Hello guys, happy 2018! I decided to keep up with my tradition of welcoming the New Year in a new place; although my city of choice this time wasn’t exactly new for me. I had actually spent New Year’s Eve in Prague 20 years ago with my family…how crazy is that!? From that first visit,…
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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…
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…
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…
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…