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Joshua McMorrow-Hernandez

I’m a Florida native, a roller coaster junkie, and a frequent traveler. (Long road trips are my favorite.) Born and raised in Tampa, I grew up visiting Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. I authored the book Busch Gardens Tampa Bay: Images of Modern America, which details the colorful history of the Busch Gardens theme park. As a local historian, I've also written about other popular landmarks and attractions for a variety of publications. Here, on this Travel Guide, I like sharing little-known facts and fun stuff about all the places I've been -- so you will have a good idea of what those places are like and what you should know before you go. I especially enjoy helping others plan fun trips... on a budget!

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One of my favorite things to do in Asheville is visit the North Carolina Arboretum! My virtual tour of the Asheville botanical gardens - with tips for visiting this beautiful landmark.

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What is Buc-ee's? What exactly makes Bucee's gas station better than any other travel center? What is the Bucee's menu like? Find out here!

If you're looking for Florida Caverns State Park reviews, this is a must-read. A photo tour of North Florida caves + helpful tips before you go!

The best roller coasters are the ones that turn your stomach and give you a real scare. These are the top 9 scary roller coaster rides in the U.S.

I loathe car upholstery stains, so I reviewed 3 car seat cleaners to see which one works best. Here are my findings. Plus my best tips for cleaning car fabric