As you’ve probably noticed, Portugal is having a moment. Tourism is booming and it is easy to see why given its beautiful beaches, historical architecture, and delicious food. Its capital, Lisbon, is no exception and is now experiencing a wave of new hotels, restaurants, and museums, making it the perfect place to visit on your next trip to Europe. …
Long-touted as the “Paris of South America,” Buenos Aires is a huge metropolitan city that has a little something for everyone. But given its sheer size, it can be slightly overwhelming to narrow down what activities are a must. So after spending an amazing ten days in this fabulous city, we have compiled our favorite activities into one list: Visit …
A meal without wine is breakfast. We wholeheartedly live by this slogan. Being from the Bay Area, we have been spoiled by the close proximity to Napa Valley and the wonderful wines it produces. Because of this, when we first arrived in South America, we admittedly were disappointed with the limited selection that was available. We remained optimistic, however, because …
As the name entails, Peru Hop is a hop-on, hop-off bus service operating within Peru and Bolivia. It starts in Lima and ends in La Paz (or vice-versa) and they offer a variety of pass combinations to hit cities in between. The service is geared towards travelers and backpackers looking to follow the notorious “Gringo Trail” while promising safety, flexibility, …
When we travel to new places, one of Mike’s favorite things to do is seek out the local cuisine, typically from an old lady hustling from a street cart at midnight, while Tara is usually the first to order a local libation. And Peru was no different. Enter in, the pisco sour. This delicious cocktail can literally be found at every …