#latepost I rang in the new year by heading east to Stuart, Florida for a weekend full of kayaking, fishing, and relaxation on the St. Lucie River. It was a spur of the moment thing and super last minute. I was lucky to book the kind of amazing deal I did considering it was in the middle of the holiday season and the reservations were made within 48 hours of…
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12 St. Pete day trips you need to take
One of the best things about living in St. Pete are the amazing day trips you can take to nearby cities and attractions. Considering that I love getting the most out of my travels without breaking my wallet, I love taking quick day trips and…
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4 St. Pete Restaurants featured on Triple D
Guy Fieri’s show Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives, or “Triple D” as it’s popularly known, has become somewhat of a national cult classic of a show. I mean, who hasn’t seen an episode of Triple D at this point? His spiky blonde hair, authentic interactions with…
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The ultimate guide to St. Pete’s Saturday Morning Market
St. Pete’s Saturday Morning Market is an event you can’t miss as it’s one of the best experiences one can have in the area in my opinion. The market is a display of local culture at its finest and has a mission of being the…
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Sunken Gardens – St. Pete’s tropical oasis
Sunken Gardens is considered a hidden gem by locals and visitors alike, but it’s hardly hidden at all. Situated off of busy 4th Street N with a huge, retro sign on the sidewalk, it’s one of those attractions that’s nearby and driven past all the…
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Daytona Beach Shores: my oceanfront getaway
Weekend Getaway: Daytona Beach Shores Over the summer, bf and I headed east for some time away from workplace stress. Where to? Daytona Beach Shores. It served us up a healthy dose of some much-needed R & R and crashing ocean waves. Daytona Beach Shores…
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10 hotels to stay in downtown St. Petersburg
This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure for more info. Downtown St. Petersburg is a great place to stay for a vacation or staycation. It’s less than 25 minutes from Tampa International Airport and less than 20 minutes from St. Pete – Clearwater…
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Where to eat in Daytona Beach
I recently had the chance to visit the Daytona Beach area and had every intention of making a full trip out of it. Boutiques, the Speedway, Slingshot, you name it. I wanted to do it all. In typical fashion, I succeeded in eating and drinking…
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9 reasons why millennials should move to St. Pete
If you’re a millennial who’s unsure about St. Pete or Florida, think it’s for old people, racism/bigotry, etc., you’re not alone. I had similar thoughts before moving here too. Florida, in general, gets a bad wrap and is often made fun of by those of…
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Weedon Island Preserve in St. Petersburg, FL | the ultimate guide
So many times do I drive past Weedon Island when going to work, but I seldom visit, which is truly a shame as it’s a beautiful local gem that’s totally underrated in my opinion. I recently went back to the natural wonder and fell in…