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Reading Time: 6 minutes Beaches, babes, a Will Smith throwback? What do you think of when you hear “Miami?” The most international city in the United States boasts beaches, nightlife, fast cars, Cuban food and street art, but Miami’s charm goes far beyond South Beach and Wynwood. After so many trips to Miami, I finally explored the Miami Design District — why didn’t I know of this place before? In partnership with Visit Florida, I was on a mission to find the best of the Miami Design District. As the Rodeo Drive of Miami, I expected a strip of esteemed shopping and restaurants — not the most esteemed shopping, restaurants and architecture and contemporary art, and each and every one a perfect backdrop If you’re looking for the best of Miami photography locations, consider the Design District — whether you’re taking a casual selfie or doing a professional photoshoot.   1. Moore Building, “Elastika” installation. Photo Collaboration with Andrew Hektor...

I’m travelling on a budget. And Hong Kong was expensive . I knew it would be costlier than China, and I’d set aside money for that. But I really wasn’t expecting it to be as dear as it was. Honestly, I think it may be the most expensive place that I’ve been to. Or at least the place that’s easiest to spend money – living in London for a long time has taught me to budget there, and I had no problems doing New York on the cheap and visiting Dublin on a budget. But Hong Kong was different. Don’t get me wrong, it was great, but money seemed to just fall out of my hands there. Which is one reason why I opted to stay at Chungking Mansions. The other reason I chose to stay at Chungking Mansions was probably a bit odd. I wanted to stay at Chungking Mansions because everyone complained about it . There were reviews about the hostels on HostelWorld and TripAdvisor, complaining about the uncomfortable beds and cramped rooms. A few friends in China who had already been to Hong Kong said it’s...