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Quick Bites in St Augustine
Our St Augustine itinerary was packed full, so rather than using valuable time sitting down for a big meal, we opted to try several popular stops for quick bites all around the downtown historic district. There were so many options, it was really hard to chose. We strolled up and down St George Street twice before we finally made up our minds! Luckily everything was an enjoyable 10 minute walk near the Colonial Quarter. 24 Cathedral Place, St. Augustine, FL 32084 There are five Australian themed Kookaurra locations in St Augustine, but the original location is extra great because it’s located right next to the Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine. It…
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Visit the Lilly Pulitzer Flagship Store on Worth Avenue in Palm Beach
Lilly Pulitzer is synonymous with Palm Beach style, so I couldn’t pass up a trip to visit the Lilly Pulitzer flagship store while we were in Palm Beach… When in Rome and all that. A Look Inside the Lilly Pulitzer Flagship Store How it Started Lilly Pulitzer was an American Fashion designer who created the iconic shift dress in the late 1950s. It all started when Lilly worked at a juice stand and wanted to wear something colorful that would hide the fruit stains. She began selling more dresses than juice, so she decided to open up her own boutique and the rest is history. Her popular resort wear has…
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Five Great Reasons to Visit Castillo de San Marcos
Castillo de San Marcos is an old historic Spanish located in the heart of St Augustine’s Historic District. As a result, it’s one of the top places to visit in St Augustine. This fort is a National Monument, therefore admission is free with an America the Beautiful National Parks Pass. If you don’t have a pass, admission is $15 for adults. Admission is also free during the St Augustine History Festival in May. Here are five reasons to visit Castillo de San Marcos, in no particular order: 1. Admire the Architecture of the Oldest Fort in the US The Castillo de San Marco was built by the Spaniards to defend…
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A Year of Coffee Flights at Country Coffee
CC Sit N Sip in Boring, Oregon has the most adorable coffee flights. New seasonal flavors are offered every month paired with sweet treats. When we visited in January we decided to make this our monthly coffee date, so I present you with a year of coffee flights recap: January Coffee Flight The Horeseshoe Latte had cinnamon and tasted like the rice pudding my mom used to make at Christmas. This was our favorite. The Cowgirl Latte was the least sweet. I don’t know if I detected a dominant flavor, but it was nice to have something less sweet. The Haystack Mocha had a caramel flavor and was the most…
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Visit Kainos Coffee in The Dalles for a Smooth cup of Perfectly Brewed Coffee
If you’re in The Dalles , start your morning off right with a visit in to Kainos Coffee for a delicious cup of coffee. Right away you will notice a fun, colorful space with geometric patterned walls accented with lots of indoor plants. On one side of the coffee shop is a row of tables and chairs, perfect for working remotely. The opposite side has a comfortable sofa and a fun coffee cup mural. The bourbon maple flavor was suggested to me by one of the friendly baristas and it was such a great choice. I ordered mine with almond milk and it was delicious. The beans were expertly roasted…
