Cemeteries are wonderful places to visit when you travel. They are serene, they are beautiful, and they have a lot to teach you about the people and history of the place. There are two cemeteries in Lisbon that you...
Free Lisbon Museums (a guide to enjoying art on the cheap)
Lisbon Portugal is a walking museum. Every street, every building, every piece of graffiti has history attached to it. Lisbon also has an amazing collection of museums that range from high arts to crafts to puppets (yeah – puppets)....
Things to do In Usaquén, Bogotá’s Cutest Neighborhood
This past year when Antonio and I decided to rediscover Bogotá, we chose to stay in the Santa Barbara neighborhood for its safety and convenience. What I didn’t know is that our flat would be a short walk from...
Craigslist Scams: The Too Good To Be True Airbnb Listing
I have been using Airbnb since 2010 (wow – 7 years of constant travel) and I love it. I always recommend Airbnb to friends and colleagues. It’s just a better way to travel. Airbnb rentals are usually cheaper than...
A Guide on How to Handle Airbnb Problems as a Guest
I’ve been traveling on Airbnb for about 8 years, maybe longer. Airbnb Problems with my hosts haven’t been so much of an issue. This is partly because I’ve gotten really good on how to choose an Airbnb rental, but also...
Things You need to Know About Bogotá Colombia
I never thought I’d recommend Bogotá, Colombia as a tourist destination. To me it was always the capital and a cold place to go. I’m so happy to say that after this last trip to the Capital, I think Bogotá DF...
The Best Restaurants in Usaquen Bogota
When I booked my trip to Bogotá, I chose to stay in the Santa Barbara neighborhood. When I asked around, everyone said it was safe, but pretty far from the center. What finally sold me on the neighborhood was...
The Best Restaurants in Cali, Colombia
I hope my fellow Colombians don’t get too mad at me, but Cali does not have the best dining culture. Hate to say it, but although typical food is tasty, it gets old…fast. Unlike Medellin, Bogota, and Cartagena good...
Things You NEED to Know About Cali, Colombia
THIS IS A WORK IN PROGRESS. I lived in Cali when I was a little girl, but since I left so young, there is much I don’t know. Every time I visit, I am met with insanely weird laws...
Top Neighborhoods in Cali Colombia
I got into a Facebook argument on a Facebook group about the safety of Colombia. This guy kept saying that Colombia was ridiculously unsafe, and I (along with most everyone in the conversation) kept saying that Colombia is safe...
Things to do in Parque Del Perro in Cali Colombia
If you head to the World Capital of Salsa, chances are you’ll end up going to el Parque Del Perro, Cali Colombia ‘s hottest nightlife spot. It’s located in the San Fernando neighborhood. This tiny park has a long...
Things to eat in Colombia
Although my heart belongs to New Jersey with its disco fries and taylor ham, I was born in Colombia. This means that I am one of the lucky few who actually know Colombian food. The issue with Colombian food...
17 Tips for Eating in France
France is known for its culinary traditions. This can be somewhat intimidating for those traveling to France for the first time. I can’t tell you how many times I hear people ask me why I love France so much...
How to Earn Credit Card Miles and Fly For Free
If you have been reading my blog you know that I’ve flown to 54 countries. Most of the time, I’ve flown on first or business class. I am not rich and it is not so hard for you to...
14 Things to Eat in Lisbon
You’ll be happy there are tons of hills in Lisbon because it will keep you in shape while enjoying all this delicious Portuguese food. The food here is simple, but delicious. Most typical restaurants here feel like a grandmother’s...
Chase Sapphire Reserve – The Perfect Credit Card for Travel
As you all know I am a insane traveler. In 2015 alone I clocked over 100,000 miles by air, 10,000 miles by train, 12,000 by car (and usually I hit my 21,000 FitBit step goal). I’m always somewhere...
