Explore the Road with Donnamarie

The Best Camping in Florida, Lion Country Safari

- January 18, 2021December 29, 2020 - Donnamarie comment

Studies show that people's mental and physical health benefit from spending time in nature and with animals. What better way to benefit from both than to experience some of the best camping in Florida along…

Foreign Food Experiences

How to make Easy Asian Appetizers

- January 14, 2021December 30, 2020 - Donnamarie 2 Comments

These Asian appetizers make easy healthy dinners or great light snacks for entertaining. I created these recipes after being inspired by recipes I found in the September 2017 issue of Cooking Light. Subsequently, I adjusted…

Romantic Getaways

Great Romantic Getaways in Florida: Where to go…

- January 11, 2021December 29, 2020 - Donnamarie 6 Comments

Are you looking for ideas for romantic getaways in Florida? I compiled this list of romantic spots in time for you to make plans for Valentine Day. For more info on each location click on…

Foreign Food Experiences

Which is the Best Ceviche Recipe, Peruvian or…

- January 7, 2021December 30, 2020 - Donnamarie comment

To find the best ceviche recipe we tried several variations. We will be preparing it using recipes from two different countries and comparing them while learning about the cultures at the same time. What is…

shows the road to Sanibel from the passenger seat of a vehicle

Road Trips / Romantic Getaways

Road Trip, to New Orleans

- January 4, 2021January 8, 2021 - Donnamarie 2 Comments

A few years ago, my husband, Dan and I took a road trip from South Florida to New Orleans for our anniversary. Originally, we wanted to return to Las Vegas where we honeymooned, but due…

Exotic Drink Experiences

New Year’s Cocktails, Ring in the Year Right

- December 17, 2020December 28, 2020 - Donnamarie comment

We did the work of creating these fancy New Year's cocktails so you wouldn't have to. As a result, all you have to do is follow the instructions and serve these fun drinks at your…

Road Trips

Road Trip Guide: How to plan and execute…

- December 14, 2020December 14, 2020 - Donnamarie 3 Comments

Central Florida This road trip guide will help alleviate the bumps in the road so to speak. Often when people think of a road trip, they think of endless hours of non- stop driving in…

shows coconut fish nuggets with spicy sauce and salad

Foreign Food Experiences

Florida Cuisine: How to Make Coconut Fish Nuggets

- December 10, 2020November 22, 2020 - Donnamarie comment

Initially, I posted a picture of these fish nuggets on my personal Facebook page and got a huge response. I wasn't going to post the recipe until I realized that South Florida cuisine is a…

Virtual Travel

Ecotourism: Soar like a Dragon and Discover Nature’s…

- December 7, 2020December 7, 2020 - Donnamarie comment

We joined our friend, Lee again for another virtual visit to Japan. Lee works for a documentary company and has studied political science. During our journey we experienced a dragon's eye view of the majestic…

Exotic Drink Experiences

Easy Christmas Cocktails: Learn how to make festive…

- December 3, 2020December 21, 2020 - Donnamarie 2 Comments

original liquors used in the drink Here are a few easy Christmas cocktails we have come up with after much trial and error so you don't have to. Try them out and let us know…

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