After crossing the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, rated one of the top 10 bridges in the world, my beach road trip through Florida took me past Bradenton on to Anna Maria Island. This place was everything I want from a beach destination: beautiful beaches, laid back atmosphere, cute little beach shops,… No high risers, just charming bungalows. Definitely […]
Underwater Photography Tips
On a snorkel excursion in the Riviera Maya I tried out an underwater camera for the first time. It`s kind of a challenge to pay attention to all that beauty that surrounds you, while trying to capture it for later. As I wasn`t so happy with my photos afterwards, I looked a bit online for […]
Things to do in St Petersburg and Clearwater
Another stop along my beach road trip through Florida was St Petersburg and Clearwater. Clearwater has recently been named “Best Beach Town in Florida” by USA Today. I didn`t have enough time to explore both extensively, but I did manage to have a stroll on Clearwaters` white sandy beach. What to see? Clearwater Beach, as seen as […]
Featured Photo: Montanita
Montanita is a small coastal town in Ecuador which is a big favorite of nomads traveling along the “Gringo trail”. It is known for it’s surf, laid back culture and full moon parties. You can learn to surf and speak Spanish at this little place right on the beach, Montañita Spanish School. Learning a little […]
Things to Do in St Augustine
Following stop on my beach road trip through Florida, St Augustine. This coastal city is the oldest, continuously occupied European settlement in the continental United States. It is celebrating its 500th Anniversary at the beginning of April 2013, as 500 years ago Ponce de Leon claimed Florida for Spain in 1513. You can find lots of historic sites, […]