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Travel Guide: Bimini, Bahamas

Bimini, Bahamas, only a mere 48 nautical miles from Miami Beach. As one of the closest Bahamian islands to Florida,…

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Travel Guide: Christmas in NYC

Visiting Christmas in New York is a dream for many people – check out these things you don’t want to miss when planning your trip!

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10 Tips for Epcot’s Food and Wine Festival

Heading to Epcot for the Food and Wine Festival? Check out these 10 tips you need to know before you go!

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Tampa Bay, FL

A quick guide to my favorite places in the Tampa Bay!

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Disney for the 20-Something
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Disney for the 20-Something

Some people may think that Walt Disney World is only for little kids and their families. While the parks may…

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The Gateway to the Smoky Mountains
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The Gateway to the Smoky Mountains

Learn about my travels to Gatlinburg, TN this summer, and pick up some tips for visiting yourself!

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Late August to early September is most people’s favorite time of year if they are a college student. It’s not…

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Seven Years of Good Luck
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Seven Years of Good Luck

I’m realizing slowly that I’m falling way behind on keeping up with writing [I’ve got adventures from before what I’m writing about…

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Big City, Great Coffee, Cold Brewery
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Big City, Great Coffee, Cold Brewery

Two weekends ago, I completed one of my 2016 bucket list goals, visiting Atlanta! One of my best friends, Alex,…

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The Happiest Place on Earth!
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The Happiest Place on Earth!

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I’m Taylor, the girl behind Tea N’ Sea Travel! I am a Florida native who loves adventure, the sea, and consider myself a beach bum. I’m trying to see the world and push out of my comfort zone a little every day. Head over to my “About Me” page to learn more, or surf around my site! Happy travels!

