A Young Girl’s Escape to Paris: 7 Days in the City of Lights
Wide-eyed, I took my first steps onto European soil after the seven-hour flight touched down in the ancient city of Paris at the ripe young age of 18. What girl, young or seasoned, doesn’t dream of standing before the iconic…
Crushing it with Free State Cellars, Southeast Texas Newest Winery
Blue and red bars of light fall from the antique stained glass windows, painting the butcher block serving counter. Softly, the steady thunk - thunk- thunk of chopping drifts in from the small kitchen behind the bar, keeping time with…
Digging for Tourmaline in SoCal’s Oceanview Mine
Legend says that an evil spirit, enraged at his own ugliness, vowed to destroy all which was beautiful. One day while sitting in the mouth of a cave, the spirit gazed up to the sky and saw a rainbow. Filled…
One for the Bucket List: Swimming with Manatees in Crystal River, Florida
The end of November brings a chill to the air in the colorful coastal town of Crystal River, Florida, and with it the arrival of manatees. Tucked in along Kings Bay off the Gulf of Mexico, Crystal River prevails as…
Vincent van Gogh: His Life in Art
“Who is there that conveys, in form and colour, the magnificent dynamic energy the 19th century is again becoming aware of? I know of one man, a lone pioneer, struggling on his own in the depths of darkest night. His…
NOLA’s Mardi Gras Few Seldom See
Stands of ladders painted in purple, green, and gold topped with booster seats line the street where kids dart back and forth throwing flashing Frisbees and bouncy balls caught during last night’s parade. The savory smell of grilling boudin drifts…
Harmony Not Hate: Eradicating Xenophobia Through Meaningful Travel
Hello, my fellow gypsies! Allow me to introduce myself. I am Pike, the dull "rooted" one of this whole Rooted Gypsy partnership. As you may know, Jessie recently posted a request for guest writers to contribute here at the Rooted…
Here’s Your Chance to Launch Your Blogging Career: Call For Writers
May I be the first of many to wish you and yours a thrilling New Year! Today marks the third anniversary of The Rooted Gypsy Travel Blog and 2019 looks to be another stellar year. And I want YOU to…
Awesomely Authentic Adventures with Airbnb Experiences: San Diego
So imagine this. You've never even touched a surfboard until an hour ago. And yet you, drenched in the cold salt waters of the Pacific, just managed to ride a crashing wave all the way to the shallows. Just yesterday,…
Beyond the Beach: Discover Artsy Sarasota
If you travel far enough and often enough, its only a matter of time before your ability to roll with the punches will be tested. Even the best-made plans fall prey to forces out of our control. Canceled flights, a…
