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Rochelle Siegel

An Education in Florida Farming

Importance of Farming “Without agriculture, we’d be hungry, naked, and sober,” said Gene McAvoy of UF/IFAS (University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences). Agriculture is a 140 billion dollar industry in Florida – second to tourism. Among the state’s population, 2% are farmers, and agricultural land spans 10 million acres. So, why don’t we think about these farmers more in our everyday lives? The Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association recently invited me to tour several farms in south…

9 Instagrammble Spots in Vienna, Austria

Europe Travel

While visiting Vienna, I couldn’t help but snap photos everywhere I went. It’s a beautiful city full of stunning architecture, fascinating history, and royal palaces. Here is a list of my top Instagram-worthy spots around Vienna, Austria. St. Stephen’s Cathedral Construction of the St. Stephen church and parish began in 1137 and is still under construction today as are many churches throughout Europe. As you stroll through the streets of Vienna you will most likely spot the tall spires that…

3rd Annual Cocoa Beach Uncorked

Florida Travel

We drank, we ate, we did our ancestors proud! Sorry, reference from the first Thor film. Sidenote: I saw Avengers: Endgame last night following Cocoa Beach Uncorked, so not only am I suffering from an amazing food coma, but my brain is also on information overload. Don’t worry, I’m not going to give away any spoilers. Except for that Cocoa Beach Uncorked is an event not to be missed. Imagine sinking your toes in the sand as the ocean waves crash…

U-Pick Season in Florida at Southern Hill Farms

Florida Food Orlando Travel

Tis the U-Pick season in Florida! Driving down the backroads, the signs all point to fresh fruits ready for picking. I’m a newbie to the whole fruit picking scene, so I get overly excited by the concept. My overflowing fridge will prove that. This past weekend, we went to Southern Hill Farms for blueberries, peaches and flowers. This was my third time at Southern Hill Farms and as always such an enjoyable experience. Before we went to work picking our…

Day Trip from Amsterdam

Europe Travel

After three days of exploring Amsterdam, we decided to rent a car and take a day trip to some nearby towns. It’s incredible how easy it is to get around by foot in Amsterdam and across the Netherlands by car. It’s a surprisingly small country. TIP: Just beware of driving in Amsterdam. I’d recommend finding a rental car business close to the highway, outside of the actual city, as maneuvering around all the bikes and through small alleyways can be quite…

Flytographer: the Best Travel Souvenir

Europe Travel

Souvenirs are part of the travel experience, but how many of you get home and find yourselves throwing those souvenirs in a drawer only find them years later when trying to declutter and realize they no longer spark joy? Happens to me all too often, but now I’ve discovered the perfect travel souvenir: Flytographer. I was first introduced to Flytographer when I received a photo shoot as a wedding present. It made the perfect souvenir for our honeymoon in Paris. I…

Fun at The Florida State Fair

Florida Travel

When you combine perfect weather, friends, entertainment and literally fried everything, how could you not have a good time? This was my experience at the Florida State Fair. Greeted by colorful attractions and the most amazing smells of sweet and salty, I knew it was going to be a memorable day. As a Florida State Fair newbie, here are some of my recommendations for getting the most out of your day at the fair. First of all, arrive early. I left…

Oak Haven Farms U-Pick Strawberries

Florida Orlando Travel

This adventure was a little less strenuous than most of my weekend trips around Florida but no less fun. Oak Haven Farms provides a relaxing atmosphere and absolutely beautiful scenery. The perfect setting for strawberry picking. It was my first time picking strawberries and such a great weekend activity close to Orlando. The farm was not overly crowded which is something I tend to worry about whenever we do something in or around the Central Florida area. It’s the Disney…

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Hey there! First of all, thank you for checking out my blog! As you have probably gathered, I like traveling, so a blog was born. I also enjoy the great outdoors, trying new things and simply experiencing life to the fullest. I'm lucky to live in one of the top tourism destinations in the world which means there is always something to do, and I try to take full advantage of that. Whether it's in the state of Florida or beyond, I will do my best to share all these experiences, so you too can experience them, if you so choose. Let me know how I'm doing! I'd love to hear from you or work together. Shoot me an email at mylittlelifesjourneys@gmail.com or follow me on social media.

My Little Life's Journeys

Exploring my own backyard and beyond

Rochelle Siegel

An Education in Florida Farming

9 Instagrammble Spots in Vienna, Austria

3rd Annual Cocoa Beach Uncorked

U-Pick Season in Florida at Southern Hill Farms

Day Trip from Amsterdam

Flytographer: the Best Travel Souvenir

Fun at The Florida State Fair

Oak Haven Farms U-Pick Strawberries

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