It’s a little past 9 a.m. and the weather is not the usual sticky, hot mess that is South Florida. I feel a constant light breeze and the sun is shining. There’s a rooster walking aimlessly on the street as a tour bus drops off the first batch of foreigners who have come to capture the essence of Miami with their fancy,…
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Photodiary: Postcards from Washington D.C.
My tradition of starting the year in a place away from home began last year with a trip to D.C. My friends and I explored a city unknown to us, wandering around and making great memories together. Some of you may be used to long winters and chilly temperatures throughout the year, but for a Miami girl like…
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…
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…
Living my New Year’s resolution
Every year I follow my family’s New Year’s Eve tradition to walk with an empty suitcase around the neighborhood to attract travel for the upcoming year. To end 2015 with a “drop-the-mic” attitude, I decided to actually pack my bag and welcome the new year traveling! I arrived in Cartagena de Indias on December 31, 2015 with…
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…
Spicin’ it up – Miami Style
Every year, Miami spices up its gastronomic offer by hosting a promotion of the most mouth-watering restaurants in the city. This year, Miami Spice is taking place from August 1 to September 30 and the participating restaurants are located around the Greater Miami area: Beaches, Mainland South and Mainland North. The promotion consists of a…
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…
A mid-summer daydream
A year ago, I was passing through la Carrera Séptima, one of the main streets in Bogota, when I looked over to my right and saw a cobblestone wall with cast iron gates surrounding what seemed to be a park or cemetary. It was night time and the first thing that came through my mind was…