Photo collaboration with Miami-based photographer Jerry, @Witness_x
“Where next?” she asked.
I was sitting beside a #TravelBreak reader at a wine bar in Napa when inquired about my next trip. I’ve been doing meet ups with people through social media, and a “follower” very quickly became a friend.
“I’m going to Miami tomorrow.”
She said she always wanted to go to Miami.
I said, “come.” And then she did!
Bienvenidos a Miami!
And on our 24-hour friendship anniversary, we sat side by side on a flight from San Francisco to Miami.
I had a room at the Sense Beach House — a boutique hotel that brings the casual elegance of Malibu to the loud city of Miami. Before we knew it, we were sipping on cocktails and dancing until sunrise.
I have this theory about those who are doers, not just dreamers. The theory is that they are awesome.
So if a girl is willing to spontaneously buy a one-way ticket to join me on Instagram meet-ups and road trip/ sail the Florida Keys with another blogger I had yet to meet, then that will is enough for me to guess that I am probably going to like her.
I didn’t like her.
Loved her.
Lauren, @globalexplauren – portrait via @StephBeTravel… that’s meeee
And for a week we frolicked like partners in crime, taking pictures of people, places, and things in America’s hottest city.
Miami Never Sleeps — Follow me on Instagram @StephBeTravel
After dinner at the Sense Beach House, we went to Hyde Beach Miami.
Cocktails and ceviche at the popular and trendy Sense Beach House
We explored a deserted water sports theater and indulged in ice cream and Cuba — South Beach style — with Jerry @witness_x, who I met through Instagram.
Deserted Water Sports Theater
Jerry catches me in South Beach – @Witness_x
The palm trees here actually have coconuts. Miami one ups L.A. – ’tis official!
Miami sunset with Jerry and Lauren.
Because I wanted to do something different with the iconic skyline. 
Feeling free like a bird :)
Photo by Jerry :)
Did you catch my snapchat? Yep, four of us here… if you don’t know what I’m talking about, add me on Snapchat: TravelBreak
Also, I think I finally nailed long exposure :D :D :D
Shooting with @hi_tola and @expertvagabond
Follow me to Miami. @Witness_X
Lauren poses for me :)
Shooting with @hi_tola at the Sense Beach House
Blue hour, closing sunset on the rooftop pool of the Sense Beach Hotel.
It’s still summer in Florida! I’ll be back to the Florida Keys and Miami October 28 – Nov. 3
Find me at Fantasy Festival and catching up with old friends and new.
Do you want to show me your city?
I’ll do meet ups everywhere I go! I love meeting locals and other travelers. Stay tuned for dates on Facebook and Instagram.
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