How to indulge in guiltless fun in Miami

Miami, Florida, United States. Visited on 3 – 5 April 2025.

From San Juan, Puerto Rico, I flew to Miami in Florida, USA, drawn by its sun, style, and sea.

I walked a short distance from where I stayed to Little Havana. Thirty percent of Miami’s population is of Cuban origin. Upon arrival, I asked a passerby to confirm if I had indeed arrived. Holding up his cigar, he replied, “See? Yes, you are in Little Havana”. Instead of plain business-like buildings, street art flourishes here. The perennial sun illuminates the walls, creating a radiant and energetic neighborhood.

Little Havana, Miami
Little Havana, Miami
Calle Ocho murals, Little Havana, Miami
Calle Ocho murals, Little Havana, Miami
Miami River
Miami River

Next, I headed to the most picturesque scenes from Miami’s postcards: Miami Beach, divided into North, Mid and South Beach. It is wide and covered in bleached-white sand, complemented by a vibrant turquoise sea, with curtains of white crests rolling ashore. Brightly painted lifeguard houses, each uniquely designed, sit on different sections of the beach, resembling cute little cupcakes crafted by sugar artists. Separated by a thin green belt, a broad boardwalk allows cyclists and strollers to enjoy the sea and the beach side by side.

Lifeguard house on South Beach, Miami
Lifeguard house on South Beach, Miami
Mid Beach, Miami
Mid Beach, Miami
South Beach, Miami
South Beach, Miami
Mid Beach, Miami
Mid Beach, Miami
Miami Beach Boardwalk
Miami Beach Boardwalk
South Beach, Miami
South Beach, Miami
Lummus Park, Miami
Lummus Park, Miami
South Beach Art Deco District, Miami
South Beach Art Deco District, Miami

Wynwood is another part of Miami that showcases its flamboyant character. The streets are lined with low-rise buildings with concrete walls adorned with bold and bright murals. As I was taking a photo of a mural from across a quiet street, a car stopped in the middle of the road to let me finish the shot unobstructed – they are proud of it. Truly, a city of colors that brightens everyone’s day.

Wynwood, Miami
Wynwood, Miami
Wynwood, Miami
Wynwood, Miami

From Wynwood, I unconsciously drifted to Midtown, a trendy shopping area. Here, capitalism triumphs, materialism quietly applauded. I roamed the streets wearing shorts and sandals, saddled with my cheap backpack – looking out of place but not looked down upon.

Midtown Miami
Midtown Miami
Midtown Miami
Midtown Miami

The Miami Design District is a high-end shopping area with architecturally distinct low boutique shops, unlike the tall, glossy glass towers of high-end shopping streets in megacities. Luxury brands are anchored here, attracting young girls dressed in high fashion, and luxury cars parading their wealth along the streets.

Design District, Miami
Design District, Miami
Design District, Miami
Design District, Miami

If I had tons of money, I could immerse myself in opulence here. Even without much, I could still enjoy what this city offers – sunlit beaches, bold culture, and a taste of tropical indulgence in the US.

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Itinerary for this trip:

Oman Muscat->Dimmah Sinkhole->Wadi Shab->Sur->Ras Al Hadd->Ras Aal Jinz->Al Wasil->Wahid Bani Khalid->Nizwa->Jebel Shams->Iraq Baghdad->Kurdistan Erbil-> Kurdistan Sulaymaniyah->Karbala->Najaf->Babylon->Tunisia Tunis->Sousse->Kairouan->Monastir->El Jem->Carthage->Italy Sicily Palermo->Sicily Syracuse->Sicily Catania->Malta->Madrid->Dominican Republic Punta Cana->Les Terrenas->Santo Domingo->Puerto Rico->Miami

Route map - My epic journey in 80 days, from Oman, Iraq, Tunisia, Sicily, Malta to the Caribbean
Route map – My epic journey in 80 days, from Oman, Iraq, Tunisia, Sicily, Malta to the Caribbean

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