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Florida Blooms During A Bitter Northern Winter
Much of the U.S. is under winter’s chill or covered in snow and ice. Here in Florida, everything is popping with spring-like color, defying the calendar. The Sunshine State is basking— some say baking— in temperatures reaching the middle to upper 80’s. Living in the Tampa Bay area this time of year is glorious. I…
Visit Cuba And Relax On A Park Bench—Without Leaving The United States
No, it’s not the latest in virtual reality tours. You can stand on real Cuban soil—actual land owned by Cuba— and relax under the sun and watch the chickens walk by. Yes, the chickens are real, too. No passport required. The Tampa, Florida neighborhood of Ybor City is a cultural melting pot, influenced by its…
Give Your Sweetheart A Sweet Treat: Their Own Candy Bar
In the middle of Pennsylvania farmland and Amish country is a factory emitting the sweet aroma of chocolate. The town of Hershey is known as Chocolatetown, USA. Right smack dab in the center of town is Hershey’s Chocolate World, a visitor center immersing you in all things chocolate, as in all things Hershey. Create Your…
Touch Your Soul With An Elegant And Soothing Sunset
If you are fortunate to live near a place where the sun sets over the horizon, my advice is to take advantage and see it every chance you get. There are many sources of emotional therapy, and sunset gazing is just as effective as any you will find. It is a natural source of healing…
Florida’s Bahia Honda State Park: Did I Die And Go To Heaven?
An island with so much splendor should be a sin. Turquoise water as clear as gin. Sprawling coconut palms with plump green fruit. Bleach white sand as soft as a baby’s skin. Watch the sun rise from the Atlantic Ocean and then set on the Gulf of Mexico from the same spot. The wonders of…