Why Milk & Uni?
Our best travel experiences have always been about striking the perfect balance. The ordinary with the luxurious, the essential with the exotic, the casual with the upscale. Milk & Uni is exactly that - that sublime balance of feeling at home, somewhere new.
Meet The Founders
Ana Mari Rovirosa
Ana Mari is a hospitality and lifestyle professional whose experience in hotels and passion for travel have earned her credibility in the travel space amongst both industry peers and friends alike. Her 4 years spent on the global marketing team for W Hotels, where she organized unique experiences for guests from fitness weekends to music festivals, brought her to her current position as Director of Marketing and Culture for rising hotel brand Life House where she plays an integral role in various hotel openings.
Through the years, these experiences have taken her all over the world, leading her to create remarkable friendships and unique travel memories, which she loves to share with fellow adventure-seeking connections. If she’s not traveling for work, she’s hopping on a plane to visit friends in various places, typically with a cocktail in hand.
GO TO DRINK: Spicy Mezcal Paloma
PLATE OF CHOICE: Nikkei (Japanese-Peruvian Fusion)
FAVORITE CITY IN THE WORLD: Mexico City
Dax Luksic
After studying business in the US, Dax Luksic moved to Europe to work in Marketing for Heineken. It was there he realized that his true passion had always been travel, and decided to pursue this path.
He started by Co-founding a successful boutique luxury lifestyle management company based in Latin America. He then went on to Co-found Milk and Uni, where he’s had a chance to instill his true essence into the company.
Dax knows the go-to spots and hotels you would've never even imagined existed. If he is not trying out new restaurants you will most likely find him at an art fair or in an unknown spot in the world.
GO TO DRINK: Chili Passion Martini
PLATE OF CHOICE: Bucatini all’Amatriciana
FAVORITE CITY IN THE WORLD: Milan
Paula Marchant de Abreu
Having lived in 8 different countries, Paula’s status quo is change. Her love for travelling and new experiences have always been a driving force, both in her private and professional life.
She is a passionate entrepreneur in the fields of marketing, communications, luxury & lifestyle, with a combined experience of five years in these fields. Her journey started at L’Oréal, after graduating from Columbia University, where she worked as a Brand Manager for the luxury division. This experience inspired her to Co-found a luxury lifestyle management boutique company, Desto, based in Latin America.
When this die hard foodie is not dining at the neighborhood classic or travelling in search of new experiences, you can find her cooking for her friends and family - glass of Barolo in hand.
GO TO DRINK: Lychee Caipisake
PLATE OF CHOICE: Anything Italian
FAVORITE CITY IN THE WORLD: Rio de Janeiro