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What is your why? ✨ Something that all this tim What is your why? ✨ Something that all this time away from the masses and the constant movement of life has given me time to think about: what is my “why”? I thought I had a grip on this, but the quiet times away from errands, the noise of traffic, the hustle and bustle has proven otherwise. So what is my “why”? It’s evolved many times over the life of my blog. It originated as a way to talk to my family and friends about moving out of state for college. It grew while in college because I found myself enjoying writing about my weekend trips more than everyday life. At that point, I decided incorporating travel as a major component was obvious. My why changed again when I moved to the island of Grenada for vet school. I still wanted to share my travels with family and friends, but I started developing a passion for photography, which was previously just something I thought was a fun hobby with friends’ cameras. My why changed again when I decided vet school wasn’t for me. I embarked on a journey that pushed every single bit of a comfort zone that I had. My why grew with me every time I stepped on a sailboat, flew on a plane, visited a new city, jumped off a bridge, convinced a girl that was going to chicken out to follow through her jump, ran my bank account to $7.00 (yes SEVEN dollars) while traveling, quit a job, and started living on a 37 foot sailboat with my boyfriend. I don’t always know what exactly I want in my life. I know my why will change and grow with me, with us along this journey, but for now at this point in my life my why is this: I want to encourage you to go out and see the word. I want to encourage you to be raw and authentic with yourself, your travels, and your friends. I want you to experience life, not just “do it for the gram”. I want to be the one to inspire you to take that leap out of your comfort zone and be high on life and proud that you did it! 💖 #teansea • • • 📸 @advanced.selfie #advancedselfie • #instagood5k #whatisyourwhy #sailinggirls #steelsailboat #oceantravel #theinfluencerbootcamp #pinktrotters #travelgirlsgo #igers_wanderlust #adventuretraveler #adventuretravels #gltlove #dametraveller #journeyofgirls
It’s hard not to share pictures of the Bahamas a It’s hard not to share pictures of the Bahamas after just getting back from a four month trip, but I wanted to share a bit of reality with you instead of a slew of Bahamas pictures while everyone is at home. Currently, I’m not “home.” I’m on Sailing Vessel Penny, which is a project boat we’ve been working on since before the Bahamas trip on Salacia - our home. We’re not on lockdown, but we’re pretty darn isolated out here in the middle of a cow pasture (literally). We’ve been working on painting her hull before she’s put back in the water on Friday. I’ve been pretty uninspired the past few months, despite being in one of the most beautiful places in the world. Probably because I felt the pressure to get everything “perfect.” Because I’ve seen so many pictures of influencers in these places with incredible photos. Imposter syndrome hit hard, especially when my blog, Instagram, and motivation were all trudging along so slowly. I’m using this isolation and time off of work as motivation. I’ve finally gotten back to my online courses (shoutout to @christinagalbato for her incredible courses!) that I put on hold, I’ve been working on my blog, editing photos, got back onto TikTok (lol still feel too old to be on that app), started a freelancing gig, and can’t wait to get home and pick up my ukulele and watercolors again! While I’m sad the travel industry has taken one heck of a hit, I’m so thankful for this down time. I’m thankful that it’s allowing me to focus on the things I’ve been putting off for months. I’m thankful it’s bringing families and friends close again. I’m thankful that I have such an amazing community along on this journey with me. 💖 #teansea • • • 📸 #advancedselfie @advanced.selfie • #socialdistancing2020 #socialdistancingsaveslives #covid19 #theinfluencerbootcamp #thedreamytravels #travelbucketlist #traveldreamseekers #aggielook #travelinsider #traveldames #worldofwanderlust #girlstoptravel #thetraveltribe #journeyofgirls #travelette #instagood10k #getlostnow #thetraveltag #departure35 #steelsailboat #sailinggirls #sailinglifestyle #sailinstagram #digitalnomadgirls #femaletravelblogger #stayhomesavelives #pinktrotters #travelgirlsgo
