United States of America Archives

12th January 202016th April 2021

Driving from South Beach to Key West

Although we didn’t drive on our own but hired a car that comes with a driver from Keys Transportation, we were lucky because Dave was super friendly and knowledgeable. He knew his way around, the history, including what time was best to leave to avoid traffic, exciting places to visit in the keys. Dave also went the extra mile by taking us to some of the exciting places, as well as stopping at Winn Dixie for us to do some grocery shopping!

27th December 201929th February 2020

Calle Ocho Little Havana Miami

Love Cigars & Cuban cuisine? Get down to the famous street called Calle Ocho, the Little Havana in Miami. Also, don’t forget to check out the walk of fame!

12th December 201929th February 2020

Key West

“Why did the chicken cross the road? – To get to the bar”. This scene is typical in Key West, often we see one crossing over the road to a Pizza shop, hanging out by the local bars as well as to the Courthouse. Key West with the population just over 25,000 is only about 8 square miles, and at one point, about ten percent of the city’s population were chickens! Why? Because there are protected by law in Key West!

18th November 201910th March 2021

Islamorada

Islamorada pronounced as “eye la more ah dah” means the village of islands in Spanish. The Purple Isle, nicknamed by Spanish explorers centuries ago perceived the world-class sportfishing as well as fishing tournaments. Located about 36km away from the last place we stayed, Key Largo, Islamorada was our third stop, on our way to Key West.

4th November 201929th February 2020

Key Largo

Measuring about 50km long, Key Largo is the largest island of the keys, and the name originates from the Spanish Cayo Largo – Long Key. This island is a great place to appreciate nature, with the John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park, Everglades National Park and the Dolphins lagoon nearby. Located about 112km from where we first touched down in South Beach Miami, we stopped for three nights on this island on our journey to Key West.

13th October 201926th February 2021

Miami South Beach

The drama CSI: Miami and Pitbull who’s always included Miami in his song lyrics taught me about Miami, and seeing this place with my own eyes was just unbelievable. We’ve been planning this vacation ever since our last visit to Texas, and this vacation won’t be happening if it wasn’t for mum and dad who paid for this holiday, so, thanks mum and dad, we love you!

5th March 20192nd March 2020

Christmas in Dallas

The distance between Rodeway Inn University/Downtown to the Mega Bus station was about 2.4km away, 30 minutes walk. While walking towards our destination, we stopped by Snarf’s Sandwich and bought our lunch. Continue reading “Christmas in Dallas”

19th February 20195th July 2020

Austin

Austin, known as the “Live Music Capital of the World’ was the third place we visited during our course of the journey towards Dallas for Christmas celebration with families. The bus journey from San Antonio to Austin bus terminal only took 1 hour 36 minutes. Continue reading “Austin”

28th January 20191st July 2020

San Antonio

Travel story in San Antonio from the moment I left Houston. A short review on the hotel we’ve stayed for two nights in Red Roof+ and also eatery places such as in Mi Tierra Cafe and Riverwalk San Antonio area. Find out the food and drink prices at Lone Star Cafe, Club Sirius, The Ticket Sport Bar, Bier Garten, and also Dick’s Last Resort.

17th January 201918th January 2021

Applying for US Visa and My Houston Trip

Living in South America has made travelling to the United States a one step closer. However, being a Malaysian, it’s still not possible to get there without a proper Visa. Luckily the process of getting a Visa isn’t complicated, and how fast you get it depending on your time schedule.