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While camping Florida may not be quite as awesome as camping in Austria, there are still some great places to go. On our last visit to the sunshine state, we went camping with some friends at the Edward Medard Park and Reserve and had a great experience. Despite the fact that Florida doesn’t have crystal clear lakes or mountains, we still have a lot of wildlife and stunning landscapes for a very enjoyable camping experience.

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I love it when you discover a new area in a place you’ve been almost your whole life. This happened to me recently on a trip to Fort Desoto on the Gulf coast of Florida (which is basically where I spent my entire existance) I had heard of the park, but didn’t actually ever visit it or even know where it was…turns out, I was missing out on a great spot!

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It is by far one of my favorite getaways. Key West is about as authentic Florida as you can get, and whether you’ve never been or are a seasonal regular, I hope some of these travel tips will guide you on your visit to the southern most point of the US.

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I think hopping on a bike is by far the best way to travel around an island. You get the freedom of going where ever you like much faster than walking, yet it is quieter and lets face it, much cheaper than renting a scooter or four wheeler. You don’t ever have to worry about parking, it’s better for the environment, and if you have a couple drinks, you can always walk it home ;).  Yesterday, I did something I have sadly never done in my home state…my husband and I went out to Anna Maria Island, rented bikes, and explored a place that I thought was familiar.

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While on a recent trip to St. Augustine, Florida, my husband and I stumbled across The Tasting Room, and both agreed this was one of the best restaurants we had ever been to. Really. Between the friendly service, amazing food, cozy atmosphere, and live music…this place is gonna be hard to top!

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