Tampa, Florida - Immigrant Dreams and Pirate Schemes
joseph rosendo's steppin' out

Joseph traces his roots in Tampa, FL. This episode offers an intimate look into Joseph by following his immigrant grandfather's life in Tampa, Florida's "Cigar City" in the 1890's. He explores Ybor City, visits the Cuban Club, talks to relatives, learns how to roll cigars and construct a Cuban sandwich. The unexpected cherry on this Cuban rum cake is joining the parade of pirates during Tampa's annual Gasparilla Pirate Festival.

Duration: 26 minutes and 46 seconds

Episode Number: 107

About Joseph Rosendo's Steppin' Out:

Six-time Emmy-winning host Joseph Rosendo is back with the new travel series JOSEPH ROSENDO'S STEPPIN' OUT.

The series takes viewers to picturesque and ethnically rich destinations, showcasing the people who make our naturally wondrous and culturally diverse planet a better place to live.

Joseph believes a passion for traveling and exploring the world is a part of living well and aging adventurously, and the series reflects this idea.

Eight half-hour episodes bring viewers a deep commitment to authentic, responsible, and sustainable travel.

Joseph continues to end each episode with the enduring truth of Mark Twain's quote: "Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness."


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