Diaries of a Dilly Daller

"The coldest winter I ever saw was the summer I spent in San Francisco." ~ Mark Twain. ✈️ Mark Twain was right. It was freaking cold in May. And yes May is not summer but it's close to it and it shouldn't have been that cold. The first time I went to San Francisco was sometime in November 2009 (the correct year was 2008) and during the day wasn't so bad but at night it was freezing cold. I thought that was normal for November but not for May. On my first trip to San Francisc o, I was there for my sorority sister's wedding and we explored the city and later went to Napa. On my second trip to San Francisco, I got to explore Sonoma and Napa but not without stop at the famous Golden Gate Bridge. By the way, the best place to take pictures of the Golden Gate Bridge, in my humble opinion, is at Fort Point National Historic Site. Not too many people know about this place so it's not crowded at all. Go and check it my new San Fran video and...

Adventure is worthwhile.” ~ Aesop. While in Vegas, we decided to take a tour to the Grand Canyon. Visiting the Grand Canyon, South Rim, was an incredible experience. Even though the journey getting there was a bit long, it was well worth it. There are about 10 trails at the South Rim and about 5 trails at the North Rim. Since we were at the South Rim we took the South Kaibab trail. The South Kaibab Trail is one of the trails that follows the ridgelines that provide panoramic views of the main gorge. In my video, I give you a fun tip when visiting the Grand Canyon. For more on Grand Canyon check on my latest video " 5 Favorite Things of Vegas"  —->  https://youtu.be/2vN-tD3- 9ww  

5 Favorite Things of Vegas My 5 Favorite Things of Vegas, a Las Vegas Travel Guide. I've been to Vegas several times and I feel like this last time I was able to explore and enjoy Vegas. In this video, I share with you my "5 Favorite Things of Vegas". 1. Tournament of Kings - Tournament of Kings is a dinner and show at the Excalibur. It's a great show because it has a lot of swording fighting and jousting and it's live. It's quite entertaining. And the food was not too shabby. 2. Cirque Du Soleil shows - All of the Cirque Du Soleil shows are fantastic. This time around I saw "Ka" and "Love". Ka, to me, was more entertaining, more production, beautiful costumes and set, and the story line was captivating. While Love felt like watching a music video. Still an awesome show but between the two, I love KA more. 3. Grand Canyon - Yes, I know Grand Canyon is not in Las Vegas But if you get tired of clubbing and gambling, the...

The Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens is one of the attractions at Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Conservatory & Botanical Gardens are filled with beautiful trees and flowers. It is said that they change the gardens according to the seasons. The first time I visited the Bellagio Hotel, I remember walking through the lobby and seeing these bright oranges, browns umbrellas. The lobby area is something that is spectacular. You can sit there for a white and admire these umbrellas. I had never seen a hotel quite like this before and instantly it became one of my favorite hotels on The Vegas Strip. I remember the colors were vibrant. Unfortunately, my time was cut short and had to leave so I couldn’t see everything that the gardens had to offer. The second time around, I was able to walk around and explore the gardens. The flowers were pink, yellow, and purple and lemon trees. They had displays of butterflies, the sun, the moon, umbrellas, minia...

Kid you not, you can see The LINQ High Roller Las Vegas from miles away.  This thing is gigantic.  It has been said that it's bigger than the London Eye. It's considered the world's largest observation wheel.  The LINQ High Roller Las Vegas is located at The LINQ Promenade.  I highly recommend walking around the Promenade. There are a lot of shops, restaurants, and a great area for walking.   Now, I didn't go on it for several reasons. One, I get bored very easily. Yes, you can get on the High Roller and see some nice views of the city, but after 20 minutes or less, I want to do something else. I will not be able to get off and have to wait 40 minutes to get off. I don't like to be restricted like that.  Second, you can't go to the bathroom. You can drink while riding The High Roller but you can't go to the bathroom. What if you have the urge to go? You have to wait about an hour to get off the ride.  You have to go to the bathroom befo...

