Dear Blanca, I’m planning an exciting world tour, and plan to make a stop in Portugal. But before I arrive, I’m wondering – what’s the most popular liquor in Portugal? I want to be sure I’m equipped for the liveliest nightlife in Lisbon! Looking forward to your advice, Ludicrous Luanna, LA Dear Luanna, Greetings from …
Coffee is almost a religion in Portugal, especially in Lisbon. I am not exaggerating when I tell you that Alfacinhos have an average of 5 coffees per day – usually espressos. If you’re used to your Caramel Macchiatos, you’re in for a rude awakening – Portuguese people like real coffee, not that sugary, syrupy crap that’s …
Discover the Best of Florence: Essential Florence Travel Tips for a Perfect Vacation Florence, Italy is known for its stunning beauty and rich history. There is so much to see and do in this city that you could spend months exploring and still not see everything. To make the most of your trip, it’s helpful …
Why you should visit Diocletian’s Palace Split’s main attraction is Diocletian’s Palace…although many people who visit it don’t realize that they are in the palace. This is because the palace is the old city. This was Diocletian’s favorite vacay spot, so when he gave up the throne of the Roman Empire (voluntarily), he decided to …
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You have most likely heard of Cartagena in Colombia. You may not have heard of one of its best neighborhoods, Manga. Cartagena is more than just beaches and sun. It is also a city marked by gorgeous architecture. Sadly, most of the beautiful homes on the island only remain in the Ciudad Amurallada region; but …
If you’re ready to make your first trip to Colombia, Cartagena is a great place to start. Colombia is no longer the place where Americans often get kidnapped and gun violence is the major cause of death. Cartagena is not only the land of sun and surf, but also safety. A few stats directly from the …
Neighborhoods Here’s a quick map of the different areas. These lines aren’t perfect but close enough. El Poblado Where most DC’ers live. Most expensive part of town (this is relative). This is most of the best international food is, where many banks are, where the nicest malls are, etc. It feels much more western than …
New York is filled with bars, mostly expensive overpriced bars where a glass of wine from a $10 bottle costs you $30. But we do have some jewels that offer more than attitude. Check out these bars for some amazing NYC drinking experiences! WEST VILLAGE Fat Cat NYC: This favorite has jazz, pool, shuffleboard, ping pong …
Review Cambi Cafe Restaurant Genova Italy Genoa (Genova) Italy has been one of the most pleasant surprises of our three month Europe trip. I cringe as I write this, because I fear the day that tourists discover this amazing city. Each night there are fun things going on. A street accordion player turned into a …
Barcelona is the second largest city in Spain, with a rich cultural heritage, amazing medieval architecture, and the world famous Flamenco. If you are heading off to Barcelona, these are five great places to rest your weary head and full tummy. We recommend that you head there in September, not too hot, not too touristy; …
If you’ve ever traveled long term in France (or in any other country), you know that even if you have been eating the most refined delicacies, sometimes you just want a burger (or a tac0). Sadly, most burgers and tacos in Europe are crap. Serious crap. Thankfully, a few California-Americans have infiltrated the foodie scene …
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If you’re going to explore the Jardin des Plantes and its many attractions in the 5th Arrondissement of Paris, you’re going to get hungry. The area is pretty diverse, this means that you’ll have no problem finding good Vietnamese, Chinese, and Arabic places. French places…that’s a different story. There are many ok and sub par …
If you find yourself near the Jardin des Plantes, Grand Mosque or the Gare D’Austerlitz, you will be in the border between the 5th (Latin Quarter) and 13th (Gobelins) arrondissements of Paris. Lucky for you, there are tons of fantastic places for you to eat. Here are a few we loved in these lovely Paris …
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The Dalmatian coast of Croatia is heavenly for fish lovers. Thankfully most towns on the coast have what is known as either a Perkarija or Ribarnica; basically a fish market. Fishermen (I did not see many women) bring their goods to the market where they are weighed, cut, and sold. The earlier you arrive, the …
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Colombia (and Venezuela) are known for their arepas. In Colombia (where I was born) there are regional varieties that are as different as the people in the country. We basically eat arepas with everything. They make an awesome breakfast, they are served on the side during lunch and dinner…and they make a great snack. Making …