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Hi! I'm Taylor, the girl behind Tea N' Sea! 

Hi! I'm Taylor, and I'm the girl behind Tea N' Sea! I am a 26 year old Florida girl trying to explore the world and push out of my comfort zone every day and in every new place that I travel! I consider myself an adventurer, a lover of the sea, and a beach bum! 

I am a Florida native, born and raised in the historic city of St. Augustine, Florida. I am definitely blessed growing up less than 2 miles from the beach. My parents were sure to bring me outside and taught me to enjoy the ocean, the sand, the sun, to appreciate making a drip sand castle, and chasing the sandpipers on the beach as a toddler. Actually, my nickname, Piper, came from my mom because I would always chase the sandpipers on the beach! This beach-y lifestyle not only taught me a lot about appreciating the little things, but also stuck with me as I have gotten older! If there's a beach nearby, you can bet I'm going to try and find a way to sit and enjoy the warm sand, the sound of the ocean waves on the shore, and the marine life that surrounds it! I am very thankful to have grown up near the water, as it has taught me not to be afraid of the ocean and has become something that I love. A lot of my travels have been near (or on) the ocean, and I know many people aren't always super comfortable with the great big blue. 

My travels began when I was very young, when my parents brought me all around Florida for weekend trips, fishing trips, and so much more. I'm sure there's more that I don't remember from being so young, but I know it instilled a sense of wanderlust in my personality. I come from a big family, with tons of aunts, uncles, and cousins that are all over the nation, so as I got older, I was able to travel to different states for family trips! I guess you could say the travel bug has been with me since I was very young because of that!

When I first started Tea N' Sea, it was just to write about my experiences of moving away from Florida to South Carolina to Clemson University. It was an easy way that I could keep family and friends up to date with what was going on in my life without sending them each a lengthy message. Since I was creating an outlet to share my thoughts and a blog, I needed to come up with a name for it. I spent weeks on end trying to brainstorm, until I started losing hope about doing this. One day, after the thought had been out of my mind for a long time, the name hit me like a brick wall. Tea N' Sea. It was perfect. If you say Tea N' Sea out loud, it sounds like the letters TNC - which are my initials. It also signified my move from the sea (Florida) to what I deemed the "land of sweet tea." For those of you that don't know, South Carolina is said to be in the "Deep South," and anyone that is from or has visited this area can tell you that the iced tea served here is so sweet, typically containing upwards of a cup of sugar. The name was perfect. So I created the blog, which was just explaining my life at the time. As I continued on with my college career, my wanderlust never left. I took every chance that I could to go on a weekend trip, a new hike, a new town, a new restaurant - anything I could get my hands on. With these weekend trips, I found out that I loved writing about my travels and sharing places that I experienced, more than just the everyday, "lifestyle," and college type posts. 


One of the many weekend trips I took with my family as a kid!

Once I graduated from Clemson University, I was given the amazing opportunity of moving to Grenada in the Caribbean. I was moving away from everything that I had ever known, a completely new culture, new way of life, over 2000 miles away. It was scary, but I am so glad that I took the leap. Here, I was given so many experiences and travel opportunities that would not have been present if I had not taken the leap. I called Grenada my home base for about a year and a half, and in that past year and a half have been blessed with so many opportunities to see the world. I have grown this blog, with your help, love, and support, and cannot wait for the rest of our journey together! I have started checking things off of my bucket list, faced fears, and traveled across the world. My love of travel is only growing, and I can't wait to continue to share all these amazing experiences with you all! 

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Grenada is one of the hidden gems of the Caribbean Grenada is one of the hidden gems of the Caribbean, and is one that’s been hidden from the masses for years.A popular cruisers destination (not cruise ship, but sailors), Grenada is just enough off the beaten path and far enough from Florida that tourism isn’t as populated as some of the other Caribbean islands. But in my biased opinion, Grenada is the best Caribbean island to visit with:
💦 Waterfalls galore
🏝️ Stunning and world class beaches
🤿 More shipwrecks to dive than anywhere in the Caribbean
🐒 A tropical jungle to explore, compete with monkeys
🌅 Stunning sunsets all over the islandsAnd honestly so much more I can’t fit into one caption. If you want a full itinerary, send me a DM. Otherwise keep your eyes peeled on stories, I’ll be there in a month 😍#grenada #caribbean #puregrenada #visitgrenada #tropicaltravel
Nothing could’ve prepared me for how beautiful t Nothing could’ve prepared me for how beautiful the Polynesian culture is. 🌺Take everything you think you know about Polynesian culture, and throw it out the window. Hawaii, Moana, Lilo and Stitch, Pinterest - nothing does it justice. The absolute purity and kindness these people excude is beyond belief. The respect they share for the earth, the ocean, anyone that walks their path, it brings tears to my eyes.I was so honored to be a part of learning a little bit of the culture. I spent nearly two weeks in Polynesia, immersed in the land, but the most pivotal moments for me were being immersed with the people. Seeing what beauty, respect, and strong culture they hold. It’s honestly so different than other islands I’ve visited.If you get the chance to truly experience culture when you travel, indulge in it. Try the food, learn the dances, talk to the people. It’ll truly change your life.#frenchpolynesia #moorea #culturaltravel #ecoteavel #islanddestinations #tropicaltravel #islandtravel #saltyluxe #mooreaisland #polynesianculture #polynesiandance #sustainabletravel #travelreel
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THIS IS YOUR REMINDER THAT SOCIAL MEDIA ISN’T AL THIS IS YOUR REMINDER THAT SOCIAL MEDIA ISN’T ALL WHAT IT SEEMS 🌊I love sharing on Instagram, I really do, but it’s easy to forget as a consumer of content that social media is a highlight reel. While it may look like I’m in an exotic destination every day, chances are I’m likely at home or working my tail off at one of my many jobs.But I choose to romanticize every part of my life, and I love sharing my free time with friends, dancing, at yoga, visiting farmer’s markets, watching the sunset. Even though it’s not “exotic” or traveling, I am creating peace within myself and enjoying the company of others. I prioritize free time when I can and try to make it something special, and I try to say “yes” as much as possible.So don’t feel bad if you’re not traveling year round. Don’t feel bad if you can’t take luxury trips or live the digital nomad life. Try to remember to romanticize every little moment, so you can find peace within and happiness even in the mundane.How do you spend your free time? ❤️#travelreality #reeltraveller #travelblog #floridalivin #floridalife #floridavibes #travelvibe #oceanvibe #staugustinebeach
Manatee are some of the most peaceful animals, so Manatee are some of the most peaceful animals, so much so that even sharks and alligators don’t bother them! If you need a little extra peace on this Monday, stay a while 💕 have you ever seen a manatee?#manatee #floridatravel #adventuretravel #ecotravel #tropicaltravel #floridamanatee #visitflorida

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