Recently, I was flying home from Naples, Italy, and found a flight through AerLingus with a long layover in Dublin. Twist my arm, I said as I essentially threw my money at the screen. I had never been to Ireland, nor did I really have the strongest desire to go, so a long layover was …
If you’re visiting New York City, it’s likely you’ve considered staying in, or at least near, Times Square. Times Square is a notoriously popular neighborhood of NYC, and it’s a landmark destination for visitors all around the globe. The problem with Times Square is that since it’s so popular, hotels in the area can often …
For those who have worked their tails off all semester, get ready to treat yourself with some much needed time off for spring break. While I personally have gone on Spring Break to Egypt and was scheduled to go to Spring Break to Costa Rica in March 2020 (which for reasons you can probably imagine, …
Happy National Margarita Day! In honor of this festive holiday, I, a margarita afficindo if I do say so myself, have decided to compile a list of the best margaritas in New York City. After living here for over 10 years, it’s safe to say I’ve done plenty of field research, so you can count …
Ahead of the long 3-day weekend, it’s safe to assume many folks out there have some travel plans. While destinations such as Orlando, New York, Aruba, and the Dominican Republic might be dreamy, there’s one big hurdle that sits between us and those getaways: commuting to the dreaded airport. It’s always a hassle in deciding …
I had once heard that you can take a ferry to visit Uruguay from Argentina. This sounded like a bit of an intense experience, but I’m always down for adventures and ticking off new destinations in radical ways, like when I walked to Paraguay from Brazil. I thought the best day trip would be to …
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During the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic, I, like the rest of the world, was bored at home, googling what I could be doing other than sitting in isolation. I started to plan a trip to South America, in my head, of course, since travel was not quite possible at that time. I wanted …
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Buenos Aires, also known as the “Little Paris” of South America, is a city that cannot be missed when exploring the South American continent. Buenos Aires is a special city with a colorful atmosphere, some of the best cuisine on the continent, a bustling wine scene, and enough charm to keep the smiles contagious. While …
I always assumed people who went on African safaris had a lot of money. When you google safaris, whether in Tanzania, Botswana, or South Africa, the price seems to always be a minimum of $3000 (and that’s on the low-end). African safaris also seem to be a time-consuming venture, and since I had just finished …
Every time we travel to a new country, there are adventures to be had and lessons to be learned. Brazil overall required taking the same precautions I always take on a solo adventure, i.e. don’t go out after dark, stay vigilant always, always leave my passport in a safe, and keep one credit card hidden …
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