Homosassa Springs is well known to most people in Florida. The town of Homosassa is considered by many to be the scalloping capital of Florida. And, many folks will tell you it’s the manatee capital of Florida. Homosassa is indeed famous for both, but the neighboring town of Crystal River also claims these accolades. Regardless,…
When I tell most people about the Mermaids of Weeki Wachee Springs in Florida, I am met with raised eyebrows. The Mermaids of Weeki Wachee Springs underwater extravaganza only takes place at Weeki Wachee Springs! Typically, people think I am talking about a theater-style Broadway show, and most assume I mean a show about Disney’s…
The Devils Den Spring – a Prehistoric Spring is something most Floridians know about. A couple of years ago, a spree of promotional videos captivated the imagination of anyone who did not know about this spring. If you’ve seen any of those videos or pictures like me, you probably wonder what it’s like to visit….
I was somewhat reluctant to write this article because the Rainbow River Florida is unlike anything you will ever experience. It is not full of tourists, nor is it full of city slickers. It is a natural, old-fashioned watering hole where people tube the river, drink beer, connect tubes, drag their stash in a cooler,…
The natural springs of Suwannee Springs, formerly known as Suwannee Sulfur Springs, are located in Suwannee Springs, Florida, not far from Live Oak. Suwannee Springs used to be a popular tourist destination and hotel. Suwannee River, Water Management District, is presently in charge of its administration. While it might not be one of the most…
Whenever I see content related to Ginnie Springs, I automatically roll my eyes. Aside from the fact that it’s probably the most publicized spring in Florida and potentially the most well-known, it is my least favorite of all – and by a long shot. I know that those who love Ginne Springs will violently disagree,…
Blue Spring State Park in Florida, not to be confused with Ruth B. Kirby Gilchrist Blue Springs, is the first spring I ever swam in. It’s also the first place where I saw a manatee. Blue Spring State Park will always hold a special place in my heart, as many of my summer days have…
Perhaps one of the most famous castles in the world, a visit inside Neuschwanstein Castle may not be what you expect. This fairy tale castle is often referred to as the “Disney Castle,” the “Sleeping Beauty Castle,” and the “Cinderella Castle. “Almost everyone recognizes this Romanesque Revival Castle perched on the rocky hills of Hohenschwangau….
Shadowed by the fame of Neuschwanstein Castle, many tourists skip visiting Hohenschwangau Castle. For the life of me, I can’t understand why. If you like castles, why would you not go inside both? Fortunately, people have stated that Hohenschwangau Castle is more beautiful than its famous neighbor in recent years. Here are a few reasons…
Nestled between Switzerland and Austria, and situated on the banks of the Rhine. Here’s why you should visit the Liechtenstein Castles! Visiting Liechtenstein was never on my list. I’ll be frank – I’d never even heard of it. We stumbled across it while enjoying a day out in Switzerland. Ironically, we accidentally drove back down…