Florida

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.

The "backyard."

Adventures in Subletting: Bienvenido a Mi Casa en Miami

It’s only the second week in our new Miami sublet, but you know what? I got a feeling I’m gonna me gusta mucho este casa.

Bienvenido a Miami! (as seen from my plane)

Miami is Nice, So I’ll Live There Twice… Miami!

If you read this post’s headline and immediately thought, “GOLDEN GIRLS!,” well, bravo! We should definitely be friends in real life if we’re not already, because, well, GOLDEN GIRLS.

Another fiery sunset in Destin, FL.

And the Livin’ Was Easy

I’ve said before that I’m my favorite version of myself when I travel, and I want to see that side of myself again, and soon.

They don't call Destin, FL "The Emerald Coast" for nothin'.

Destin, FL — Land o’ Plenty

Tucked into the Florida Panhandle’s shimmering Emerald Coast, Destin, FL might be one of the loveliest places we’ll live on our nomadic journey — and as a destination, it’s also been one of our most pleasant surprises. Truth is, we chose to move to Destin for a number of reasons, […]

Sunset over Miami

Wistful Thinking

Last week marked exactly one year since I quit my job in Manhattan and committed to forging ahead as a freelancer. I knew I was setting myself up for big changes, but I resolved to make this lifestyle work. Slowly, I slid into a path I willfully designed. It’s been […]

South Beach at night

Miami After Dark (or, How I Like to Spend My Noches)

A wise man once crooned, ok, growled, “There ain’t nothin’ like Miami’s heat!” And you know what? He’s right. When Miami wants to turn up the temps, you best learn the routine: grab a beach towel, don a swimsuit and hit the nearest sandy shores. Or, you could find an […]

The Coconut Grove Marina

Benvenido a Miami!

Oh, come on, now! You didn’t think I’d write my first post about Miami and not prominently feature the finest moment in Golden Girls history, did you? Granted, the clip has nothing to do with my first 2 weeks in Coconut Grove, (and in fact, after chasing a 3-inch long cockroach out […]