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…

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…

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 art of finding (or losing) yourself in travel

“We travel not to escape life, but for life not to escape us” In the pursuit of finding myself while discovering new places, or allowing myself to get lost in places far away from home, I have found traveling to be cathartic for the mind, body and soul. Sure, the cliché blogpost will tell you this…

There’s more to Nassau than the Atlantis

Nassau is so much more than the Atlantis. While the resort has plenty to offer tourists for a day of fun in the Bahamas, exploring the island for its actual city wonders will definitely be worth it. My first time in Nassau was earlier this year and I was looking forward to discover much more than the Atlantis. Here are…

Al Agua Patos

Bogota is known for its excellent food and culinary concepts that come to life in the restaurants around the city. Renowned chefs have opened the doors to their restaurants and invited patrons to experience the traditional Colombian flavors, as well as, exotic dishes from around the world. Bogota is the perfect stage to let your taste…