Sao Paulo, Brazil – A city that is more likely to be visited as a stop over in between flights rather than serve as the go-to destination and whose hotels are more likely to be filled with men and women on business trips rather than tourists. Sao Paulo is rarely […]
A Local’s Guide
Beyond the Inca Trail: A Local’s Guide to Cuzco & Alternative Treks to Machu Picchu
Nestled high in the Andes Mountains of Southern Peru, Cuzco is often referred to as the gateway to Machu Picchu. Logistically speaking Cuzco has the closest airport to the ruins, it’s where everyone spends a few days to acclimate to the high altitude and it’s the starting point for most […]
Oaks to Okra: A Local’s Guide to the Southern City of Savannah
Savannah is the idyllic southern city – outstretched oaks dripping in Spanish moss shade perfectly manicured park squares while horse-drawn carriages stroll visitors down cobblestoned streets, past historic antebellum architecture. It’s where southern hospitality meets a progressive art scene. It’s the city whose unique beauty and Southern Gothic charm has […]
Why Palestine Needs to be at the Top of Your Travel List: A Local’s Guide to the West Bank
Yes, you read the title correctly. Palestine – the conflict-torn region full of violent retaliations and unruly mobs that we see depicted on our tv screens – needs to be at the top of your travel list. Exactly one year ago, I had the opportunity to travel through the occupied […]
A Mecca for Music Enthusiasts: A Local’s Guide to Rio de Janeiro’s Music Scene
Rio de Janeiro is a place that elicits a lot from our imaginations – from stunning beaches, to rolling mountains drenched in tropical forests and barefoot children running down alley ways skillfully passing around a soccer ball. But perhaps the most alluring image is one of a vibrant culture and […]