10 Things I Learned From My Recent Trip to Lima Peru
Last week I got back from an 11 day whirlwind of a trip through Mexico City, Quito (Ecuador), Guayaquil (Ecuador), and Havana (Cuba). After my…
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10 Things I Learned From My Recent Trip to Quito Ecuador
I just got back two days ago from an 11 day whirlwind of a trip through Mexico City, Quito (Ecuador), Guayaquil (Ecuador), and Havana (Cuba)….
10 Things I Learned From My Recent Trip to the Dominican Republic
I just got back yesterday from a quick jaunt to Puerto Plata in the Northern Coast of the Dominican Republic (Puerto Plata, Sosua, Cabarete). I…
How to Get From Guarulhos Airport to Sao Paulo via Public Transit
There are several ways to get from Sao Paulo’s Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Sao Paulo City Center. First off, you can take a really…
My Experience Renting a Car in Panama City
Last time I was in Panama City, I was an inexperienced travel noob and took the taxi everywhere which was ridiculously expensive. It was $25-$30…
Cathay Pacific HKG-NRT 747-400 First Class
I redeemed a First Class award ticket from HKG-NRT-LAX (Hong Kong to Narita on Cathay) and (Narita to Los Angeles on JAL) using 67,500 American…
The Sights and Sounds of Lan Kwai Fong in Hong Kong
Lan Kwai Fong (LKF) is famously known for its raunchy bar scene, trendy restaurants, and nightclubs located in the Central district of Hong Kong Island….
The Sights and Sounds of Victoria Peak in Hong Kong
Victoria Peak is a mountain located on Hong Kong Island and it’s one of the top tourist attractions in Hong Kong because of the amazing…
The Sights and Sounds of Central Hong Kong
Hong Kong has basically two areas of interest for tourists, Kowloon and Hong Kong Island which is separated by the Victoria Harbour. Since I only…
The Sights and Sounds of the Star Ferry in Hong Kong
The easiest way to get across the Victoria Harbour is by taxi which is also the most expensive option. Another method is to take the…
W Hong Kong Hotel Review Part 1
Since I was staying in Hong Kong, I wanted to check out the much talked about W Hong Kong Hotel in the Kowloon city district….
The Westin Macau Resort Hotel Review
As of June 22, 2014, the Westin Macau deflagged from the Starwood Hotels portfolio and is now called the Grand Coloane Resort Macau hotel. For…
The Sights and Sounds of Tonghua Night Market in Taipei
When I stayed at the W Taipei Hotel, I opted to walk 25 minutes to the Tonghua Night market instead of taking an 8 minute…
Is Asuncion Paraguay Safe for Tourists?
Paraguay is one of the poorest countries in South America (Bolivia is the poorest) and poverty is usually associated with crime. I was in the…
Why You Should Rent a Car in Central America
When I’m in a new country in Central America for a few days, the last thing I want to do is pay for a $30…
The Sights and Sounds of Niteroi in Rio de Janeiro
Niteroi is a city located within the state of Rio de Janeiro connected by a bridge called the Ponte Rio-Niteroi. Niteroi is very much an…
Windsor Atlantica Rio de Janeiro Hotel Review
Initially I was only supposed to be in Rio de Janeiro for two nights and three days, but due to unfortunate circumstances with my American…
Sheraton Barra Rio de Janeiro Hotel Review Part 1
I decided to stay at the Sheraton Barra Rio de Janeiro Hotel because it’s one side of Rio that I’ve never been to which located…
Is San Pedro Sula Honduras Safe for Tourists?
When I landed at San Pedro Sula International Airport, I took a taxi to my hotel. I was talking to the taxi driver and asked…
The Sights and Sounds of Downtown San Pedro Sula
There aren’t many tourist activities in San Pedro Sula mainly because tourism doesn’t exist. Gringos come to San Pedro Sula for business reasons only and…