Nothing says 'tis the season like a festive coffee from Starbucks. From apple crisp macchiatos in August to peppermint mochas through December, it's all about the drinks that get you in the mood for the fall and holiday season. The menu changes every year, but this year I've decided to try them all and rank… Continue reading Ranking Starbucks’ Seasonal Drinks
Category: Misc
Celebrating the Fourth of July in Miami
Last year, my roommate and I made the most of a quarantined Fourth of July. We barbecued (read: Cooked hamburgers and hot dogs on our stove because we couldn't figure out how to work the grills on our building's pool deck) and ate and drank on our balcony watching fireworks go off all around the… Continue reading Celebrating the Fourth of July in Miami
Cinco de Mayo en Miami
Landing on Taco Tuesday, Cinco de Mayo last year had so much potential. Of course the CORONAvirus ruined everything. The irony is not lost on me. BUT this year, Miami restaurants and bars are making up for last year with tons of drink and food deals. Here's a listing of places in the 305 where… Continue reading Cinco de Mayo en Miami
Where to Go on St. Patrick’s Day in Miami
Ah, The Luck of The Cubans St. Patrick's Day last year was, well, depressing. While most countries/states/cities had gone into lockdown from Covid on March 11, Miami was still alive and well because Florida is a lawless land. I remember on the weekend of March 13/14 last year, I stayed out on South Beach until… Continue reading Where to Go on St. Patrick’s Day in Miami
Lizzie’s List of Literature
Whenever I'm traveling, one thing I never forget to pack is a book. Nothing is worse than being stuck in an airport, on a plane or in a car without anything to do. Personally, my phone only keeps me entertained for a short period, but I could literally read all day every day. I'm a… Continue reading Lizzie’s List of Literature
How to Make Miami Feel Like Fall
Ever since I moved to Miami four years ago for college I knew pretty much right away that this is where I belong and where I would stay. I love everything about the 305: the weather, the culture, the COFFEE. Okay, maybe not the traffic, but you get the point. One thing that I do… Continue reading How to Make Miami Feel Like Fall
The Journey Begins
Welcome to my blog! I've had a travel Instagram page for over a year and a half now (@coffeeeandcountries go follow) and I've been wanting to turn it into a full-blown blog for a while now. I'm going to be travel-related articles and I'd love to hear some suggestions on what to write about! I… Continue reading The Journey Begins