A spectacular view for the top of Milan Cathedral.   Travel tip of the day: Don't take the stairs to get to the top of the  Milan Cathedral.  T ake the elevator to the top of cathedral to save time and energy. You still have to take still more steps to the very top of the  Milan Cathedral.  I t's better to converse your energy for the top stairs and be able to enjoy the view without being out of breath and tired.  For more on Milan, Italy, check this video out -->  https://youtu.be/jH2-KaDtYl8 

I got the opportunity to travel to the fashion capital of the world and yours truly was not disappointed. I had such an awesome time in Milan, Italy and got to the know the place well. In my video linked above, I show you my Top 5 Things To Do in Milan that YOU NEED TO KNOW when you're traveling to Milan, Italy:   1. Navigli District - The Navigli District is named after the Naviglio Grande Canal. This is a up and coming area filled with restaurants and quaint shops. It looks like a mini Venice with its bridges and canals. 2. Pinacoteca di Brera - The Pinacoteca houses one of the main art collections of the Renaissance art in Italy. This place was supposed to be the next Louvre. Quite frankly, you can't skip this place. In fact, this place must be at the top of your list when you visit Milan. 3. Sforza Castle - Sforza Castle is home to a number of civic museums and it also houses Leonardo Da Vinci last work of uncompleted art. 4. Duomo di Milano - The Mil...

"When others try to rain on your dreams, carry an umbrella and dream on." ~ unknown. Gerold Chuchi is located in a Hardbrucke alleyway covered with "floating" umbrellas. Each umbrella is made with a unique pattern and different colors, so you can actually spend some time looking at each one. Also, sitting and enjoying the day under the umbrellas is not to shabby. This place is a must see. Add it to your bucket list immediately! For more on Zurich check out my video https://youtu.be/ledoSmQuoi8 😉✈️

One of the many things I love about Zurich is that it's a very clean city. The city is so clean that there is no dust on the streets.  You can eat off the streets, not that you would though and I don't recommended.   The air smells extremely fresh, if that's possible. The Zurich people really go to great length to keep the city clean. Also, I didn't see people littering and I didn't see trash on the streets at all.  A gain, I can stress enough how impress I was with Zurich  and its cleanliness. I can't wait to visit Zurich again  ️ For more on Zurich, visit my video of Zurich Switzerland: 5 Favorite Things -->  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ledoSmQuoi8

Zurich Switzerland! I took a little trip to Zurich Switzerland and I never imagined that this place would be so beautiful. Here are my 5 favorite things of Zurich. 1. Uetliberg Mountain - The Uetliberg Mountain is beautiful.  You get to hike up to the top of the mountain and look at the see the Swiss Alps in the distance. 2. Chinese Gardens - The Chinese Gardens were going through renovations during my visit. However, it was still very calm and beautiful. I can only imagine what the gardens will look like once they fully renovated.  3. Lake Zurich - When the sun is out and the weather is warm, this is the place where everyone come out and hang out. This is the perfect place to people watch.  Also, the lake is filled with swans.  4. Old Town Altstadt - Old Town has the most famous shopping places.  Old Town is a historical melting pot. 5. Frau Gerolds Garten - Thisis a beer garden complete with kitchen garden. There are ...

Today is Flashback Friday and I would like to share a time when I went to NYC to help my friend celebrate her birthday a long time ago. We celebrated her birthday at Copacabana. and danced the night away. We had an awesome time! Totally unforgettable trip with my friends.   Every time I go to NYC, I try to see something I hadn't see before.  That time around I got to see the Brooklyn Bridge, 10 Below, World Trade Center, and The High Line.  The Brooklyn Bridge is so beautiful.  It's a great place to take beautiful photography.  I had rolled up ice cream at 10 Below. 10 Below is the best ice cream in NYC. I had the Cookie Monster which is vanilla ice cream with Oreo cookies (I love Oreos).  You have to check this place out. They build the ice cream up by the liquid vanilla cream on super cold plates. Then they add the oreo cookies and chop it up. They work the liquid and the chopped oreo cookies until it in a solid form. Once in solid form, th...

