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📍Design district, Miami

The Design District is one of Miami’s most famous neighbourhoods, known for luxury fashion and modern architecture.
Buckminster Fuller’s Fly’s Eye Dome at Palm Court is probably the most iconic installation here!
Tiffany & Co. is decorated with Damien Hirst’s butterfly artwork, the Museum Garage parking structure features impressive art on every side, Louis Vuitton Men’s is the brand’s first freestanding men’s store in the United States, and one of the restaurants also features work by Zaha Hadid.
Dior even has a rooftop café here - we were lucky to enter it without any queue and spent some great time there tasting their signature desserts!
Make sure to visit the open-air Nader Sculpture Park, which opened in 2024 and displays around 50 sculptures by Fernando Botero (whose house we had previously seen in Colombia), Julio Larraz, and others.
There is also a food hall offering a wide selection of cuisines, including Italian, Japanese, French, Israeli, and Mexican.
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A unique activity not to miss in Florida? Spot Alligators at Everglades National Park @evergladesnps 🐊🐊🐊👇🏻

In Miami, you have a chance to experience something completely different from South Beach – and it’s just about an hour’s drive away from it.

Make sure to visit the Everglades National Park, established in 1947, which protects part of the original Everglades ecosystem and its animals.
It’s an unmissable spot if you want to understand Florida, with its endless moors with potentially dangerous wildlife!

We took a one-hour guided airboat tour through the park. Although we saw many impressive bird species, we primarily came to see the alligators. They are iconic in this part of the world, and of course we couldn’t miss the opportunity to see them in the wild.
We were lucky enough to spot more than a dozen alligators of all sizes, from tiny babies to enormous adults. They are surprisingly difficult to spot without a guide. Most hide when boats approach, though some seem completely unbothered.
The trip felt perfectly safe as long as everyone followed the instructions. There’s also a themed shop there as well.
Besides the boat tours, there are also walking trails to explore. We also saw crocodiles and alligators in protected enclosures.

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Victoria ship traveling around Europe and the UK is quite a unique attraction – and if you happen to be in a city where it is currently docked, try to visit it!

Nao Victoria is the exact historical replica of the ship of the same name that was the very first to circumnavigate the globe in the early 16th century!

The Magellan expedition, consisting of 5 ships – Trinidad, San Antonio, Concepción, Victoria, and Santiago – departed from Seville, Spain, on 20 September 1519 – 270 men were recruited for it.
Magellan himself died in 1521 during the voyage on the shores of today’s Philippines near Cebu, and the circumnavigation was completed under the guidance of Juan Sebastián Elcano, one of the crew members.
The Victoria ship is the only one surviving out of five that returned to Spain in 1522, finalising the first recorded trip around the Earth – with only 18 people on board.

It’s absolutely mind-blowing how such a small ship with just a few dozen people on board could bravely fight all the uncertainties and dangers of such a voyage five centuries ago, without modern navigation tools, modern medicine, and with limited knowledge of the shores – just remember that the Magellan Straits in South America were discovered during this trip!

The Nao Victoria @lanaovictoria you see today was constructed in 1991 in Spain after a detailed study of the documents describing the original ship’s size, various characteristics and equipment. In 2004 – 2006, following the original Magellan’s itinerary, it also circumnavigated around the globe.

Don’t miss this chance to see the ship for yourself! It’s docked at the St Katarina docks close to the Tower Bridge till the 12th of July.

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🦝🦝🦝Hidden gem of Miami:
📍 Raccon island, or Sandspur Island, accessible only by boat. Our boat trip took around 45 minutes each way.

Sandspur Island is better known as Raccoon Island because of its population of wild raccoons. Some visitors brought fruit to attract them, but we only brought water after being told that raccoons love drinking fresh water. Of course, we took all plastic bottles back with us.We saw around five to seven raccoons, and they were absolutely adorable. A few people also arrived by kayak, and overall the island seems to be becoming increasingly popular.

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The journey itself was lovely, passing luxury villas and waterfront homes. There’s even a chance to spot manatees – sadly, we spotted none. ...

Is this in Europe? No, it’s Miami!

Vizcaya Museum and Gardens @vizcaya_museum is a fascinating and eclectic estate well worth visiting!
This villa and garden complex was built between 1914 and 1923 on the shores of Biscayne Bay for businessman James Deering, who was deeply inspired by European culture.
He and his associates purchased numerous historical objects – mostly Italian and French – transported them to Miami, and created an elaborate mansion and extensive gardens to house them.
Take a stroll through the Renaissance-style gardens with their staircases and grottos, admire the unusual combination of Italian sculptures with subtropical plants, spot the large stone barge near the waterfront resembling a gondola landing, and explore the lavishly decorated rooms inside the mansion.
Unfortunately, local climate and hurricane activity have damaged the property on several occasions, and many rooms were under renovation during our visit.
Vizcaya is also a popular location for weddings and professional photo shoots (special permits are required), and many films have been shot here as well.

