Hi, I’m India.
This blog started out as my own personal ode to the city — a place where I can highlight the parts of Miami’s history, culture and nature that make me love living here.
But now? My mission is to introduce you to a different side of Miami. Here, you won’t find roundups featuring the city’s best night clubs or bars. Instead, I’m taking you to the parts of the city that inspire you to really feel something.
We’ll be looking at the whimsical, tranquil and — of course — joyful destinations that surround this beautiful city.
Like a lot of people, I wasn’t born in Miami.
I’m a transplant from West Virginia, and I grew up in an Italian/Polish-American family. (My Italian is decent. And my Polish is abysmal.)
I made enthusiastic stops in New York, Ohio, Argentina and Colombia (hablo bien) before officially settling down in South Florida almost a decade ago. At first, I came here begrudgingly. But now, you can’t get me out of Miami. Jesus called me here, so here I am.
In between writing blog posts and exploring the city, I work as a content marketing strategist and copywriter in the hospitality industry.
My writer website, India Amos Writes, is exclusively devoted to those endeavors — and I’m always on the lookout for new clients!
India Fun Facts
About me, not the country.
What did you study in school?
I graduated with an undergraduate degree in modern languages (Spanish and Italian) and anthropology. A lot of what I learned about society and culture influences how I write about communities and travel today.
Have you ever been a full-time writer?
Yes! I spent a few months working in-house as a Senior Copywriter with Royal Caribbean. Now, I run my marketing business and this blog while working full-time as an inner-city English teacher. I know it’s not for everyone, but it brings me pure joy.
Where has your work been published?
I’ve published travel-related content with Business Insider, Fodor’s, Go Overseas, Miami New Times, Matador Network & The Washington Post. Check out some of my work here.
Have you ever actually *been* to India?
I’ve never been to India, but I’m confident God knew to give me a travel-related name because I love traveling so much. I haven’t been to Asia yet, and most of my adventures have been in South America, Europe, the Middle East — and, of course, Miami.
What’s your favorite neighborhood in Miami?
Liberty City — always!