Keepin It Cali: Spring Break

Spring Break Pt 2: A Small Bite Out Of The Big Apple

Did you guys get a chance to check out Pt 1: Welcome To Miami? If not, you might wanna head over & enjoy that adventure first, before you get buried knee deep in this one! Just sayin... haha

Can I just say WOW!? Everyone & their mother knew that I was going to love New York, but I didn't think I would actually be so intoxicating. The moment I stepped off of the airplane, I knew I was going to have an amazing time. I managed to maneuver my way through the trains, in order to get to my Airbnb located in East Williamsburg. I won't even get into how confusing the whole borough/city situation gets, but from what I do know, that where I was staying is considered near Bushwick & in Brooklyn.

Not only is the area covered in eye catching murals, from what the locals tell me, it's an up & coming little hipster town. (Don't shoot the messenger ;-) There were tons of variety in food as well as Coffee/Bar options. I pretty much stared in awe at everything from the art to the brownstone homes, as I rolled my way down the streets with my luggage. (Next time, you bet I'll either pack lighter, or get an Uber.)

Once I settled into my AirBnB, it didn't take long for me to get acquainted with the host & start soaking up suggestions. I headed out & never looked back. Pretty much, everyday I was on adventure from Dusk til Dawn. I ate great food, met up with old friends, and walked a million miles. I swear I fit in perfectly, except for the fact that I definitely do not walk at a New York pace.

East Williamsburg

The City

Just A Ferry Ride Away

Be on the lookout for the video! Live vicariously through me as I hop around for Spring Break.

xoxo - Twanie

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, by Str8Calistyle

Adventure

Spring Break Pt.1: Welcome to Miami

I wasn't really sure what I was getting myself into when I booked my flights to Miami & New York for spring break. What I was sure about, was the fact that I was going to explore to no end, and stay thinking outside the box. I figure, if you're somewhere you've never been, you should do something you've never done.

Now, if you read my pre Adventure-Time post (click to check it out), you'll see I attempted to make an itinerary. Even though I clearly stated that I was no good at following them. Hence why I pretty much failed to do almost everything I said I would, but making up for it with plenty of other adventures.

I took tons of photo and video, so i'll be breaking the trips down into two posts. As for the first leg of the trip... WELCOME TO MIAMI!

My Airbnb

If you haven't had the chance to check out the many amazing spaces Airbnb offers around the world. I don't think there is a better godsend, aside from Uber. I definitely didn't want to be in the heart of the hustle & bustle of Miami Beach, so I opted out for something a bit close enough yet far enough away. My host not only had a comfortable & inviting home, but he showed me around the private park to his community, as well invited me to try some amazing authentic Haitian dishes from a local eatery around the way.

Coral Gables: Car Show

Random Road Trip to Tampa

Generally, anytime I travel, I have to find a few parks or trails to break in. I randomly decided to take a relaxing four-hour drive from South Miami to Tampa. Along the way, I followed signs leading to Lettuce Lake Park. Even though I caught the park about an hour before it closed, I was still able to enjoy the scent of nature. As I strolled around the park, I listened to the birds & ran into a few friendly faces. I definitely thought I was going to get lost before they closed, but thank goodness I found my way out. Good ol Dora the Explorer in me!

When I got to Tampa, I was immediately enthralled by the Tampa Museum of Art. Along the outside of the building & leading up to the river walk, I couldn't help but snap the beautiful sculptures guarding the way. Once I was finished oogling, I started along my walk around around the Hillsborough River.

Miami Beach

Once I was done playing around in Tampa, I took the remainder of the evening to rest & headed back down towards Miami early the following morning. I pretty much went to Miami Beach everyday, walked around, basked in the beautiful sun & enjoyed a few daiquiris from Wet Willies. Truly, it was an experience in it's own & the photos only capture a glimpse of the madness. But it was beautiful madness nonetheless... I even found a man with my next destination on his bag!