Among all of the chaos this virus is causing, we c Among all of the chaos this virus is causing, we can all remember to spread love and positivity to everyone: two, four legs, or none. Share some good news every day (not just the scary stuff about the virus), listen to the CDC and WHO, encourage each other to be healthy, take your vitamins and stay hydrated, keep your hands clean, and support small businesses! @liveloveruntravel has started sharing blog posts of creators every day. Travel was one of the first industries to take a hit, and that includes your favorite bloggers that rely on their small business to support themselves. I’ll be sharing creators in stories as well, starting with my newest post, ten things to do in Bimini, Bahamas! (Link in bio!) What are you doing to spread some positivity during this stressful time? 💖 #teansea • • • • #theinfluencerbootcamp #theigbootcamp #aggielook #compasscay #swimwithsharks #compasscaysharks #exumas #exumabahamas #exuma #bahamaslife #bahamas🌴 #bucketlistadventures #nurseshark #femaletraveller #spreadpositivity #spreadlove❤ #travelgirlsgo #pinktrotters #blondesandcookies #saltygirl #tropicalinspiration #tropicallife #sailingadventure #sailinggirls #explorerbabes #travelbabe #adventurebabes #gltlove #seetheworld🌍
Sorry for the absolutely silence for a couple week Sorry for the absolutely silence for a couple weeks now. I usually like to keep you all up to date with my travels, day to day, and what’s going on. If you’ve been following my Bahamas trip, things in stories appeared to have just ended abruptly. Last I shared, we were headed to Jaws Beach on the west side of New Providence (the island Nassau is on). The next day we lifted the anchor and sailed back to Florida. Since then, life has been a little overwhelming to say the least. We sailed for 30 hours directly back to the States, into a commotion and panic that we were almost completely oblivious to. We had heard a little bit, and were somewhat connected, but living on a boat in a place completely unaware to the activities going on back at home made this whole thing a lot more overwhelming. Each day that we’ve been back, we learn more, we’ve seen people prepping for the apocalypse, people that seem blissfully ignorant, empty grocery stores, and busy streets. It’s hard to wrap my head around the influx of media, statistics, recommendations, and actions people are actually taking. This whole Coronavirus thing hit the world hard and fast, but boy walking into it like this feels like I was slammed into a brick wall. For now, we’re back working on S/V Penny in South Florida. We’re stocked up on food (no toilet paper anywhere so that’s fun when there’s only 2 rolls on the boat from our last trip) and are pretty far in the middle of nowhere. We’re diligently washing our hands after being in public, trying not to touch our faces, taking vitamin C supplements, and trying to learn the facts. What I do know is I have Steve and our kitties, and my family is safe. We’re doing what we can to try to stay positive and not panic. I haven’t enjoyed being on social media much lately because all you see is COVID-19, whether memes, news, or statuses, it’s all a bit overwhelming still. I am working on some blog posts about the Bahamas, one should be posted very soon, and I have so many exciting photos to share! I pray that everyone out there is safe, healthy, and with the ones they love. And of course, I am always here to try and spread some happiness, adventure, and positivity 💖
The Bahamas is full of numerous shipwrecks and pla The Bahamas is full of numerous shipwrecks and plane wrecks, bound to a watery grave. Many of these were used for various purposes, from smuggling alcohol during The Prohibition Era to trucking drugs for Pablo Escobar. Each wreck is unique and it’s story something to learn about. As for this particular wreck, it lies on the East side of Bimini. She is the Gallant Lady Shipwreck, and lies on the rocks of the island just over the beach. Bimini’s more famous wreck, the Sapona, is one you can snorkel, climb, and jump off of. While we didn’t get the chance to see the Sapona up close, the ruins of the Gallant Lady were something pretty amazing to see! 🚢 #teansea • • • • #theinfluencerbootcamp #mtlove18 #aggielook #shipwreck #gallantlady #bimini #biminibahamas #bahamas🇧🇸 #tropicaltravel #sailing⛵️ #sailing #girlswhosail #girlsthatsail #explorertravel #travelgirlsgo #travelerography #travelunder10k #travelunder5k #under10k #under5k #adventurer #adventuretravel #gltlove #pinktrotters #discoverunder5k #femaletravelblogger #caribbeantravel #bahamas
