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EPISODE · Jul 9, 2026 · 8 MIN

This Week in America - The Part of Daytona I Didn't Expect

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Send us Fan MailThis week in America, a trip to Daytona Beach for Georgia’s final dance competition of the season turned into something I wasn’t expecting.What started as a week of dance nationals, beaches, airports and sightseeing became a reminder that the things we remember most about travel are often the people we meet along the way.From conversations with a Haitian taxi driver, a Jamaican maintenance worker and a Ukrainian family serving pavlova in Florida, to spending time with the dance families who have quietly become part of our lives, this trip left me reflecting on community, belonging and what eight years in America has really built for our family.I also share a simple evening on the Daytona boardwalk with Brianna, a steakhouse dinner overlooking the Atlantic, and one of those moments every parent experiences when they suddenly realise their children are growing up.Sometimes the best part of a trip isn't the destination at all.It's the people you remember when you get home.☕ Buy Me a Coffee https://buymeacoffee.com/fromdownundertodownsouth 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FromDownUndertoDownSouth 🌏 Website https://fromdownundertodownsouth.com  📘 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068568677919  🐦 X https://x.com/aussiemika74  📩 Business enquiries: [email protected]  Thanks for listening. Hoo roo maties.Support the showCheck out additional content on our YouTube page!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjipgN51kc8swHyKeSx2tzw

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Send us Fan Mail This week in America, a trip to Daytona Beach for Georgia’s final dance competition of the season turned into something I wasn’t expecting. What started as a week of dance nationals, beaches, airports and sightseeing became a reminder that the things we remember most about travel are often the people we meet along the way. From conversations with a Haitian taxi driver, a Jamaican maintenance worker and a Ukrainian family serving pavlova in Florida, to spending time with the d...

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