Showers To Flowers: Welcome May!

The old adage—”April showers bring May flowers”—doesn’t quite apply here in Central Florida. I sweat more than the scant rain we receive all month. Yet, despite the dryness, my garden bursts with color and life. Wildflowers flaunt vibrant coats of red, purple, yellow, orange, and white. Caterpillars munch on milkweed, fattening up before transforming into Monarchs, Giant Swallowtails, and…

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🌏 How Global Trade Shapes The Way We Wander

When you sip a cappuccino in Rome or buy a handmade trinket in Croatia, you’re not just engaging with a local culture — you’re riding the invisible currents of global trade. Most travelers don’t think about shipping lanes, tariffs, or currency flows when they pack their suitcase. But let me tell you, whether you’re strolling through the Champs-Élysées…

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Up, Up, And Away To Italia!

So it begins. Mellow Wanderer sets out with his loving and beautiful companion, Mrs. Wanderer, for a seven week journey to the ancient city of Rome and places beyond. Our home base is near the historic area close to the Spanish Steps. (As seen in the above photo.) Stay tuned for some exciting adventures! Ciao,…

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Rain Or Shine This Island Paradise Shines

Nothing cuts through the fun at the southern most spot in the continental U.S. Not searing heat, stifling humidity, or torrential tropical storms of South Florida. Key West just keeps rolling along through it all! Mallory Square Sunset On our current trip, a passing cold front confronts the hot moist air of Key West and…

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