Articles by: Valerie Conners

At the entrance to Coral Castle.

Coral Castle: A Tale of a Small Man With Big Tools … and a Freaky Attachment to a Teenage Girl

Just sit right back and you’ll hear a tale of a man with an unhealthy obsession for a 16-year-old girl, and the rock castle he built in her honor. Like most crazed people, he found himself in Florida.

(Credit: Fougerouse Arnaud via Flickr)

Location Independent Jobs: How to Earn a Living on the Road

These location independent jobs will give you an idea of your work-on-the-road options — and maybe inspire you to rethink your current career plan.

Local’s Miami Beach: North Beach > South Beach

Local’s Miami Beach: North Beach > South Beach

Don’t be fooled, you would-be traveler to Miami Beach! South Beach might be the tourist epicenter of Miami Beach, but it is most certainly, NOT where it’s at. Head a few miles to North Beach — a blissful world away from South Beach’s madness.

Me, Ayaz and a Supermoon over NYC. Bliss!

2014 Year in Review, Passenger Conners-style

There was love, laughter, great explorations, a resurrection of Jesus, and one time, I accidentally bought psychotropic drugs. 2014 was a helluva year, folks.

Best of Miami: Key Biscayne

Best of Miami: Key Biscayne

Best beach, best island, best mellow vibe. Which category does Key Biscayne fit into? That’s a trick question, silly. The answer is ALL of them.

She works hard for the money...while in Buenos Aires cafés.

11 Ways to Prepare for Location Independent Living

Before you set out on your nomadic living adventure — or before you even DECIDE to do so — it helps to break down and consider the major steps you’ll need to take. While my list of 11 ways to prepare is by no means comprehensive, it’s a start that helped keep me sane (well, mostly).

Fear and Loathing in a Florida Campground

Fear and Loathing in a Florida Campground

Our Halloween camping trip to Naples, FL was a heady mix of senior citizens, Florida Man and his ex-girlfriend, $8 vodka (theirs, not ours), and a meticulous raccoon.

Sculpture at the Spectrum Miami show

Art Basel 2014: Miami’s Culture and Creativity Hub

The artsy chaos of Art Basel has erupted in Miami this week, with smaller festivals, shows, and parties dotting the landscape from Wynwood and Midtown to South Beach and North Beach.

Pitbull and Enrique: The Most Miami Thing to Happen in Miami, Ever

Pitbull and Enrique: The Most Miami Thing to Happen in Miami, Ever

Pitbull is a bald beacon of joy. What I didn’t know was that he’s also a bit of a philosopher. Yes, you read that right.

Watch out world, here we come!

When Gulls Cry (Or a trip to Cape May with Momala)

In fairness, no one could have seen the seagull coming. Then my mom let out a screech that could put the Wicked Witch of the West to shame.

Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park

Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park

When given the chance to travel to Colorado and visit Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park, I straightened my imaginary cowgirl hat and said, “Westward, ho!”

Denver, Colorado

Denver: More than the Weed, Really

Take a gander at my top Denver picks from my recent trip, and let me know what I need to see and do next time!