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…
New Orleans Mardi Gras Few Seldom See
Stands of ladders painted in purple, green, and gold topped with booster seats line the street. Kids dart back and forth throwing flashing Frisbees and bouncy balls caught during last night’s parade. The savory aroma of grilling boudin drifts from…
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…
Latest News: The Rooted Gypsy Featured in Roy Stevenson’s Latest Book
Heads up, this post contains affilate links to products I love. Click here for more on those. Aflame. Delighted. Eager. Fired up. Ecstatic. Thrilled. Electrified. Astounded. Giddy. Anyway you put it, I'm stoked to share such awesome news with you!…
Portrait from Cowboys of Color: Spotlighting America’s Overlooked African American Cowboy Culture
“I'm not black. I'm not a cowboy. These photographs are of real people. They have real lives with real joys and sorrows. The formal portraits taken at the Cowboys of Color Rodeos give us a window into their lives and…
August: A Month of Zydeco Lunches at Blue Dog Cafe
Beneath the glaring, wide-eyed stare of dozens of original Blue Dog paintings, the dance floor churns with dancers jitterbugging to the irresistible Zydeco beats. Dulled from countless hours of use, the silver washboard and spoons nevertheless catch the morning light…
