While staying in the Everglades International Hostel, I checked out the surprising number of tourist attractions in the small town of Homestead, FL. One such attraction was Coral Castle, which a man supposedly built entirely by his own at night out of stones made from the local coral. Interested in seeing your small town photo featured on Small Town Saturday? Send me an … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Homestead, FL
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Film Friday: Scarface
This 1989 gangster classic, a play on the film about the life of Al Capone of the same name, stars Al Pacino in his career defining role as a Cuban immigrant who becomes the leader of a drug cartel. Tony Montana falls for his boss's girl, played by Michelle Pfeiffer. Miami serves as an additional character in this movie, with notable appearances by the Fontainebleau Hotel, … [Read more...] about Film Friday: Scarface
Florida’s 7 Best Animal Encounters
While Florida is full of well-known animal theme parks, including Sea World and Disney's Animal Kingdom, there are so many animal encounters that receive little to no notoriety. Explore the other corners of Florida to see the state's wildlife up close. Manatees, Space Coast and Crystal River The greater Orlando area is the best region to spot manatees in the wild … [Read more...] about Florida’s 7 Best Animal Encounters
Film Friday: The Truman Show
In one of Jim Carrey's first serious roles, The Truman Show is about one man's life as a television show that the whole world is watching. Everyone in his life is an actor and every event is scripted. Eventually he starts to understand and must find a way to get out of this television show. The film also stars Laura Linney, Ed Harris, and Paul Giamatti. Filming focused on … [Read more...] about Film Friday: The Truman Show
Visiting the Kennedy Space Center
One of the top tourist attractions in the Orlando area, outside of Disney World, of course, is Cape Canaveral and the Kennedy Space Center Visitor's Complex, located less than an hour from the city. For the past 50 years, it has served as the hub of all rocket and shuttle launches in the United States. It boasts acres of interactive exhibits and behind-the-scenes tours for … [Read more...] about Visiting the Kennedy Space Center