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Happy birthday United States!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 save your ultimate guide to Miami, Florida:

1. South Beach / Miami Beach (specifically the Art Deco Architecture and Ocean Drive)
2. Downtown Miami (along Biscayne Bay, including Zaha Hadid’s “Scorpion” building)
3. Little Havana (including Calle Ocho, Máximo Gómez Park / Domino Park, and El Pub restaurant)
4. Wynwood District known for its street art murals
5. The Versace Mansion and Gianni’s restaurant
6. The Design District (including Buckminster Fuller’s Fly’s Eye Dome at Palm Court, the Museum Garage, Dior rooftop café, and Nader Sculpture Park)
7. Vizcaya Museum and Gardens
8. Brickell City Centre
9. Brickell Avenue (aka the “Millionaire’s Row” area)
10. South Pointe and Joe’s Stone Crab restaurant nearby
11. Jewish Museum of Florida & the Holocaust Memorial and Museum
12. The Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science including the aquarium, planetarium, and the nearby Pérez Art Museum Miami)
13. Española Way
14. 5th Street Gym & Miami Beach Convention Center for Muhammad Ali historic connections
15. Zoo Miami
16. Bayside Marketplace - it’s boat tour departure point too!
17. Raccoon Island / Sandspur Island accessible by only boat
18. Fontainebleau Hotel - architectural and movie icon for 007 fans!
19. Everglades National Park for airboat tours and alligators watching

20. Easy Day trips: Fort Lauderdale (including Las Olas Boulevard and the Stranahan House Museum) and Sunny Isles Beach

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Would you visit this Dior cafe in Miami?
Stay tuned, my ultimate guide to Miami, Florida, and beyond goes live tomorrow to celebrate the US’s 250 anniversary!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

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The Singapore Flyer is an absolute must for visitors: the views from it are breathtaking! It was opened in 2008 and was the highest giant wheel in the world at that time.
First, you spend some time on an interactive journey around the time capsule, where you learn about the history of Singapore and the stages of its development in the most fun interactive way (kids would adore that).
After that, you proceed to one of the 28th capsules: I must note that during our visit, there were only 6-8 people per capsule, although the capacity is 28 people, so you all have seats and can walk freely without feeling overcrowded.
The views were simply overwhelming! Probably this is one of the top attractions I’d suggest someone to attend in Singapore.

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I’m sure you know about the Covent garden but have you heard about New Covent Garden Market close to the Battersea Power station?
There are a few parts to it: @marketflowers has a fantastic variety of potted plants and flowers and closes at 10am. Just look at this variety of plants - and this is only of multiple stalls!😍
Then we proceeded to the Fruit and Vegetables market - usually it’s open solely during the nights distributing only wholesale produce to the restaurants - chefs come here choosing the best ingredients to reach their customers. But on Saturdays you can come here and buy some of the best Italian produce for yourself!

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45 locations to see in Singapore - save this ultimate guide from @purpurpurpur (I’ve personally visited every single spot for you - info about each one via the link in bio)! 👇🏻

1. Gardens by the Bay
2. Marina Bay Sands Hotel
3. The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands
4. Skypark (Marina Bay Sands Observation Deck)
5. Singapore Flyer
6. Changi Airport
7. ArtScience Museum
8. Helix Bridge
9. Merlion Park
10. Esplanade Theatres
11. Singapore Zoo Mandai parks
12. River Wonders Mandai Parks
13. Night Safari Mandai Parks
14. Raffles Hotel (home to the Singapore Sling and long bar)
15. Lau Pa Sat (Telok Ayer Market)
16. Arab District and Sultan Mosque
17. Chinatown of Singapore (including Buddha Tooth Relic Temple & Sri Mariamman Temple)
18. Little India (including Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple & House of Tan Teng Niah)
18. Little India
19. National Gallery Singapore
20. Old Hill Street Police Station (for photos from the outside)
21. Thian Hock Keng Temple
22. Saint Andrew’s Cathedral
23. Orchard Road
24. VivoCity mall
25. Red Dot Design Museum
26. Bacha Coffee Cafes
27. Fort Canning Hill
28. Singapore Oceanarium (former S.E.A. Aquarium)
29. Universal Studios Singapore
30. Raffles Statue(s)
31. National Museum of Singapore
32. Bird Paradise Mandai parks
33. Clarke Quay
34. Peranakan Museum
35. CHIJMES
36. The Fountain of Wealth
37. Singapore Botanical Gardens (including National Orchid Garden)
38. Chinatown Heritage Centre
39. Tiong Bahru Hawker Centre
40. Haw Par Villa
41. Singapore Cable Car
42. Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum
43. Asian Civilisations Museum
44. Rainforest Wild ASIA Mandai parks
45. Children’s Museum

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My new guide to Singapore is live - and check this hotel out!👇🏻👇🏻

During our last trip to Singapore we spent a few nights at the Conrad Singapore Marina Bay (former Conrad Centennial Singapore).
Our room was spacious, and their lounge offered a delightful afternoon tea in a stylish hall with panoramic windows. The staff were very accommodating and friendly.
The hotel exudes old-fashioned luxury with large chandeliers, high ceilings, and beautiful views of the Golden Ring, also known as The Fountain of Wealth. This fountain is notable for having been the largest in the world and was included in the Guinness Book of Records in 1998. It is located inside the Suntec City Mall, and you can walk around the central section three times to make a wish!
Although the hotel is generally close to Marina Bay, accessing it is not straightforward and requires some effort. The nearby attractions include CHIJMES, Raffles Hotel, St. Andrew’s Cathedral, and Merlion Park.

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