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…
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#ParaisoEats: Katz’s Delicatessen
When it comes to food and eating out, I’m the first one to look for places I haven’t been to before and try new dishes. I like to discover new places in Miami, but I also find myself doing a lot of restaurant research before I travel. I browse the Web in hopes of finding…
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…
Happy New Year from St. Augustine!
Hi everyone, happy New Year from St. Augustine! Well, technically I’m back in Miami but wanted to share a bit about my trip with you guys…AND…wish you all great things for this year, including lots of travels and adventures! Continuing my tradition of starting the New Year in a location away from home, I hopped…
A New York minute
Hi everyone! Thank you for visiting my blog once again. This time I wanted to tell you a bit about my last trip to New York. I feel that there is nothing I may say about the city that you don’t already know, so I decided to share a more personal entry about the beautiful NYC….
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…
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…