I grew up in Florida and lived there until I was 32 and moved to Virginia. They are two vastly different cultures. I can never see myself moving back to Florida. The year-round summer, bugs, gators, high cost of living, etc is just not worth it to me.

Moving to Virginia and having four seasons is something that never ceases to amaze me. To see blossoms on trees in Spring and vibrant orange, yellow, and red leaves in Fall. Even bare trees in winter that look a bit haunted is something I love. The history here is amazing and embraced much more than in Florida. Having a choice of both beaches AND mountains also??

It’s also weird things like how in Florida so many buildings and houses are beige. Coming here and things looking historic, cute, and/or quaint blew my mind. In Florida everything is stucco, cement, or cinder block.

I could go on and on, but yeah I totally get the differences both big and small.