Happy happy Valentine’s Day! If you have someon Happy happy Valentine’s Day! If you have someone to a share this day of love with, wonderful! If you are spending it alone, how can you show yourself love? The most important person to love is yourself. I am so thankful to have a man in my life that makes me feel loved every day. It’s not “perfect” but boy is it everything I could’ve hoped for. So here’s to love. To loving yourself, accepting yourself, so sharing that love with a partner, a family member, a friend, an animal, a stranger. Thank you all for letting me inspire you, share some positivity, some reality, some happiness, and adventure. And the biggest thank you babe for sharing this big adventure we call life with me. For lifting me up when I fall. For encouraging me. For leading me, and for following me. For teaching me and talking to me. For putting up with me asking for pictures. For the quiet sunsets and the busy mornings. Thank you for sharing your love and building this life together. I love you ❤️ #teansea • • • 📸 @steviejogroh • #theinfluencerbootcamp #valentinesday2020 #followmeto #bahamas🇧🇸 #eleuthera #spelunking #adventuretraveler #sailingcouple #mtlove18 #pinktrotters #travelgirlsgo #travelingladies #nikontravel #nikond5100 #tropicaltravel #tropicalinspiration #adventurers #worlderlust #wanderlusting #wanderlusts #bucketlistadventures #bucketlisttravel #caveexploring #aggielook #gltlove #travelerography #beautifuldestinations #bahamas #travelblogger
Hi! Long time no see! Last time I checked in, we w Hi! Long time no see! Last time I checked in, we were still in Bimini and had just completed a shark cage dive! Since then we have left Bimini and have been cruising the Bahamas. I’ve spent a lot of time being inspired by my surroundings but have enjoyed being disconnected from social media. Since we left Bimini, we’ve sailed to Nassau, Spanish Wells, Eleuthera, and have just made it to the Exumas! The Exumas is packed with tons of islands and lots to do, so I may stay somewhat disconnected for a while. (Don’t worry, I’ll still post stories from these times!) It’s been nice enjoying being inspired by the environment around us instead of scrolling Instagram for once. I have seen so much beauty, met some awesome people, been brave and chickened out, gotten much better at my ukulele, and even started painting with watercolors! Photography remains a passion that I take with me, but it’s been nice growing these other hobbies that always seem to be put in the back burner. • This photo is from the Bimini Nature Trail, about a mile long on the island of South Bimini. It can be a bit overgrown in some parts, but is a fun hike to do for a little while! Many blogs I’ve read say you need a guide, but Steve and I were able to walk the trail no problem unassisted - so don’t feel like you have to have a guide! All you need are some sunglasses and bug spray! 🌴 #teansea • • • 📸 @steviejogroh • #bimini #bimininaturetrail #biminibahamas #bahamas🇧🇸 #Bahamas #islandlife #islandtravel #tropicaltravel #tropicalforest #tropicalinspiration #naturalbahamas #theinfluencerbootcamp #pinktrotters #travelgirlsgo #travelerography #beautifuldestinations #adventuretravels #worlderlust #tropicalwander #tropicalisland #sailingadventure #liveaboardlife #cruisinglife #gltlove #dametravelers #islandtime #islandlife🌴 #travelbloggervibes #travelblogger
Bucket list: cage diving with sharks! 🦈✅ Woul Bucket list: cage diving with sharks! 🦈✅ Would you try it?? Imagine being in a cage surrounded by bull sharks, known to be one of the most aggressive species in the ocean. You can see how fast they change directions and swim, how powerful their bites are, and look right into their eyes. It’s pretty amazing. @biminiscubacenter offers this bull shark cage diving experience right off the docks at the marina! It’s super reasonably priced and they don’t charge you until after the dive (in case sharks don’t come around). Not only that, but you don’t even have to be scuba certified! It was a bucket list item for me, and I’m SO glad we found a spot to do it while in Bimini! What’s even cooler about diving with sharks is that the Bahamas has realized the value of sharks, not for their fins, but for tourism. What a few fins of a family of sharks brings in (roughly $50), doesn’t even come close to the value of one shark alive does ($13,000 per year!). Because of this, sharks are protected in the Bahamas, which is a HUGE step in the right direction for the protection of our oceans! 🦈🌊 #teansea • • • • #gopro #goprosession #underwaterphotography #bucketlistitem #cagediving #sharkcagediving #bullshark #girlswhoscuba #adventuretraveling #bucketlist #wanderlusting #worlderlust #gltlove #theinfluencerbootcamp #aggielook #pinktrotters #travelgirlsgo #travelerography #bimini #biminibahamas #bahamas #tropicalinspiration #tropicalisland #beautifuldestinations #femaletravelblogger #travelbloggers #bucketlisttravel #adventurers #femmetravel
