Hi guys! Today I wanted to tell you about a little adventure I went on this past Saturday at Butterfly World. Whenever I’m not traveling I like discovering places around South Florida on the weekends. Whether it’s a restaurant I haven’t tried yet or a fresh market or a local event, I like to pretend…
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Five cliché but totally awesome things to do in Miami
In Miami we like to say: “we live where you vacation.” However, we also like to “vacation where we live.” Whether driving from the suburbs to have a delicious authentic cafecito cubano on Calle Ocho, or walking from beachfront condos to tan in South Beach, locals definitely take advantage of the many typical touristy things…
Miami’s iconic Calle Ocho
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,…
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…
One night at Motel No. 7
One of the things I love most about Miami is the myriad of events happening daily. Whether is a store opening or a sponsored event, this city is on an “always-on” mode and I love it! About two weeks ago, my friend told me to book a one-night stay at Motel No. 7 in Wynwood, Miami’s…
A Sense of Place
The eclectic Miami scene is always the perfect scenario to breathe in culture, fashion and art; but the best example of this trinity is probably Miami’s Art Basel, which takes place annually in early December and welcomes artists, celebrities, art-lovers and people-watchers from all over the world. This year’s Basel (pronounced bah-zel, not bay-zel) consisted of…
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…