If you'd visited the Wynwood neighborhood of Miami less than a decade ago, you would see a very different place altogether. Originally a Puerto Rican neighborhood, it was known mostly for its warehouses and import/export businesses. Some still stand, surrounded by graffitied nightclubs. In the … [Read more...] about Exploring Miami’s Wynwood Neighborhood
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Caroline in the City Guide to Miami
The city of Miami, Florida elicits a number of images: Miami Vice, South Beach, and Little Havana. It's where dozens of Caribbean cultures come together, including Cuban, Haitian, Dominican and much more. Miami is surrounded by water so there are miles of beaches stretching from the north and to … [Read more...] about Caroline in the City Guide to Miami
Photo Friday: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
On the same trip as the Tampa stop, I spent about a week in Fort Lauderdale. It was, in fact, the point of the whole trip. I was road tripping south for a travel blogging conference. I'd been to the city a few years prior on a different Florida road trip, but I didn't do many of the tourist … [Read more...] about Photo Friday: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Photo Friday: Tampa, Florida
After my three days in the city, I'd felt like I'd been told a secret. Like I knew about a cool place to go that I didn't want to tell anyone about. You could walk past a door dozens of times, but when someone finally tells you there's a speakeasy behind the simple black door with no sign, … [Read more...] about Photo Friday: Tampa, Florida
An Impromptu Florida Road Trip
If you follow me on Instagram, you're probably confused as to why there is a picture of snow followed by a picture of the beach. I had been back from New York for a little more than 48 hours when it was time to pack up and head out again. My mom, a school teacher, had a few days off due to furlough … [Read more...] about An Impromptu Florida Road Trip