Guess what. Travel doesn’t always go as planned. Guess what. Travel doesn’t always go as planned. We’re back in Bimini again after an attempt to cross East towards the Exumas was put to a stop from a bout of food poisoning. We had one day to shoot the gap because of strong East winds, and now we’ve gotta ride them out in Bimini for a few days. But that’s the thing about travel, especially by boat. You can’t always predict what will be thrown at you. Because of this setback, I not only learned how to care for a sick partner, but captained us 4 hours back to Bimini. I even caught a fish! (Barracuda so be was thrown back but a fish nonetheless!) And now we’re both sick, at least the weather is yucky enough out to force us to rest for a while. Hopefully we’ll be in the Exumas in a couple days, once this wind subsides and we’re all better. Until then, I’m thankful for a lazy day, a safe anchorage, and one of the friendliest islands I’ve visited so far! 🇧🇸 #teansea • • • 📸 @steviejogroh • #bimini #biminibahamas #bahamas #tropicaltravel #travelbahamas #islandtravel #sailingadventure #travelblogger #femaletravelblogger #dametraveler #aggielook #travelblogging #boatbabe #malibusun #islandlife #pinktrotters #travelling #instatravelgram #tropicalisland #bahamas🇧🇸 #2kfollowers #under10k #discoveryunder10k #under5k #slowtravel #adventurenthusiasts #wanderlust_tribe #worlderlust #wanderlusters
Well, were held up here in Bimini because of stron Well, were held up here in Bimini because of strong eastern winds. We hoped to cross over to the Barry Islands this week but it looks like we’ll be staying put for a little bit longer. Can’t sail directly into the wind. In the meantime, we’re exploring Bimini, both the north and south islands. I’ve found more sea glass than I know what to do with, we’ve met some really friendly people, and we’ve been enjoying the warm (albeit windy) weather. Not a bad place to be stuck for now, but we’re both excited to keep moving East! 🌊 #teansea • • • 📸 @steviejogroh • #theinfluencerbootcamp #bimini #biminiisland #biminibahamas #bahamas #bahamasbeaches #instatravelgram #travelgrammer #femmetravel #travelgirlsgo #pinktrotters #gltlove #tropicaltraveling #tropicaldestination #dametravel #womentravelers #femaletravelers #aggielook #travelerography #travelcommunity #girlsvsglobe #ladiestravelgram #mtlove18 #sailingtravel #worlderlusters #wanderlusting #wanderers #femaletravelbloggers #tropicaltraveling
Hello Bahamas! We made it to Bimini, the closest i Hello Bahamas! We made it to Bimini, the closest island to Florida, a mere 50 miles from Key Biscayne off of Miami. 50 miles in a car would take you an hour or so. In a plane? Minutes. On a sailboat, it took us 10 hours. We left key Biscayne at 0200 hours (2 AM) and arrived safely to warm sunshine and the bluest water I’ve ever seen in my life 😍 Bimini is one of the islands with a customs and immigration office that you can check into once you arrive. Unlike traveling by plane, you are not allowed to check yourself in, or even get off the boat until you’ve cleared through customs. Only the captain is allowed! Once we were all cleared through, we anchored for the night to stay out of the way of some strong north winds, and finally got to explore yesterday! We were walking to get some conch salad (the best I’ve ever had) and decided to take a little detour on a side road, and we found this gorgeous beach with a big welcome painted on this fallen tree! Welcome to the Bahamas with us everyone! 🇧🇸 #teansea • • • 📸 @steviejogroh • #theinfluencerbootcamp #mtlove18 #pinktrotters #welcometobimini #bimini #biminibahamas #bahamas🇧🇸 #sailinglife #travelgirlshub #travelgirlsgo #sailingtravel #tropicalvibes #tropicaltravel #bahamasbound #sailboatlife #liveaboard #womentravelers #womentravel #femaletraveler #femaletravel #dametraveler #slowtravel #femaletravelers #instatravels #instatraveller #travelista #explorethebahamas #exploretheoutdoors #sabbaticallife
Today we sailed across to the Bahamas! Heading off Today we sailed across to the Bahamas! Heading offshore means we have the sails up and the metal jewelry comes off. Not only have I lost enough overboard before (goodbye sunglasses), but it’s not really safe pulling lines with the risk of a ring getting caught. Thankfully, I’ve partnered with @ensorings to still be able to wear rings without worrying about my fingers. They’re silicone and have tons of adorable styles, my favorites are their stackable collections and elements rings! Even better, we’re partners to be a #forceforgood because every time you wear your rings, you’re reminded to have a positive impact on the world AND they donate a portion of proceeds of every purchase to tons of organizations around the world! Not only do I feel safe wearing my rings while sailing, but I feel good about wearing something that has a positive impact in the world! If you want your own beautiful rings for all your adventures, check out the link in my bio to purchase some of your own, and use TEANSEATRAVEL20 for a nice discount! #ensorings • • • • #teansea #sailinglife #spinnaker #theinfluencerbootcamp #womentravel #femaletraveler #girlsthattravel #travelgirlsgo #travelgirlshub #pinktrotters #sailingadventure #sailingphotography #instatraveller #gltlove #wanderontravelcommunity #adventuretravels #adventurers #oceantravel #siliconerings #femmetravel #dametraveler #damestravel #travelmoreworryless #sailinggirls #globelletravels #wanderlusters #travelerography
