Travel · United States

Big Cat Rescue, Tampa: the fascinating world of Felines

Lynx, servals, savannah cats, bobcats, lions, tigers and more.  These are just some of the animals you can expect to see at the Big Cat Rescue sanctuary in Tampa, Florida.  With over 100 felines, the centre is the world’s largest accredited sanctuary dedicated to big cats.  What makes Big Cat Rescue unique is that it… Continue reading Big Cat Rescue, Tampa: the fascinating world of Felines

Travel · United States

Ybor City: Tampa’s Latin Quarter – an eclectic mix of diverse sights

Known as Tampa’s Latin quarter, Ybor city is an eclectic mix of diverse sights and sounds that encapsulates the history, culture and traditions of the various immigrants who came, over a century ago and settled in Tampa. Founded in the 1880s by Vicente Martinez-Ybor, this historic neighbourhood was where thousands of immigrants mainly from Spain,… Continue reading Ybor City: Tampa’s Latin Quarter – an eclectic mix of diverse sights

Miscellaneous · Travel

Manatee Viewing Centre at Tampa Electric

A city’s power generation unit also doubles up as a sanctuary for a threatened mammal species.  Does this sound unlikely and a far-fetched proposition? Well, not really.  Read on to find out more. Tampa Electric company Established way back in 1899, the Tampa Electric company has been responsible for supplying electricity to the Tampa Bay… Continue reading Manatee Viewing Centre at Tampa Electric