Travel Blogs from Tampa, United States
This is familiar territory
I was happy to be able to have dinner with Mom & Dad Eggebeen one night during this short ...
Sailing out of Tampa
We are sailing off -literally-into unknown territory on this lifestyle cruise....Some work, and mostly fun! Not sure how much internet we will get on the ship since we've looked it up and its pricey, might have to wait for ports and internet cafes, but ...
Spring Training
... there even being stadiums in the past, just fields. We asked for the standing room area and were directed out to the Tampa Bay Tribune section behind right field. In addition to the standing room area, there were 'seats' here. Pretty ...
Getting Wasted in the Port of Tampa
We started off drinking and partying as soon as we boarded the cruise. We were pretty wasted by the time the ship left port. What a great ...
the trip home
After a emotional sendoff. I rode in the van to Tampa to fly out to Atlanta. We got to Tampa at 12:30 and my flight did not leave until 4:20. then I got to Atlanta at 5;30 and my next flight left at 9:30. I must admit I kept thinking about the wonderful ...
About Me
Hey guys,My name is Stephanie and I'm 18 years old and I currently attend the University of Tampa. I'm Majoring in Business/Marketing and I love to travel. I have an Amazing boyfriend (soon to be fiance) who I love with all of my heart. I am currently a ...
The Day Before I Leave
Ok, so right now I have officially finished packing, I just need to put my name and address on my suitcase. I am excited but I'm kinda freaking out cuz yea, I'm going to Europe with Contiki and its a tour group and all but I will be on my own for the ...
Day 29
Day 29 I woke up to another beautiful Florida morning. HAd some coffee and got to spend some time talking to Madeline and her hubby Patrick. We talked about the secret and the universe and how things play out etc. Got some laundry in and spoke to ...
Thinking Deep, Flying High (Tampa to San Francisco
... experiences. I love the US, but the rose tinted glasses are loosing their colour. I miss real cheese. The time I spent in Miami and Tampa felt rushed, but I felt no need to stay any longer. Maybe it’s the time of year, or because it is very cold in ...
I've Been Here Before
... beach I was shocked at just how large the beach here is. I read somewhere that it is actually the widest beach in the States. Huh, interesting. This was a moment I had anticipated as it was my brother's first time seeing the ocean and playing on a ...
Self Assist = Brilliant
... 4 foreign countries and have not one stamp in my passport to prove it. Heck, I don't even have proof that I returned to the states! Department of Homeland Security looked at me, looked at my passport, put an 'x' on my customs form and sent me on my way. ...
The Worst Travel I Have Ever Had!
My departure city of Tampa for a 45 day Holiday in Germany. I went to visit my son and his ...
Busch Gardens
... their exhaustion. We were all moving a tad slower... After the park we also enjoyed our last baseball game - the Red Sox against Tampa Bay. Red Sox won! We checked into a small hotel for the evening and called it the night. Off to the next stop ...
Few Hour in Tampa
Arrived in Tampa around 6pm and try to take pictures and ended up having our dinner in "Columbia Restaurant" - they said they are the Oldest...? What? Restaurant? Where? Maybe in Florida, certainly not in the USA, as there is the oldest restaurant ...
Busch Gardens
... . The coach arrived around 8.45am and when everyone was on board, we made our way to Busch Gardens which is about an hour away in Tampa. We arrived for the park opening at 10.00am and the coach told us to be back in the carpark for 7.00pm. We scanned our ...
We almost get force fed at breakfast
... to the exit, but luckily he had quietened down a bit since this morning and we didn't have to put up with his spiel on behalf of the Tampa Food Society. Back at the hotel, we had a go in the hot tub, which was a bit risky but we made sure that we stayed ...
Florida, here i come (again)
... . Well, not much happened today, other than me doing lots and lots of miles. I rang a friend of the family who lives just outside Tampa. We agreed to meet up for dinner, before we head home to his place. We went to ....... Chili's! Well, it was the only ...
Busch Gardens - Awesome experience!
... the rides to make the entrance fee worthwhile. For our final meal on this trip to the USA, I treat myself to a huge a** steak at Council Oak, Tampa. Yum, yum, yum. I am looking forward to seeing how the steaks in Argentina will compare with this one. ...
Tampa
... conference in Tampa with coworkers. During one slow day I and a coworker drove to Fort de Soto Beach at the mouth of Tampa Bay. It is a beautiful and relaxing beach. While in Tampa we often went to the restaurants in Little Havana neighborhood, some have ...
Tampa, FL
... We are staying in the 'Howard Johnson hotel' or 'the HoJo' as it seems to be nicknamed and we have great views of downtown Tampa from our hotel room. Yesterday (Thursday) was a very busy day. Got up at 9 and had breakfast (I resisted having pancakes and ...
Day off- Florida Style.
... in the car (our right side of our faces already showing the sun! ) and then we drove across the bridge to downtown Tampa making it a nice round trip- I tried a 'whatchamacallit' chocolate bar that tasted of peanuts. The thrill of having our hair blowing ...
Getting things together
I have come to realize that being a very organized, planned and tactful person can be a serious drawback at times when planning a European Backpacking Adventure... So far I have booked round-trip flight to London, my Euro-rail Youth Flexi Pass, and our ...

