16 October 2024
Be sure to tread carefully upon the Sleeping Giant lest you wake this slumbering beast and incur its wrath. Thankfully,…
Discover an unofficial wonder
Be sure to tread carefully upon the Sleeping Giant lest you wake this slumbering beast and incur its wrath. Thankfully,…
A land of delectable foods, bowing deer, and fancy toilets, Japan is undoubtedly a top travel destination. Now, if this…
As the winter lingers on, why not go for Grotto by hiking the beautiful Grotto Canyon Trail? On this winter…
Not only a tropical paradise for travelers, but for birds too, South Padre Island is the place to be for…
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Sleepier than an adolescent and likely far furrier, the koala is an Aussie icon. However, the koala is only one of the many wacky and wonderful animals of Australia. From the sleepy to the screechy, read on to discover these furry and feathery creatures at…
Snowcapped peaks, lush forests, and babbling creeks. Full of unofficial wonders and hidden gems, no picture or painting can fully capture the majestic landscapes of Jasper National Park. Now, one of the best ways to uncover a wonder is to explore by foot. This is…
Be sure to tread carefully upon the Sleeping Giant lest you wake this slumbering beast and incur its wrath. Thankfully, the Sleeping Giant is quite the heavy sleeper whose snores rumble across Lake Superior. However, as long as you whisper and tiptoe along, you may…
A land of delectable foods, bowing deer, and fancy toilets, Japan is undoubtedly a top travel destination. Now, if this is your first time journeying to Japan, fear not, here are five tips to remember as you envision your trip.
As the winter lingers on, why not go for Grotto by hiking the beautiful Grotto Canyon Trail? On this winter hike, discover waterfalls frozen in time, snow-crested peaks, and a peace you will only find in the wintertime.
Not only a tropical paradise for travelers, but for birds too, South Padre Island is the place to be for birders. From sandpipers skipping along the shores to pelicans soaring overhead, discover the beautiful birds of coastal South Texas.
Like the city, my name is Florence. However, I am not of the Italian sort. You will find me here and there roaming around – sometimes because I am lost but other times because a bird or a lake or a deer has caught my eye.
Here, at the Unofficial Florence, I share tales of the wild, wacky and wonderful unofficial wonders of the world. You never know when you will stumble upon one yourself.
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