown Miami, a perfect place to...
We hope everyone has a great 4th of July, whether you celebrate the United States holiday of Independence or not! Our favorite way to spend the holiday is back home at the lakes in MN, which we get to do this year, so we...
Every year in February, the seaside city of Delray Beach holds "The Best Stinkin' Party in Town": The Garlic Fest. Taking place for three straight days in Old School Square right off of popular Atlantic Avenue in downtown Delray Beach, the festival is filled with...
Bok Tower Gardens in Lake Whales, FL, is about an hour drive and a welcome escape from the busyness of Orlando. Developed by Edward W. Bok in the 1920's on top of Iron Mountain, one of the highest points in Florida, the historic landscape garden...
San Francisco is one of my favorite west coast cities--we visited a few years ago, and with such a great vibe and so much to do, I would love to visit again, sooner rather than later. My favorite experiences in the San Francisco area...
We recently spent an ice filled weekend in Minneapolis with our good friends Rob and Steph. I'm not sure where my obsession came from, but I had a strong urge to seek out ice related activities. Perhaps it was because I haven't had a snowy...
Boat tours are around every corner in Florida, but your ride can vary greatly from one boat to another, even when you are exploring the same area. The Star Island and Fisher Island areas in Miami's Biscayne Bay, are popular spots for obvious reasons--the island's...
