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welcome to miami!

4/15/2018

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Miami has an amazingly diverse population and really is such a unique city that in some parts of town, it's hard to believe you're really in America. I was able to visit the tropical, palm tree bearing, cuban-inspired community of Miami, Florida just this past December during my Winter Break. And I loved it. 

​It wasn't even just the warm weather or the oceans and skies, vast and blue. Not the calming walks or even the hours spent in Lummus Park under the sun in the refreshing winds, although all those things were definitely highlights of our trip. Often, people tend to forget that the whole point of a vacation is literally to "be unoccupied" by definition and to re-energize yourself by visiting a new place- staying at home can get pretty stale. I, myself, have forgotten this before and packed my day with visiting touristy spots which are "must-see's," and while these places are great, it's no fun when you're tired (though I have found that if you plan your day out around a mid-afternoon nap, everything tends to work out pretty well)! It was this that made Miami wonderful- we all made sure to enjoy what we did and spend our time immersing ourselves in the whole "vibe" of the city.  
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To be honest, there really isn't a ton to see in Miami, but I think that contributes to making it a truly relaxing vacation. I spent hours under the palm trees on the infamous Ocean Drive, only getting up to buy some cool Haagen-Dazs ice cream to de-stress even more. If you really want to get crazy in Miami, you sure can, but we were all about just unwinding and seeing the place.

The entire street of Ocean Drive is filled with retro hotels and restaurants that make you feel as if you've been placed into another era, and this architectural style is called "Art Deco." Introduced in the 1920-30's with bold, vibrant colors, and precise geometric shapes, it's also the namesake for Miami's Art Deco District, where you can relive the glitz and glam of a bygone era. Walking around these century-old buildings, you feel like you're in a happening place of Old Hollywood, especially when the sun goes down and the neon lights can really shine bright- this is another cultural element of Miami that goes unmatched.

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The Miami 'experience' doesn't end there, in fact, the most interesting and exciting part of our trip was in a small Cuban bakery with rave reviews where we wanted to get pastries for breakfast. The shop was called 'El Brazo Fuerte' (translated into "The Strong Arm" in Spanish), seemed family-owned, and it was packed- not only with people, but with amazing Cuban food and the kindest ladies behind the counter who could only speak Spanish. My mom, with her minimal Spanish knowledge and her enthusiasm to learn new languages, was able to lead the way in ordering our items along with the authentic "Cafe Cubano," or Cuban Coffee, which was loved by the coffee-drinking members of my family.   

The bakery itself was decorated for the holidays in a slightly gaudy fashion, but that just made everything more genuine. They called out our order numbers in Spanish the entire experience felt like another country. Really, we were just being exposed to the wondrous culture of Miami, and this is what made our vacation so great. Seeing the diversity in little pockets of a single country is stunning, and it made me proud of the variety of people there are in the world we live in- and how welcoming they are to outsiders of their community such as myself and my family. We could all stand to be a little more open to the people around us. 

Miami was a relaxing learning adventure. Who knew you could learn things just by going on vacation? 😊
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Nancy link
4/15/2018 08:45:29 pm

Miami looks gorgeous! I haven't been to Florida before but it's on my must-visit list! A city doesn't need to have a ton of flashy attractions to be worth a visit. I always appreciate the beach vibes (and the food). Thanks for sharing your adventure!

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Another Little Birdie
4/16/2018 07:02:29 pm

Totally agree Nancy! Miami was definitely a super relaxing and beautiful place to visit. You should totally go there if you can!! Thanks for commenting :)

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Annie link
4/16/2018 03:01:05 am

Oh my gosh! I love the Art Deco design era so much! I've never actually considered visiting Miami before but after reading your post, I think I'd actually really like it! I loved this post!

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Another Little Birdie
4/16/2018 07:03:40 pm

Yeah, you should definitely go there at some point! There’s a little bit in it for everybody, but if all else goes wrong, there’s always nice beaches and food. Thanks for visiting :)

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Seeking Sammy link
4/16/2018 05:30:26 am

Miami looks like such an amazing place! I have been to Florida a few times but never travelled all the way south to Miami. Loving your photos, think I will have to travel down there next time I am in FL!

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Another Little Birdie
4/16/2018 07:08:48 pm

Florida is really an amazing state- so many awesome cities!! You should definitely give Miami/Key West next time you go, it’s an great destination for all :)

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Eena link
4/16/2018 08:31:38 pm

Miami looks so beautiful! I love that it's so sunny and radiant out there that I can feel the sunshine through my computer screen. I'm glad you had a wonderful and thanks for sharing!

