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Safety Harbor Spotlight

Safety Harbor is one of my favorite towns in the Tampa Bay Area. Conveniently located just over the Courtney Campbell Causeway, Safety Harbor is the perfect meeting spot for travelers coming from either Tampa or St. Pete. This quite little town is not only the idealistic place to live in the area but also a great place to spend an evening or day exploring.

Is Parkesdale in Plant City Open?

I have seen several posts on Instagram about the wonders of the Parkesdale Market, and I knew I needed to make the trip over there. Located in Plant City, Florida, the Parkesdale Farm Market has been drawing in visitors for decades. They have such a wide selection of local produce available, but they’re best known for their strawberries - especially their strawberry shortcake.

Spotlight: Bright Ice

A few days ago, I saw a post on Reddit asking if there was any "exceptionally good ice cream" in St. Pete. Naturally, I was intrigued. I mean, who doesn't want to know where all the exceptional ice cream near them is? One place was mentioned over and over, with people raving about it: Bright Ice

5 Days in San Francisco, California

It’s been a week since we got back from California. While our anniversary trip to Savannah, Georgia, looked a lot different last year for multiple reasons, we learned that we are different travelers now than we were before we became parents. Considering what a whirlwind visit I had when I last visited SF for a 36-hour business trip, this trip was definitely more slow-paced, with a lot more napping involved. After we knocked out our pre-trip planning, here’s how we spent five leisurely days in San Francisco.

A Long Weekend in Charlotte Itinerary

This past weekend I took a small trip up to Charlotte to knock a few things off my to-do list. Most importantly I visited one of my best friends from college to celebrate her baby girl due next month. I was also able to see my very best friend who lives in South Carolina and get to explore a new city with another great friend in between. So many memories were made this weekend, and my heart is so full. If you are looking to take a little or big trip to Charlotte here is our itinerary for the weekend.

Top 10 Vegan Restaurants in St. Pete, Florida

The donuts at Valkyrie Doughnuts are yeast-raised, egg-free and dairy-free. While I prefer a cake donut, these were quite delicious, and I never would have guessed that most of their flavors were vegan. Which led me to do some research - what other great vegan places have I been missing out on in St. Pete? Here are just a few of the other vegan and plant-based restaurants in the area, giving you ten awesome options to choose from.

Spotlight: Voodoo Doughnut

When Tyler and I were visiting for the holiday in July 2019, I made sure we stopped for Voodoo Doughnut before we headed out to the Garden of the Gods. Are they the perfect hiking food? No. But we made it work. If you’ve never been to Voodoo Doughnut, this is definitely a stop to make on your next trip.

A Weekend on Amelia Island

Amelia Island is located about 45 minutes north of Jacksonville, Florida, and it's the perfect secluded beach town. While Amelia Island is home to a few upscale hotels, the island is mostly residential and still has a lot of untouched natural Florida beauty to discover. With its proximity to Fernandina Beach, visitors to Amelia Island also have the luxury of exploring a quaint beachside town filled with amazing seafood, cute shops, and an active nightlife.