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Wander & Roam
Travel notes from the road and the in-between places — little towns, long drives, the quiet wonder of somewhere new.
May 18, 2026
The Hacienda Hotel: Paranormal Tourism Meets Social Anxiety
There are two types of people in this world: So naturally, I went to visit the legendary Hacienda Hotel in downtown New Port Richey. If you’re into haunted Florida history, this place has a reputation. Built in the 1920s, the Hacienda has been tied to ghost stories, strange encounters, unexplained noises, and enough local lore […]
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May 5, 2026
My Trusty Little Scooter — The Unsung Hero of Every Photo I Take
Every gulf-coast frame on this site has the same quiet co-pilot — a little black scooter, a camera bag, and a purple octopus along for the ride.
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April 25, 2026
Salt Air, Soft Sand & Brand-New Soul — Five Days in Ft. Walton Beach
There are trips you take for the scenery, and then there are trips that arrive wrapped around something bigger — a moment so tender that the place itself becomes part of the memory forever. Ft. Walton Beach and Okaloosa Pier was that kind of trip. My son drove Mya (my daughter's best friend since childhood) […]
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