Morikami Museum and Japanese Garden: A piece of Japan in Florida

Happy Hump Day everyone! Today I wanted to tell you about a piece of Japan right here in South Florida. I don’t promise I’ll get over my Japan obsession anytime soon, but this will probably be the last post about anything Japanese… for now. This is just too good not to share, and in case…

Kyoto Vlog: Finding serenity and beauty

Hello paradise seekers! Today I am finally sharing that moment you’ve all been waiting for for months! I finished putting together my Kyoto vlog and had so much fun making it. Looking at all the videos and pictures made me relive beautiful memories. I was motivated by my visit to the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens this…

Tokyo Vlog: From the traditional to the surreal

Hello everyone, the Japan blog series is almost coming to an end. Today, I am excited to share my first video post of the trip with you all. You will see Tokyo’s many faces, from the modern to the traditional, and definitely the surreal! Watch Club Paraiso’s Tokyo Vlog below and #jointheclub! If you’d like to…

Kyoto: Traditional and beautiful

Kyoto is a Japanese city with a European flair. The way bridge lamps overlook the river at night makes the city very romantic. The influence of France and Italy during a European trade era is evident as there are many restaurants with signs in French and Italian serving their traditional dishes. Yet, the former capital…

Tokyo: Asia’s New York City with a twist

This city wants to make a statement and doesn’t fail to do so. From huge, bright signs and street crossings that resemble Times Square, to beautiful shrines overlooking peaceful gardens, Tokyo equals sensory overload and I loved everything about it. You can find small crowded streets selling anything from chopsticks and paper lanterns to kimonos…

Unique and surreal – next stop, Japan

The alarm goes off on Saturday at 4:20 am. Unlike most mornings, I get up without hesitation full of excitement and anticipation for the adventure ahead. All the planning for the past two months is finally coming into effect – I’m on my way to the airport for my first trip to Japan. The flight…