The Wynwood district of Miami is a paradise for street art enthusiasts, with its famous wall murals and vibrant surroundings. Despite the Wynwood Walls museum being closed, the neighborhood offers a plethora of colorful sights. The area is definitely worth a visit, even if it’s a bit sketchy, for capturing some beautiful and captivating paintwork.
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Ocean drive
Miami is celebrated for its beaches and beautiful people, but its Art Deco architecture on Ocean Drive is a treasure trove waiting to delight. The streamlined shapes of The Breakwater and The Imperial exude technological modernity and optimism. While delights like The Leslie and The Netherlands Hotel showcase the city’s architectural splendor. At night, neon lights and lively clubs bring the area to life.
Miami beach
Think of Miami and you’re likely to imagine sizzling neon nightlife and an endless stretch of sand. We’re heading to that ubiquitous sandy paradise now as we’ve travelled 20 minutes by bus from Miami city to Miami Beach. Miami Beach is actually an island city, connected by bridges to mainland Miami. I am instantly enchantedContinue reading “Miami beach”
Miami Bayside
Our first glimpses of Miami city today and we’ve hopped on the Metromover to Bayside. Bayside is situated on the banks of Biscayne Bay, with the City of Miami marina on one side. It’s a large shopping and entertainment venue with a ferris wheel with lots of swanky places to sit and be seen It’s niceContinue reading “Miami Bayside”
Hitting Little Havana
We’re in the final stage of our Florida road trip now and have set ourselves up in a gorgeous little apartment in the Little Havana neighbourhood of Miami! Everything is bigger, brasher and more colourful here, whether it’s the resident reptiles or the incredibly large bottles of wine! I’m not wasting any time as IContinue reading “Hitting Little Havana”
Giant lobster
Apparently the second most visited sight in the Florida Keys is not exactly what you might expect… it’s a giant crustacean!! This is Betsy. A giant fibreglass lobster found at the side of the road at the Rain Barrel Village, Islamorada. She’s 30 foot tall and a kitschy delight! There’s lots of other colourful delights atContinue reading “Giant lobster”
Beach and marina
Come with us as we explore the Florida Keys a little more. First some more obligatory shots of the impressive Overseas Highway. This humungous expanse of over water road is a 113-mile highway carrying U.S. Route 1 (US 1) through the Florida Keys to Key West at the very end of the Keys. Large partsContinue reading “Beach and marina”
Bahia Honda state park
Bahia Honda State Park can be found at mile marker 37 on the Overseas Highway in the Florida Keys and features sandy shores, clear water and an iconic broken bridge. As we’re running out of light we first scramble up to the bridge to get an optimal view of the beaches and surrounding waters. YouContinue reading “Bahia Honda state park”
More Key west
Enjoy a few more shots from the vibrant town of Key West. An obligatory American flag sags in the humid heat in a row of gorgeous traditional Conch style architecture. Key West Cemetery is a sprawling iguana paradise. These green reptiles can be found sunning themselves everywhere you look. A few more colourful details fromContinue reading “More Key west”
Florida Keys
We’re leaving the lush nature of the Everglades behind now as we beetle onwards towards the Florida Keys. This is a place that has always evoked images of secluded stunning sandy beaches and tiny green islands strung out like a line of exotic gems. Well it didn’t really turn out like that in reality! MuchContinue reading “Florida Keys”