That night, I fall asleep next to my mom feeling light, buoyed by the promise of a beautiful summer: precious time spent at home with my loved ones, and creating lasting memories in Miami.
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Summer Break: Disney World
Welcome to the Summer Break travel series: three travel stories featuring memorable moments from the destinations I’ve visited this summer. The first story highlights a trip to one of my favorite places in Florida: Disney World.
Summertime in Miami
When I lived in Nigeria, I looked forward to summer and the end of the school year because it meant visiting my parents in Miami.
Hometown Tourist in Key West
A light wind blew air heavy with the scent of salt into my nose as I ran into the roadside gas station with my mom holding my hand. She had pulled me out of the way of a reversing truck, tugging on my arm so hard it hurt. “We came to Key West to haveContinue reading “Hometown Tourist in Key West”
Sunset over the Riviera
Sunscreen-clad, I leaned forward to let the last rays of sunlight touch my face. For a few minutes, it felt good, warm. With something by Bon Iver crooning in my ears, lyrics at the tip of my tongue, I closed my eyes against the sun. From the small square kitchen window in our apartment, IContinue reading “Sunset over the Riviera”
Hometown Tourist in Wynwood, Miami
“I think Miami is trying to have seasons,” I said sardonically, both to myself and my followers on Twitter. It was 72 degrees outside – a sign that fall had arrived- not what my more northern American friends might describe as cold but it was also overcast and windy and not at all how IContinue reading “Hometown Tourist in Wynwood, Miami”
Picture Perfect at Siesta Key
Blue-green waves crashed against the white sand leaving bath-like bubbles on the shoreline. For some the loud roaring of the sea is ominous, for me, it’s soothing enough to fall asleep to.
Hometown Tourist in Downtown Miami
I’ve moved around a bit. In the past 7 years, I’ve lived in Miami, New Jersey, and Tampa. I’ll sometimes get asked why I ever moved to the northeast. Why would I ever leave the warmth of Florida? Wasn’t it hard moving away from home (Miami)? 1) I don’t know really and 2) I’ve beenContinue reading “Hometown Tourist in Downtown Miami”
It’s Disney World, Revel In It.
My sister turned 21 earlier this week and wanted to celebrate it at Disney World; a great plan but I’ll admit, I’m biased. I love the place. I’ve been coming to Disney World with family and friends since I was 5 years old and I think I appreciate it even more than I did asContinue reading “It’s Disney World, Revel In It.”
Miami, Florida : An introvert’s guide to South Beach.
There are two kinds of beach-goers. The kind who like a shaded, quiet area to read or sleep under, and the kind who come with 20 friends, a Bluetooth speaker, and brown paper bags. Both are there to have a good time, they just have different definitions of what that is. I lean heavily toContinue reading “Miami, Florida : An introvert’s guide to South Beach.”