Josie Gulliksen

Josie Gulliksen is a freelance writer and major arts advocate and enthusiast who loves everything cultural and is excited to live in such a thriving community as Miami. A Miami native, aside from Miami on the Cheap, she currently writes for Artburst Miami and contributes to Edible South FL and Miami Media Group. She has contributed to Miami.com, Biscayne Times and Miami New Times. She worked for nearly a decade at Miami Today as Calendar Editor and arts writer and then worked for 13 years in public relations. She has her own blog Scene Around South FL at josiegulliksen.com

The City of Coral Gables known as “The City Beautiful” is a wonder of Mediterranean architecture and rich history. One of its most iconic and beloved sites The Biltmore Hotel is a 1920s marvel and a shining example of historic preservation so who better to host free weekly guided tours there than Dade Heritage Trust. …

Feeling grounded? Let your spirits soar at the Wings Over Miami Air Museum! Located at Miami Executive Airport, the museum is open to the public and ready for action. If you’re looking for activities that don’t break the bank, this might be a good choice – especially if you have flying fanatics in the family! …

Despite Miami-Dade County’s modernization, historic buildings can still be found throughout the region. Look closely and these buildings have stories to tell. Map out your route and take a drive to these points of interest. They provide a history lesson via architectural design and structure. By no means is this a comprehensive list, but we …

Miami-Dade is filled with great trails that allow you to be active with your bicycles on a budget. Whether you want to mountain bike or just take a nice cruise, here are 13 free and cheap bike trails in Miami-Dade County that you and your family can enjoy. Remember to always take sunscreen, a water …

When it comes to viewing art, it can be good to think outside the box. It’s not always necessary to go inside a boxy museum to view it. Miami has plenty of public art you can see from your car or while on a stroll. To keep up with latest news, sign up for the …

No matter what your age, playing games is always fun. And although AARP is usually associated with those 50 and older, their free online options are great for all ages. To keep up with latest news, sign up for the daily Miami on the Cheap newsletter. You can also follow us on Facebook and on Twitter. AARP has lots of online …

Everyone needs financial assistance sometimes, but finding the resources during tough times can be difficult. There are, however, plenty of them available. They range from help with medication costs and filing for unemployment to food banks, rental and utility assistance and small business loans. To keep up with latest news, sign up for the daily Miami …

With most of us spending more time at home, ordering groceries online is more important now than ever however, this could pose a problem for those less experienced with this service. First you visit the store’s website and need to create an account. A majority of the services require downloading an app like Instacart or …

The NBA and NHL cut their seasons short and the upcoming NFL start date is still uncertain, leaving sports fans everywhere in a lurch. If you need to get your game fix, NFL Game Pass, NBA League Pass and NHL Pause Binge have got you covered. NFL Game Pass is offering complimentary access through May …

This event is on hiatus. The following event is FREE and open to the public at the historic Olympia Theater in Downtown Miami. Live Jazz Listen to live jazz in the Lobby Lounge on the second Wednesday of the month. March 11: Aldo Salvent Performance by the award winning saxophonist and composer who will perform music …

Currently The Citadel Food Hall is closed to the public and no events are taking place. Miami’s food hall scene is all the rage and at The Citadel Food Hall, there’s more there than just great places to grab a bite. They’ve got a thriving music program on the Rooftop too. Aside from grabbing tasty …