WALKING THROUGH ST. AUGUSTINE HISTORY

I didn’t expect one of the oldest towns in America to look like a kitschy theme park but I guess it was inevitable. St. Augustine, FL has escaped many challenges and survived for centuries. Of course curious seekers would want a glimpse into the past while still enjoying the stores and restaurants that cater to them….

SCAMPERING ON SANTAS AND SUDS

One step, two step. At the bridge’s crest I could see Clearwater’s bay surrounding me as a steady stream of Srirachi bottles raced forward. One step, two step. It was too early to hallucinate—no famed hot sauces here. Wearing green, pointy elf hats and deep red shirts splattered with white font the runners looked exactly…

TIME FOR FEEDING AMERICA

If you’ve ever thought about volunteering at Feeding America Tampa’s warehouse– this is what you should expect. Start stretching your shoulders now. “Make way! Here’s more!” I heaved more than a dozen boxes of pre-made Brownie Mix and raced to another container filled with soup cans. The date! Where was the expiration date?! More boxes…

WANT MORE ASIAN CULTURE

It’s not every day I step into a tourists zone and get chased down by a flying dragon. On this hot October, Pyra and Company descended upon Downtown Disney’s west area to visit Asia Trend Magazine’s annual tour through Asia without the hassles of taking horrible passport photos. The Asian Cultural Expo was already in…