Dear 2019, Thanks for all the memories. You were Dear 2019, Thanks for all the memories. You were a year of growth, a year of transition. You put me through highs and lows. My first time living back in my hometown since leaving for college in 2013. The first year I haven’t been out of the country in over 6 years (probably more). I explored some corners of the country that I haven’t been to, and some more familiar places. I saw the ponies run at historic Saratoga Race track, I visited Miami, Orlando, Seven Sisters Springs, and many other places in Florida. I visited Chicago for the first time. I sailed a boat over 800 miles, and started on another sailing trip. I grew in my sailing skills. I found love. I landed two jobs, one which was a dream job. I quit two jobs, one of which was a dream job. I started a new project with my partner, and learned more about blogging. More importantly, I learned about myself. I learned that the material belongings I’ve held on to for so long “just in case” are just that - things. I’ve cut my belongings in half, and boy did that feel good. I learned patience and to not be so quick to jump to conclusions. I learned that quality time with myself and a good book can be just as good as a big night out. I woke up earlier, I cooked more meals, I started journaling, I read more books. Looking back at 2019, I can’t say it was the most exciting year of my life, but it was a memorable one. It’s made me have deeper thoughts, deeper connection with others, and a deeper understanding of the world around us. 2019 definitely was a year of transitions and changes, but I wouldn’t change it for the world. So here’s to 2020, a new decade of adventure, a new decade to do something new. A new decade to explore who you are. A new decade of celebration and peace. Thank you 2019 for the memories, 2020 I can’t wait for this new beginning 🎇 #teansea
Finally in south Florida as we make our way to the Finally in south Florida as we make our way to the Bahamas! Definitely happy for the warmer weather but the intracoastal has been an absolute madhouse! We’ll spend a couple days in South Florida before we cross over to Bimini, and will spend the New Year near Miami! This pic was taken on our trip down to Fort Meyers on SV Penny, and was the first day we had the chance to explore land after crossing from the panhandle to St. Petersburg! Can’t wait to get the chance to explore the East Coast of South Florida soon! 🌴 #teansea • • • 📸 @steviejogroh • #theinfluencerbootcamp #theigbootcamp #mtlove18 #travelsouthflorida #visitsouthflorida #visitflorida #floridablogger #gulfportflorida #stpetebeach #stpetersburgflorida #tampabayarea #exploreflorida #femaletravelbloggers #femaletraveler #femaletraveler #girlsthatwander #wanderingsoul #sailingadventure #wanderontravelcommunity #bestcommunitytravel #femaletravelcommunity #gltlove #pinktrotters #aggielook #womentravelers #travelgirlsgo #travelinglady #instatraveler #instatravelgram
And we’re off! Yesterday was day 1 heading South And we’re off! Yesterday was day 1 heading South towards the Bahamas! We’re back onboard our regular boat and it’s amazing how much more it feels like home than Penny (the one in the pic) did. We’ve got our two kitties with us and we’re cruising down the East Coast of Florida, to then make a straight shot east for the Bahamas. So far we’ve had smooth sailing, with the exception of trying to get offshore at Ponce Inlet - known for being one of the country’s best surf spots - we faced some big waves that would’ve made sailing offshore uncomfortable. After one seasick kitty, we made it back to the intracoastal. We’re about halfway down the state now, with early mornings and warmer weather as we continue south. Im excited to be on this journey and for all the adventures we have ahead! ⚓️ #teansea • • • 📸 @steviejogroh • #girlsthatsail #sailinggirls #theinfluencerbootcamp #theigbootcamp #mtlove18 #departure35 #sailingadventure #womenthattravel #femaletravelbloggers #femaletravel #travelgirlshub #pinktrotters #travelgirlsgo #travelgirldiary #gltlove #wandergirl #adventuretraveler #oceantravel #exploremoretoday #travelblogging #visitflorida #outdoortravel #southbound #bahamasbound #tropicaltravel #floridablogger #sailinglife #sailboatlife #aggielook
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