It’s the Destination, Not the Journey: Key West Adventures

Key West: a paradise of turquoise waters, six-toed cats, and… an endless stream of amateur musicians? In this episode, we dive into the island’s unexpected mix of beauty, history, and sheer weirdness. From Hemingway’s home to Truman’s retreat, from treasure-hunting legends to overpriced Cuban sandwiches serenaded by a pirate-ship captain, we saw it all. We’ll share the best (and worst) of our trip, tips for avoiding tourist traps, and a few hard-earned lessons—like why you should always check for hotel specials and never, ever eat breakfast near a live keyboard player. So grab a drink, find some shade, and join us for this offbeat adventure through the Conch Republic.

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Chapters

• 1:53 Being flexible with travel can only be a good thing
• 10:57 Tracey explains to Tomas that Roads can actually be quite long
• 14:56 Jimmy Buffett has questionable taste in art
• 16:22 Highbrow, nude bars with Phil!
• 16:43 It's never too late to be a complete moron
• 17:52 One too many slices of Keylime pie
• 19:00 Happy hours comforters and a snooty brother
• 19:54 The Pan Am restaurant
• 21:20 The live music problem in Key West
• 22:47 Cuban sandwiches and Captain Stubing
• 26:30 Getting around Key West
• 28:47 The historical side of Key West
• 35:34 The little White House and Hemmingway
• 39:00 Sunset cruises