Top 10 Dog-Friendly Things to Do in Gulf Shores, Alabama

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Top 10 Dog-Friendly Things to Do in Gulf Shores, Alabama

The weather is spectacular year-round. The beaches are sugary white, and the sunsets are breathtaking. Gulf Shores offers plenty of outlet shopping, restaurants, events, concerts, art shows, bars, and attractions. But the greatest thing about living in Gulf Shores is that I can take my beagles, Cap’n Jack & Scout, almost anywhere with me. Most restaurants with outdoor seating are happy to allow you to bring your furry family members along if you keep them on a leash. And the opportunities to unleash the hounds at local dog parks are abundant. These are my Top 10 things to do with Cap’n Jack & Scout in my hometown of dog-friendly Gulf Shores.

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Plash Island - Paradise on Alabama's Gulf Coast

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Plash Island - Paradise on Alabama's Gulf Coast

The obvious and welcome lack of hustle and bustle creates a quiet, communal atmosphere. Plash Island in Gulf Shores on Alabama’s Gulf Coast offers the best of both worlds—a serene island lifestyle with no tourist traffic but easy access to all the shops, restaurants, events, and attractions that are so prominent in the heart of Gulf Shores, a city that thrives on tourism.

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Carnival Brazil Pros and Cons - 15 Things I Would Rather Do

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Carnival Brazil Pros and Cons - 15 Things I Would Rather Do

Carnival Brazil is not for everyone — as I waded through the crowds in Olinda, Brazil among the enthusiastic Brazilians who were all enjoying the rich traditions of Carnival, I could think of at least 15 other things I would rather be doing. Of course, I was in the minority. Millions enjoy this historic event every year.

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How to Live Full-Time on a Sailboat - Adjusting to Life at Sea

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How to Live Full-Time on a Sailboat - Adjusting to Life at Sea

Seefalke still tosses me around the cabin at times. I still blurt four-letter words daily, but I no longer become distracted by the bruises. I still battle seasickness with every passage, but it’s just another part of my new normal of living life sideways. Most days are mundane and uneventful. Some are filled with engine trouble at sea or filthy maintenance chores. Other days are downright scary, difficult, and uncomfortable. But it’s worth it. 

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How to Get Your Sea Legs - Sailing Adventure Blog

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How to Get Your Sea Legs - Sailing Adventure Blog

How to Get Your Sea Legs is the official logbook of Michelle Segrest chronicling her travels sailing the world in a 43-foot sailboat for a year. It reveals all the good, the bad, and the ugly details about the planning stages, stories about living on a sailboat, sailing with dogs, the reality of working while sailing, impressions of her many interesting destinations along the way, nitty-gritty details about each sailing passage, and the entire experience from the first mate's point of view.

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