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The Best Vegan Dishes to try in the Tampa area

I’ve been a vegetarian for over 30 years and have not had much difficulty (in the past few years) finding great entrees wherever I travel. More restaurants today are offering delicious ...

Attraction of the Week: The Chihuly Collection

While St. Petersburg is most popular with vacationers for its’ proximity to world-class white sand beaches, the artsy city is also rich in culture. The art scene here is particularly ...

The Best Urban Parks & Green Spaces in Philadelphia

Plan some time out during your Philadelphia trip to check out all the city’s wonderful green spaces and urban parks. William Penn designed 5 public squares including Washington Square which is ...

Brew with a view: 10 Coffeeshops with Amazing Scenery

While most hotels today are equipped with a Keurig machine, it’s nice to get out and about and explore small businesses while traveling in a new area. I love coffee and especially drinking a ...

Attraction of the Week: Empire State Building Observation Deck

You have seen it in countless movies and TV shows, most notably Sleepless in Seattle, An Affair to Remember, and Elf (over 250 productions have filmed here!). Now enjoy the jaw dropping views for ...

Get Lost in Nature at these 12 Tampa Bay Parks and Preserves

While you may not find any monumental hiking trails in Tampa, you will find an abundance of quaint nature preserves which are great for bird watching, alligator sightings, and light exercise. What I ...

20 Ways to Cool Down During the Hot, Humid Tampa Summer Season (besides the beach!)

When the temp soars past 90 on a daily basis, with sunny skies and intense humidity to boot, it can be difficult to enjoy the summer season on Florida’s Gulf coast. While beaches are always a ...

The Best Themed Restaurants in Orlando

I’ve found that for the most part themed restaurants tend to be touristy, overpriced, and the food is never as authentic as that which you find at a great local restaurant. However, for most ...

The Best Free Things to do in Tampa Bay

With Busch Gardens, easy access to Orlando theme parks, endless miles of white sand beaches, beautiful preserves, and world-class museums, Tampa Bay is rightfully so a popular vacation destination ...

The 21 Best Things to See and Do in Philly’s Main Line

The Main Line is a name given to the suburban Philly towns which lie along the former Main Line route of the Pennsylvania railroad. Originally, the area was founded by notable Philadelphia families ...