Every once in a while, your travels take you to places you never knew existed. Often, this includes a variety of experiences, and food is one we all cherish. After my first visit to Bartow, the locals gave me several recommendations of things we should do on our next visit. Sweet Magnolias Cafe Bartow, Florida,…
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 our 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…
All Bartowans are familiar with The Wonder House, Bartow, Florida. After all, it was once the town’s main tourist attraction from 1934 to 1963. Sadly, like many mansions before it, The Wonder House has been through its share of owners and long stints of abandonment. 2015, the new owners purchased it to pursue their dream…
Heidiland is a region of Eastern Switzerland packed with high mountains, clear lakes, diverse nature, and original postcard-worthy villages. A total of 32 communities in an area of 24 square miles. It’s also home to Heidi Village, the original site of the world-famous Heidi story. A short-day trip from the Bavarian region of Germany, Austria,…
An Africa Safari in Florida? Yes, really, and right in the heart of Central Florida. And, not a theme park imitation. An actual safari. Safari Wilderness is an authentic safari experience that enables you to ride through 260 acres of land where the animals roam free. Safari Wilderness is the only place in Central Florida…
Off-season travel brings many benefits that most people snuff their noses at. I think it’s a great way to see the world without competing for space with everyone else. Likewise, you can save some money. However, this is not the sole reason to consider off-season travel. Here are fourteen plus reasons why traveling off-season is…
Are you looking for things to do in Central Florida this Fall? Fall is the beginning of many holiday celebrations, and Fall brings an extraordinary variety of things to do, especially Halloween ones! Here is your complete guide to all events, activities, and things to do in Central Florida. Get your pumpkin patch on, bring…
Long before planning our trip to Scandinavia, I had seen and heard about Bergen, Norway. I was captivated by the images that all look like scenes from a fairytale. When I plan trips, I often wonder if it will be as I imagine. Or, in this case, as beautiful. Bergen, Norway, is stunning, as I…
The Devils Den Florida – a Prehistoric Spring is something most Floridians know about. A couple of years ago, a spree of promotion videos captivated the imagination of any of us 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…
What in the world are the amphicars at Disney Springs? If you’ve visited Disney Springs recently and been to the Boat House, you’ve likely seen the amphicars – the cars driving on the lake. Yes, automobiles that operate on water. Or a car that becomes a boat once on the water. Often referred to as…