IT'S THURSDAY! And you know what that means? It's Throwback Thursday. So I'm going to throw it back to when I went to Morocco many moons ago. I absolutely love this video even with all it's imperfections and all. I worked very hard on it.  So, many moons ago, I went to Morocco and visited the following places: Sahara Desert, Marrakech, Casablanca, Fes, Essaquira! Traveling from Florida to beautiful Morocco was an incredible experience. I never imagined Morocco's beauty. This trip I took to Morocco change my life and luck! I got to meet new people and see beautiful Moroccan cities like Marrakech, Casablanca, Fes, Zagora, and Essaquira.  I did a tour with Travel Talk Tour. Our travel guide, Mustafa was knowledgeable and friendly. Traveling to Morocco should be in everyone's bucket list.   ****************************************­******************** CHECK OUT MY LAST VIDEO: https://youtu.be/ZMlRtINt7N0 ****************************************­***...

This is my year end video for the year 2016. In this vlog, I go over my memorable moments in 2016. Some of my most memorable moments for 2016 were: traveling to Rome, Spain, New York, visiting Disneyworld, seeing Detones and Badfish in concert and I hang out with some amazing people.  2016 was of changes, doing way with a dead end job and shadey people, and leaving all the old things behind. 2017 will be a year of conquering my dreams. Goodbye 2016, HELLO 2017! ****************************************­******************** CHECK OUT MY LAST VIDEO:   https://youtu.be/gGffdCuenYo ****************************************­******************** Music: Bohkeh https://soundcloud.com/boh-keh ****************************************­******************** Filmed & Edited by: Dalia Madrid Pictures: Dalia Madrid ****************************************­******************** COME SAY HI TO ME: T W I T T E R: https://twitter.com/elitegirl8 I N S T A G R A M: http://...

ROME, ITALY! I went to Rome Italy AGAIN. This time around, I got to go to the Roman Forum and got to see all the ruins in Roma.  Then I visited to the Colosseum, The Trevi Fountain, Vatican City, and The Wedding Cake. I ate a lot of pasta and gelato which is a big no no for me but how can you say no to pasta and gelato???? The people, food, and landmarks are beautiful in Rome.  I really had a great time.  Enjoy watching the video!!! ROMA, ITALIA! Fue a Italy otra vez.  La gente, la comida, y los lugares son muy bonitas. Esta vez, fue a Roman Forum y vi las ruinas. Después fue a ver le Colosseo, Trevi Fountain, y The Wedding Cake. Comi mucha pasta y relatos que no ese bueno para mi pero quien le dice no a pasta y pasta?? Lo pase chevere! Espero que le guste e video. Disfruiten! ****************************************­******************** CHECK OUT MY LAST VIDEO:   https://youtu.be/10DgR_5c-eE ****************************************­***************...

Vacation Cruise from Miami to Nassau, Bahamas! The Royal Caribbean Cruise took us from Miami, Florida to Coco Cay and  Nassau, Bahamas. We took a Royal Caribbean Cruise for Labor Day Weekend.  Going on vacation on cruises are a simple form of traveling because you don't have to worry about anything.  Food and activities are included in all cruise lines.  Royal Caribbean now offers drink packages so you don't even have to worry about buying drinks because a drink package can be included to your overall bill before you board the cruise ship. My travel vlog shows my experience with Royal Caribbean. Enjoy! Mis amigos y yo fuimos de Miami a Nassau, Bahamas. Lo pasemos chevere! Me encanta lo cruceros porque no me tengo que preocupa compra comida o bebidas o que excursión que hacer. Siempre me relajo y disfruito los cruceros. Espero que le guste e video. Disfruiten! ****************************************­******************** CHECK OUT MY LAST VIDEO: https://yo...

Wear to Now Recently, one of my co-worker and now friend, Edyna Garcia, saw my latest video, Labor Day Weekend Cruise , and asked if I can do a video for her project, Wear to Now. I’m not going to lie, at first I was a bit nervous to do the video since I have to meet someone else's expectations. I think that’s the point I understood how artists feel about their work being a part of them and being protective about their work. Edyna explain to me that her project was about a fashion blog concentrating on women battling cancer or that had cancer and that the project would provide an opportunity for these women to discover beauty and art through fashion. Also, the project is a dedication to her beloved grandmother, Hada Bejar Garcia, who lost her battle to cancer in February of 2014. Hada Bejar Garcia was a famous Cuban actress, writer and patron of the arts.  And just like her grandmother, Edyna has inherited a love for the arts and fashion. After she told me ev...