Since 2013, Madrid’s annual visitors have climbed nearly 60% (to 6.7 million), which has done wonders for the local economy (for comparison’s sake, Barcelona had 32 million visitors in 2016). While Madrid may not rival Barcelona’s tourism stats, it does offers some the richest culture of any European capital. Madrileños are some...
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Eslava Perhaps the most famous and popular tapas restaurant in all of Sevilla, but in my opinion, it’s the best restaurant in the world (for its price, value, quantity, and quality). It’s packed from open to close (1:30pm-12am), so get there early (before 8pm). Don’t sweat it if you need to wait for a table...
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Mallorca is one of the hottest beach destinations in Europe, hosting about 9 million visitors each year. It’s a surprisingly large island, about twice the size of Maui, so there are plenty of corners to explore (from the beaches to the mountains) and away from the crowds on Playa de Palma. Sant Elm Sant Elm...
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Visiting Cuba as an American (or an American visa holder) is actually much easier than you might expect. The U.S.-Cuba relations have become increasingly politicized, but despite the recent media coverage, many of the legal avenues to visit Cuba legally remain open. Here is a quick guide you can use to begin planning your dream...
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In September 2017, I visited Medellin, Colombia, also known as the ‘City of Eternal Spring.’ Its tropical climate and high Andes altitude (1,495 m / 4,905 ft) keep temperatures mild and consistent year-round. Ever since the 1994 World Cup, I have been fascinated by Colombia and its dark, complicated past (i.e. Pablo Escobar). However, ...
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Thailand’s culinary scene may be best known for its street food. Bangkok has some remarkable meals for less than $2, but it’s also home to the 5th best restaurant in the world: Gaggan. Named for the quirky, alchemist chef, Gaggan Anand from Kolkata, India, Gaggan is Thailand’s first Michelin Star-rated restaurant (* *) and pushes....
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Marrakech is everything that you’d expect from Morocco: an exotic desert oasis with massive and bustling markets. It’s my favorite place in Morocco. Marrakech is a huge city, so there’s a lot to see. Most of my recommendations are focused on the medina (the ‘old city’), which in my opinion, is what makes this place feel so.....
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In my opinion, if you truly want to experience Marrakech, you MUST stay at a riad within the walls of the medina (i.e. old city). Many riads in Marrakech are historical landmarks and former mansions owned by European aristocrats during the French occupation in Morocco. Each riad offers its own unique and ornate architecture, decorated...
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While planning a solo trip to Southeast Asia, I received many recommendations for Thailands most famous islands: Phuket, Koh Samui, and the Phi Phi Islands. Koh Phi Phi Le is the pride of Southern Thailand — it can’t be missed. However, Phi Phi has been overwhelmed by travelers in recent years and may not provide...
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Some of my favorite beaches in the world are in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. The North Pacific coast is home to some of the most diverse tropical beaches in the world (white sand, black sand, shell beaches, reef breaks, point breaks, and beach beach breaks,…). Did you know: Guanacaste is the only tropical rain forest in...
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Bruno Cristobol
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