The Best Portuguese Food In Lisbon You Need To Try
Eating local cuisine is one of my favorite things about travel. I spend a lot of time trying to seek out the best versions of the most authentic food in each destination we visit. We spent two months in Lisbon this past winter, and so I had plenty of time to try lots of Portuguese food. I knew very little about Portuguese food prior to our time in Lisbon. It’s…
Things To Do in Paros Greece – The Greek Islands at Their Best
Paros is one of the most popular Greek islands. OK so it’s not Santorini or Mykonos popular. But Paros is definitely right up there in the second tier of Greek island popularity. It’s known for great beaches, two picturesque seaside towns, accessible mountain villages, and a whole lot of rural life in between. We spent 6 days exploring this amazing place during our month in Greece last Fall. Let…
Exploring Famous Evita Sites in Buenos Aires
Even if you don’t know anything about Eva Perón, you will quickly become aware of Evita within minutes of your arrival to Buenos Aires. Her image graces both sides of a tall central Buenos Aires building, situated on the city’s wide central avenue. From high up on this building, she forever speaks passionately through a microphone to the Argentine masses…a giant-sized reminder of her importance to this South American nation. …
11 Photos That Will Convince You To Visit Buenos Aires
A lot of people seemed surprised when I told them we would be spending a month in Buenos Aires Argentina. It doesn’t top most travel bucket lists. But a visit to Buenos Aires has always been high on mine. I’d always heard this city referred to as “the Paris of South America”. And sure, there is a strong European influence as Buenos Aires was mostly built by European immigrants in…
A Unique Food Tour in Buenos Aires
I’ve traditionally loved taking food tours when I travel. I think they are a great way to get a quick overview of a city’s cuisine. However, now that we are traveling slower, I haven’t taken any food tours recently. I’ve figured that given the extra time we have in each destination, I could discover the cuisine of each place on my own. And so, I didn’t initially schedule any sort…
Learning to Drink Mate in Buenos Aires
Argentina’s most beloved drink is Mate. I’d heard of Mate prior to our trip to Argentina, and was aware of its popularity in several other South American countries, too. But otherwise, I knew nothing about Mate, and looked forward to giving it a try in Buenos Aires for the first time. Once we arrived, I expected to easily find the country’s most popular drink. I figured I’d order it in…
