Road Trip Adventure

Day 1⃣️ Morning: Landed in Miami, picked up rental car Afternoon: Explored South Beach 🏖️ Evening: Wandered Little Havana, tried Cajun Boil Brickell (recommended by Xiaohongshu) → walked in to find it packed with Chinese tourists (interpret that as you will 🙃), got scammed $60 by a "parking officer" in downtown (later realized it was fake), ended night at South Beach bar 🍹 Day 2⃣️ Morning: Drove to Key West Afternoon: Southernmost Point photo op, Hemingway House, lobster roll feast, sunset watching 🌅 Evening: Drove back to Miami, Peruvian dinner at Chalan on the Beach 📌 Miami Summary: America's Sanya—gorgeous views, amazing food, pricey, and watch out for mini-scams. But if you're a mountain kid like me with zero beach obsession, no need for deep exploration. Just pick top-rated Peruvian/Cuban/Brazilian BBQ spots on Google Maps—won't go wrong! Day 3⃣️ Daytime: Drove to Tampa Evening: Started at Armature Works market, strolled Tampa Riverwalk to downtown. Rare chance to walk a riverside promenade at night in the US—super chill vibes. Ended at Chinese restaurant "Flaming Mountain" 🔥 Day 4⃣️ Morning: Drove to Silver Springs Afternoon: Kayaking adventure—chased manatees & alligators! WORTH IT! 💯 Rent a clear kayak, or paddleboard if you don't mind getting wet Evening: Drove to Orlando 📌 Tampa & Silver Springs Notes: Wish we stayed longer in Tampa (Clearwater dolphin tours!). Silver Springs manatee chase is a must-do! Day 5⃣️6⃣️7⃣️ Orlando Universal: USF & Epic Universe parks 📌 Orlando Pro-Tips: USF was surprisingly empty during Thanksgiving—finished all rides by 4 PM! Epic Universe? PACKED. No Express Pass? Arrive at opening, leave at closing. It's a stamina game for the young & energetic 💪 📌 Overall Takeaways: ✅ Rent a car—essential for freedom ✅ Route is flexible—adjust city duration based on your vibe ⚠️ Miami & Tampa drivers are AGGRESSIVE—constant lane changes & honking. Mentally prepare for the pressure! 🚨 #US #Florida #Jacksonville