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Delicious smoked brisket at Conservatory, a restaurant in Houston. If you're visiting Houston, you need to try barbeque brisket!

Tipping in the USA: Tipping etiquette in the United States by an American

January 3, 2020 by Karen 39 Comments

As someone who has worked in the service industry, I believe that tipping in the United States is important.  The United States does not have universal high wages.   Although your perceptions of the United States may be different, if you’re traveling in the United States, you generally need to tip.  Keep reading for tipping etiquette in the United States!

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Filed Under: Florida, General Travel Tips, New York City, New York State, North America, Pennsylvania, Uncategorized, United States

Historic part of Cassadaga, Florida

A guide to Cassadaga, one of Florida’s most quirky towns

February 7, 2020 by Steve Leave a Comment

In Central Florida, there is one town is known as the Psychic or/and Spiritualist Capital of the United States. There are several ways in which you may know this town; either you are a local resident,  believe in Spiritualism, or heard the Tom Petty song Casa Daga. This quick little visitor’s guide to this off the beaten path town in Florida will detail the best things to do in Cassadaga.

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Filed Under: Florida, North America, Uncategorized, United States

Photo of a beautiful shop in a former theatre in Winter Park, Florida. Read why you should visit Winter Park!

Why you should consider visiting Winter Park, Florida, an easy day trip from Disneyworld

January 1, 2020 by Steve 3 Comments

Most travelers thinking about visiting Central Florida, think Disneyworld. Only twenty minutes from Downtown Orlando is the charming city of Winter Park. Winter Park is not widely known but should be. It feels like the best of many American cities mixed together with its beautiful streets, cozy boutiques, beautiful campus, and walkable downtown area. I hope that you’re inspired to visit Winter Park!

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Filed Under: Florida, North America, United States

DeLeon Springs State Park: A natural gem near Orlando

January 15, 2019 by Steve Leave a Comment

If you’re looking for a beautiful place to go kayaking in Central Florida, consider visiting DeLeon Springs State Park. Although this park was not visited by Ponce De Leon himself, this beautiful state park near Orlando is a hidden gem full of beautiful natural spots and a great destination for famillies. Keep reading on why you should visit DeLeon Springs State Park

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Filed Under: Florida, Uncategorized, United States

Photo of Ringling gardens in Sarasota by the Nomadic Boys. This is one of the best day trips from Orlando for history lovers! #florida #travel

10+ interesting day trips from Orlando for nature and culture lovers

January 25, 2019 by Karen Leave a Comment

Although most people head to Orlando for the theme parks, Central Florida holds a lot of beauty if you’re looking for a bit more culture and nature. As a frequent visitor of Central Florida, I’ve compiled some interesting day trips from Orlando perfect for nature lovers, history geeks, and culture lovers about an hour (or two) from Orlando.

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Filed Under: Florida, Uncategorized, United States

Manatees swimming at Blue Springs State Park in Florida

Blue Spring: The best place to see manatees in the wild in Florida

January 2, 2019 by Karen Leave a Comment

One of our favorite places to go as a family while in Florida is to Blue Spring State Park. This Florida state park is one of the best places to see manatees in the wild in Florida. Read tips for visiting this amazing park to see these majestic sea creatures in their natural environment!

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Filed Under: Florida, North America, Uncategorized, United States

Things to do in Clermont, Florida, a great day trip from Orlando

January 14, 2019 by Steve Leave a Comment

Hidden just an hour away from Orlando, you’ll find Clermont, Florida. This quiet town offers the best of Florida’s natural side for those looking for a break from the parks. Here, you’ll find wineries, orange orchards, scenic lakes, beautiful hikes into Florida’s natural landscape, and some quirky attractions from pre-Disney Florida. Keep reading about the best things to do in Clermont, Florida.

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Filed Under: Florida, North America, Uncategorized, United States

Visiting Orlando, Florida? Read about the best budget day trip from Orlando, perfect for families.

Rainbow Springs State Park, the most beautiful day trip from Orlando Florida

February 21, 2018 by Karen 1 Comment

My grandparents live in Orlando, Florida, so I’ve gone countless times to the theme parks in Orlando.  Sometimes, you’re looking for something a little different. On my last trip, I took a day trip from Orlando to Rainbow Springs State Park in Dunnellon, Florida.

As much as I love my family, there’s something about being out in nature away from the parking lots, strip malls, and real estate developments that define so much of Florida.  As soon as I reached the crystal-clear water of Rainbow Springs, I felt a sigh of relief amidst all the greenery.  Keep reading for the best budget day trip from Orlando.

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Filed Under: Budget Travel, Florida, North America, Sustainable Tourism, Travel, United States Tagged With: Budget Travel, florida, nature, Travel, travel tips, USA

Subway traveling in New York City. Read how to travel in the United States without a car!

Everything you need to know about traveling without a car in the United States

August 3, 2018 by Karen 6 Comments

As someone who is American and has never had a driver’s license, I am uniquely qualified to write about traveling in the United States without a car.  A lot of people say it can’t be done–and it will be miserable, however I’ve found that it has minimally impacted my experience traveling in the United States.

This post will be about my experience living and traveling in the United States without a car and I hope that inspires you to travel in America in a more sustainable way!

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Filed Under: Budget Travel, Florida, Local Guides, New York City, New York State, North America, Pennsylvania, Travel, United States

Looking for your guide to St. Pete, Florida? Read the best things to do in St. Pete, Florida and where to eat in St. Pete, Florida.

Your guide to St. Pete, Florida with the best things to do in St. Pete, Florida

June 12, 2018 by Karen Leave a Comment

You may be familiar with things to do in Orlando, Florida, where most families spend time during the summer traveling to Walt Disney World, but have you heard of a small town called St.Petersburg, Florida?  St. Petersburg, Florida is located in Pinellas County on the west coast of Florida.  Today, Amanda, a St. Pete, local will be telling about her hometown of St. Petersburg, Florida and the best things to do in St. Pete, including St. Pete Beach.

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Filed Under: Florida, Local Guides, North America, Sustainable Tourism, Travel, United States Tagged With: florida, USA

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Karen. American expat and cat lover from New York City who lived in Amsterdam…. Then, Paris. Now, living in The Hague, the Netherlands. Happily married to Jacob.

Guidebook Author to Moon Amsterdam, Brussels, and Bruges, published March 2022.

 

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