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Another Little Birdie
4/16/2018 09:41:51 pm

That’s wonderful, I’m glad I could brighten up your day with some sunshine haha! Thanks for reading :)

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Rambling Woman link
4/18/2018 07:16:09 am

I've been to Florida, but not yet Miami. I'd love to head down Ocean Drive to see the art-deco architecture. Sounds like you had a wonderful, relaxing trip.

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Another Little Birdie
4/18/2018 08:37:43 pm

Yes, I sure did! It was a very nice week-long trip. You should definitely check out Miami sometime, but I would say it’s slightly unique from the rest of Florida (in a really cool way)! Thanks for reading :)

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Nicky Sid
4/19/2018 01:56:16 pm

You are making me re-live my memories of Miami, I too loved going there :)

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Another Little Birdid
4/19/2018 02:38:54 pm

That’s awesome! It’s a really great place. I’m glad you enjoyed the post! Thanks for commenting :)

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Claire link
4/22/2018 03:42:44 pm

Naturally this post has made me want to go to Miami now!! It looks so beautiful!!

Claire xxx
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Another Little Birdie
4/22/2018 03:44:51 pm

You should, it’s such a nice time!! I definitely enjoyed the place and it’s blending of cultures too. :)

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Anne link
4/22/2018 03:54:33 pm

Miami looks lush, I am so jealous! I've always wanted to visit (since watching csi:miami of all things hehe!) Your photos are so lovely & I love the planning the day around a nap haha - perfect holiday plan!

Love,

Anne // www.basifpa-and-did.co.uk

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Another Little Birdie
4/22/2018 03:58:44 pm

Sometimes the best destinations are just things you watch in tv shows haha!! I’m super happy that you enjoyed reading the post, Anne! You should definitely give Miami a shot sometime :)

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Stephanie Jay link
4/22/2018 04:30:30 pm

I’ve never been to Miami but your beautiful pictures makes me want to go! Really enjoyed reading this post x

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Another Little Birdie
4/22/2018 05:44:20 pm

Thanks so much Stephanie!! It’s such a good time, I’d totally recommend going there to anyone :)

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whatcorinnedid link
4/22/2018 04:35:21 pm

Oh my good you have me dreaming of holiday and sun and blue sky! and of miami too! sounds like such an amazing city!

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Another Little Birdie
4/22/2018 05:46:39 pm

It really is! Holidays in the sun and under clear skies are the best. I’m definitely looking forward to the summer haha :)

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Jenny link
4/22/2018 06:02:59 pm

I've been to Miami once when I was a child, but was unfortunately too young to remember it. I love your photos, so nice seeing Miami from a different perspective! I hope you enjoyed your time there.

Jenny x

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Another Little Birdie
4/22/2018 06:54:45 pm

Thank you Jenny! Taking pictures is one of my favorite parts of going on vacation- I'm glad you liked them!! Thanks for reading :)

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Creative Nails link
4/22/2018 06:51:50 pm

Wow, Miami looks incredible! I've never been there before, but I would love to go one day - it looks gorgeous. That small bakery sounds amazing too - what an experience to have, definitely won't forget that! Love the photos you took too!

Amy,
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Another Little Birdie
4/22/2018 06:58:34 pm

Oh the bakery was the best part of the entire trip- an incredible experience! If you ever go to Miami, definitely give that shop a try. I'm glad you liked the pictures, I love taking them!! Thank you for reading :)

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Rose link
4/23/2018 01:32:04 am

What a nice writing style you got there :)
I loved reading your post about Miami. And I so agree that packing your day with touristy things can just leave you feeling more drained. I never understood why people have the need to do that. That cuban bakery looks great!
Bless your mom who's trying to speak with these people. I always try my best as well and it ends up looking like I am playing a verbal version of pictionary with the other. LOL!

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Another Little Birdie
4/29/2018 10:12:20 am

Thank you so much Rose!! My favorite vacations are the ones where I can just casually explore the place- and Miami was surely one of those types of destinations :)

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Nicola link
4/23/2018 04:06:26 am

I've always wanted to visit Miami. Your photos and write-up are amazing! It sounds like such a relaxing place and I'd love to go to that bakery where they only speak Spanish!

Nicola
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Another Little Birdie
4/23/2018 08:47:08 pm

Thank you so much Nicola!! That bakery was an amazing experience and I’m so glad that you enjoyed my writing :)

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Anna link
4/26/2018 06:57:53 am

I´d love to visit Miami one day! I´ve only been once in Miami airport on my way to Orlando! I'm thinking to combine my city visit with a trip to Bahamas! That would be such a dream come true!

Have a wonderful weekend!
Anna
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Another Little Birdie
4/29/2018 10:20:54 am

That sounds like an awesome vacation!! Almost wish I could come with you haha :)

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