I moved from Orlando to VA and I definitely don’t miss it, but you’re right about the Caribbean food. It’s hard to find good Caribbean food here and it’s definitely not as widely available.

If you hate Florida, Orlando will only make you hate it more. I lived there for 32 years and it’s not worth it unless you’re rich or a Disney Adult and just must be near the Parks. Orlando can be very nice if you have enough money to live in a nice area and enjoy all the city has to offer. But if you’re middle class or below, it’ll be really bad.

The space coast is really ugly and trashy. It’s very FLORIDA. I grew up in Orlando and Cocoa / Cape Canaveral area was always where we went to the beach and I really don’t see the hype. Plus the beaches were always so dirty.

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.