What you need to know before traveling to Cuba

Hi Paradise Seekers! So you want to sip Mojitos and ride in antique cars? Read on, because this is what you need to know before traveling to Cuba. I found that planning my trip wasn’t as easy as 1-2-3. There are still many unknowns about Americans traveling to Cuba and some of the information out…

Travel in time to the Florida Renaissance Festival

Happy Sunday paradise seekers! Today is a good day to do something outdoors, at least here in South Florida. I have a great suggestion for you: travel in time to the annual Florida Renaissance Festival located in Quiet Waters Park in Deerfield Beach. This Renaissance Village invites you to engage in a plethora of activities, performances and…

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…

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…

A little R&R in a Floridian paradise – Sarasota, Florida

With the holiday vacation vibes long since gone and the year progressing rapidly (can you believe it’s mid-March already?), the desire to disconnect from the routine for a few days came back to haunt me. So last weekend I took off to Sarasota for much needed rest and relaxation. In this post I’m sharing some snapshots of a…

The new kid in town: GK Bistronomie

Just when you thought Wynwood couldn’t get any cooler, a Peruvian restaurant opened its doors in this artsy neighborhood. And not just any Peruvian food spot… GK Bistronomie is a hipster-chic restaurant with an eclectic vibe, delicious food and even more delicious drinks. Chef Rafael Perez brought this concept to life last October and I had…

Five reasons why you should travel with friends

Traveling has been my passion for years, and one of the things that I enjoy most about it is being able to share my experiences with people that are close to me. Whether vacationing with family or going on romantic escapades with your significant other, having a traveling companion is an awesome way to discover…

Tips for enjoying Cartagena, the Walled City

Hi guys! As promised last week, this post will be dedicated to sharing some tips that will come in handy when planning your trip to Cartagena. The best advice I can give you (and it applies to most- if not all- things on this post) is to plan ahead! Stay: Cartagena is a popular tourist destination…