Oh, the Florida Keys…what a wonderful, weird place! Though Key West gets most of the attention, Islamorada, Florida is well worth visiting. I lived in Islamorada for a month while traveling as a digital nomad and found that it had all the things that make the Keys great, including gorgeous ocean views, endless water activities,…
Updated 7/27/2026 I love Key West. Well, I love all the Florida Keys, really. But Key West has its own flavor… think chickens wandering around, six-toed cats, alcohol, key lime pie, and unusual, vibrant, very “Florida” art everywhere you look. It’s 90 miles from Cuba and surrounded by ocean, yet doesn’t feel overly beachy. It’s…
Ahhh, the Florida Keys. Just thinking about them makes me want to put my swimsuit on with a pair of shorts and stroll around outside. But I’m in Denver right now, where that’s neither practical nor socially acceptable. I’d been curious about the Keys ever since they were recommended to me by a friend, who…
Updated 6/22/2026 Does napping on a remote beach 70 miles from civilization in front of gorgeous turquoise water sound like paradise to you? That was my experience during my solo Dry Tortugas day trip! When I visited the Florida Keys, I was lucky enough to get a ferry ticket to Dry Tortugas National Park. I…
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