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A Day in Key West
Tourists in the US typically gravitate towards rugged landscapes like grand canyons, or crowded cities such as New York. Massive cliffs and towering skyscrapers are breathtaking but there’s more to see here! Key West, the southernmost part of the continental United States, is a tropical gem of the country. This island city offers a vibrant culture, history, and art in a lush setting. While eastward, paddle through salt pond tours, and in the west watch the sunset over the Gulf of Mexico. On its southernmost point, you’ll reach the edge of the country where Cuba is just 90 miles away. But don’t let the mojitos fool you, you’re still in…
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The First Restaurant I Visit Every Time I Land In Miami
The best restaurant in Miami to introduce yourself to Cuban cuisine. There’s nothing worse than being hangry while traveling. My two-and-a-half-hour flight from DC to Miami sounds bearable, but it’s not just those couple of hours one has to bear through. There’s waking up early to arrive two hours before boarding, getting through the dreaded TSA, and finally arriving but then having to deal with long car rental lines. By the time my boyfriend and I get into our rental, we have one thing on our mind; Food. And not just any food, Versailles food. Versailles is a cultural landmark that sits proudly on Calle Ocho with a giant sign…
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Elsa’s Arrival
My Independence Day trip in 2021 was exactly what I needed. After an extra session of school for the summer, I couldn’t wait to make the most of my shortened summer break. As the days of my upcoming trip got closer, I couldn’t stop daydreaming of the clear blue ocean I would reunite with. My tired legs from sitting in my mediocre office chair every day needed to move around, a lot. I could picture my boyfriend and I salsa dancing, swimming, museum hopping, and the like. Anything to get us moving and exploring was my goal. What I had not pictured though, was waiting roughly three hours to receive…
