Americas

Walking tour of Montevideo, Uruguay – a great way to explore the city!

On my last, longer trip to South America, I had skipped Montevideo in favor of spending more time in Buenos Aires, it’s Argentinean neighbor across the river. I was looking forward to finally exploring Montevideo and a walk through the Old Town is a great introduction to the capital city! The old quarter is very

Montevideo – relaxing city break with beautiful beaches!

There are a number of famous destinations in South America – from Machu Picchu and Galapagos Islands to Buenos Aires and Rio de Janeiro. Montevideo, the capital of Uruguay might not be on the latest Top 10 list and I didn’t make it on my previous trips to South America either. But it is popular with visitors

Copa Airlines – Facts & Figures

Copa Airlines is the flag carrier of Panama and has a long and mixed history. If you are planning in or through Latin America, you are likely to run into them, as they offer lots of flights throughout the region. And if you have seen their planes at the airport, they may look vaguely familiar

Pleasant long-stay option in Menlo Park, California – Residence Inn

When we were visiting friends in the San Francisco Bay Area, we needed a hotel in Menlo Park and picked the Residence Inn for its convenient location. If you have read my review of the Residence Inn Experience, you know exactly what to expect. Marriott is one of the most reliable hotel chains and this

The city I fell in love with and stayed in love with: San Francisco!

San Francisco was love on first sight from the moment I drove into the city and saw the skyline. And with every visit during my one-year exchange program in the Bay Area, that love became deeper. So much so, that one day towards the end of my planned stay when I drove again into the

A stylish, upscale hotel in Chelsea, New York – Hotel Indigo

For a recent trip to New York City, I chose the Hotel Indigo in Chelsea, again! It is in a great neighborhood, with easy access to all that New York City has to offer, has stylish rooms and is available on IHG Rewards points and free night certificates, making a visit to New York much

Norwegian Air is at it again – Europe roundtrip for under $400!

I recently posted about a fare sale of Norwegian Air (here), a long-haul discount carrier connecting Europe and North America. And they are at it again, offering one-way fares for under $200 between the US and Europe. I’m not sure how they are going to make money on those fares, regardless of the load factors,

Marveling at Machu Picchu, Peru

Machu Picchu is considered the most sacred site of the Inka Empire. While there is convenient access via train/bus to the site, to truly pay respect to this heritage, I decided to follow the hardest path, considered a pilgrimage at its time, hiking the Inka Trail.

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