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Southeast

Travel stories and guides from the Southeast region of the United States.

Archibald Visits Wekiwa Springs

Apopka, Florida

Archibald Visits Wekiwa Springs

Archibald visits Wekiwa Springs, investigates a remarkably cold spring, studies human kayaking habits, and unexpectedly meets Boris, a Russian tortoise with unusual sleeping habits.

An Asian Food Adventure in Orlando: H Mart and Taste of Chengdu

Orlando, Florida

An Asian Food Adventure in Orlando: H Mart and Taste of Chengdu

From Korean grocery shopping at H Mart to a fiery Sichuan lunch at Taste of Chengdu, we spent a day exploring some of Central Florida's growing Asian food scene.

A Day at Wekiwa Springs State Park: Swimming, Trails, and Spring-Fed Waters Near Orlando

Apopka, Florida

A Day at Wekiwa Springs State Park: Swimming, Trails, and Spring-Fed Waters Near Orlando

From the springhead to the Wet to Dry Trail, discover swimming, paddling, wildlife, and the history of Wekiwa Springs State Park near Orlando.

A Ramble Through Central Florida: Brunch, a Spring, and Marcus King in Apopka

Florida

A Ramble Through Central Florida: Brunch, a Spring, and Marcus King in Apopka

A leisurely day in Central Florida took us from brunch in Winter Park to Wekiwa Springs and an evening with Marcus King at the Apopka Amphitheater. Good food, good company, and good music.

Archibald’s Travel Log: Dry Tortugas — A Landlocked Tortoise Reviews the Sea

Dry Tortugas, FL

Archibald’s Travel Log: Dry Tortugas — A Landlocked Tortoise Reviews the Sea

Archibald the gopher tortoise journeys to the Dry Tortugas and discovers ocean views, island life without burrows, and the wonder of sea turtles—an unforgettable adventure for a landlocked traveler.