Tips on traveling smart and on a budget
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 would make for a great starting place for someone getting to know Colombia. Bogotá does not …
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 dining options are slim. It’s not just the quality of food, but also the service. Food …
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 and idiosyncrasies that just baffle me. These are some of the ones that drive me nuts, …
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 if you act smart, execute caution, and stay out of certain neighborhoods. It’s the same with …
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 history of being a favorite spot for Cali’s youth. It is said that in the 1950’s, …
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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 in the US is that most restaurants all serve the same food and barely touch upon …
I wanted to put together my impression of the Top 10 neighborhoods in one of the best cities of the world; Lisbon, Portugal! I have had the pleasure of staying in most of these neighborhoods in Lisbon. For the ones I have not lived in for more than a month, I have asked …
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 if the French are so rude. The French are not rude. There’s a big issue with …
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 do this too. I flew from Tokyo to Newark with Business First, it was a 16 …
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 kitchen. Think comfort food that is made to keep you going through the day. If you’re …
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 doing something and I refuse to carry cash. It’s cumbersome, it can get lost or stolen. …
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This is one of many repeat visits to Lisbon, Portugal. Since Antonio and I had already stayed in Castelo, Principe Real, Amoreiras and Alfama; we figured this time we’d try out a different neighborhood. Since we liked Mercado Da Ribeira so much, we decided we’d stay nearby and chose Santos-o-Velho. There are tons of things …
For those of you who didn’t know it, this tech entrepreneur studied Art History (yeah, the same major that President Obama smacked down when talking about skills in America). This means I sat in classrooms for hours looking at pictures of Chateaux. I loved every second , and as maligned as the major is, I …
Tips for Visiting the Chateau de Blois in the Loire Valley of France Read More »
Have you ever wondered what a Norwegian Breakfast is like? I did too…that was until I had the pleasure of visiting Hyde Park to check out all the creations from aspiring chefs at the CIA, and meeting Troy Franke. Troy is the ultimate Norwegian ambassador and an incredible Airbnb host. If you plan to visit the …
You’ve heard about Medellín. Most likely because you’ve watched the show Narcos. Contrary to what you may believe, Medellín is quite different from what you think and definitely from the drug filled days of the 1980’s. Medellín is a safe city that is filled with beautiful people (and gorgeous women…seriously – the women in the …