CDMX travel guide with art museums, tours, landmarks and the best restaurants in the city! Total Days: 5 Days | Accommodations: Boutique hotel in Condesa | Transportation: Ubers and walking| Traveled: Girls trip| Type of Trip: Art and architecture and a combo of fine dining and hidden gems | Highlights: Casa Luis Barragon, Food tour, Chapultepec Castle, Teotihuacan Pyramids With so much […]
Tag Archives: wanderer
01
Apr
Apr
Below are tips, advice and fun facts from a local Bostonian. Most people don’t have an accent. Unless a person grew up (and stayed) in towns like Lynn or Revere, or deep in South Boston/Dorchester, r’s will be pronounced. It’s a college city. There are 35 colleges and universities in Boston so students make up a […]
26
Aug
Aug
Fun facts and interesting tidbits I learned from traveling to Amman, Wadi Rum, the Dead Sea, Petra and Madaba The streets of downtown Amman are lively with vendors, music and food. They spill onto the sidewalks and streets during the day and at night. In some stores, the price of an item will be written […]
22
Aug
Aug
Essential items to pack and what to wear in Jordan I traveled to Jordan in October 2019, during the beginning of “winter.” It was in the 80s-90s during the day and 60s at night. My trip was organized through a tour with Intrepid. These are the items that were an absolute must! Pack these items: […]
12
Aug
Aug
Traveling to Amman, Wadi Rum, Petra, the Dead Sea, Madaba and Jerash with Intrepid Travel Jordan was bundled with my Egyptian trip so I flew directly from Cairo International Airport. It’s a proud country with some of the most unique scenery in the world. That being said, Jordan has economic problems, a huge population of […]
03
Aug
Aug
A little extra advice for what to avoid so that you’re a NYC pro in no time. If you’re heading to NYC, check out this recommended itinerary! Don’t spend more than an hour in Times Square. You should definitely experience this sensory overload and fully embrace the madness, but then move on quickly! Don’t take […]
07
May
May
Tips for rental cars and road trips in NZ! New Zealand was my first experience renting a car where residents (and visitors -some of whom don’t know what they are doing!) drive on the left side of the road. Here’s what I learned: It takes some getting used to. We booked a car on day […]
06
May
May
I packed a carry-on bag and backpack to New Zealand. Below is what I brought and what I would leave at home if I had a time machine. 2 books because it was a long journey. 1 book would have been fine in retrospect. The longer flights always have entertainment and it’s best to get some […]
06
May
May
If you’re visiting New Zealand, below are the most unique gifts or souvenirs to look for on the North and South Island. ROTORUA MUD Mud is perhaps the most basic of all the face masks, dating back to 1200 BC. This mud takes it up a notch. Although there is geothermal activity in several places […]
05
May
May
Food is not the reason to go to New Zealand. That being said, there are definitely some must try dishes when you are there: HAND PIES No forks allowed! You’ll find these everywhere. The most popular are mince pies and some variety of chicken. I highly recommend the Steak and Cheese at Fergbaker or the […]