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Hostel Review: Art Factory, Buenos Aires, Argentina
When visiting Buenos Aires, Argentina, I knew I wanted to check out their legendary art scene. I’d seen pictures of the beautiful graffiti art in the city and heard about their encompassing art museums and decided that, for the richest art experience, I should also stay at an inspirational accommodation. I’ve stayed in a lot…Read more...
24 Hours in Sao Paulo, Brazil
Sao Paulo is a massive city in Brazil, even larger than New York City. While you’ll need more than one day to explore all the sites the metropolis has to offer, here is my suggested itinerary for those with only a short amount of time to spend. Getting There: For affordable comfort, convenience, and peace…Read more...
Hostel Review: Beats Hostel, Sao Paulo, Brazil
I’m going to be honest: I had originally contacted the owner of 3dogs Hostel in Sao Paulo asking about accommodation options. He asked me if I’d rather stay in a chill, laid-back hostel (i.e. 3dogs) or their party venue, Beats Hostel, in Sao Paulo near Paulista (as well as a long strip of bars). I’m…Read more...
My Favorite Destinations for Getting Away From Tourists
Yes, I know I am technically a tourist when traveling, as much as I hate that word and being called one. However, sometimes when traveling I like to get away from the tourists and crowds and just relax. Here have been some of my favorite destinations thus far in my travels to do this: Gimmelwald,…Read more...
13 Lessons Learned From Visiting Different Cultures and Countries
No matter where I travel to, from rural villages in Thailand to picturesque mountain-towns in Switzerland to laid-back islands like Aruba, I always seem to make some philosophical and personal revelations about travel, life, and myself. Here are some of my top lessons learned from other cultures and places during my travels. Ghana, Africa…Read more...
Language Lessons of Aruba: 15 Phrases in Papiamento
While it’s true that most locals in Aruba know how to speak English, as well as Spanish and Dutch, it’s still always appreciated when tourists know at least a few words in the local language. Here is a short tutorial to help you at least make small talk in the local language of Papiamento (spoken…Read more...
My Unwanted Paparazzi Moment on Cat Ba Island, Vietnam
I’d been teaching English in rural Thailand for three weeks and had gotten used to the small villages, the wooden bungalows, the tiny market stands and children playing soccer in the dirt. Then I got to Cat Ba Island, which, in my opinion, is one of the most beautiful places to visit in Vietnam. Cat…Read more...
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