Author: How To Be A Traveler
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how to be a traveler in brussels (14 things to do)
Surprisingly, there are lots of museums in Brussels. But the nice thing is that they’re not just art museums. There’s something for everyone. Here is everything we did in the four days we spent in Brussels: 1. Explore Grand Place, also known as Grote Markt, which is Dutch for Grand Market. It’s the central square…
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how to be a traveler in bruges (7 things to do)
Here is everything we did in the 1.5 days we spend in Bruges: 1. Explore Grote Markt, the central square of Bruges. 2. Get a 360 view of Bruges. Well, almost 360. You just need to climb 366 steps to the top of the Belfry. It’s a medieval bell tower located in Grote Markt. The…
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12 things i learned in the 8 days i spent in paris
1. Weather in August is HOT and sunny. Lots of places like restaurants and cafes do not have AC. While researching accommodations, I read that some hotels don’t have AC either, so AC was definitely one of my requirements when looking for a hotel. 2. August is summer vacation for the French. Many places are…
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34 foods to say, “bonjour’ to in france
Here is everything we ate in Paris: 1. Duck Confit Slow-cooked duck, cooked in its own fat. The skin is crisped up just before serving, and is typically eaten with a salad, or potatoes also cooked in duck fat. It’s a heavy dish for sure but might be one of the best things I ate…
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how to be a traveler in paris (22 things to do)
Here is everything we did in the 8 days we spent in Paris: 1. Marvel at the Eiffel Tower I had to start with the obvious one. You can’t visit Paris without seeing the Eiffel Tower! Even if you don’t visit the tower itself, you’re bound to see it from somewhere in the City of…
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how to be a traveler in toronto (12 things to do)
1. Admire the CN Tower This was the tallest building in the world until it was dethroned by the Burj Khalifa in 2007. We didn’t go up but looking at the tower from the outside was enough for us 2. Shop around St. Lawrence Market This public market opened back in 1803. Today, you’ll find…
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24 foods to say ‘hola’ to in mexico city
1. Tacos I had to start with the obvious one. Al pastor is probably the most popular one, which is slices of pork grilled on a spit. This method of grilling was brought over by Lebanese immigrants, based on the way they cook lamb shawarma. Really, anything goes on a taco. My other favorites included fish,…
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how to be a traveler in mexico city
After spending a few days in Antigua/Guatemela City for a wedding, we decided to make a trip out of it and visit a nearby country. None of us have ever been to Mexico City, and it was only a 2 hour flight from Guatemala, so that’s how we landed on CDMX. We spent 4 days…
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12 foods to say, “hola” to in guatemala
1. Chocolate Guatemala is considered to be the birthplace of chocolate, as it was created by the Mayans back in the day. So eating some chocolate here is a no brainer! 2. Coffee Another popular thing to have while in Guatemala! After sugar, coffee is one of Guatemala’s main exports. The volcanic soil and low…
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how to be a traveler in antigua (9 things to do)
Antigua, Guatemala means Old Guatemala, and was the capital of Guatemala until 1773. That was when a lot of the city was destroyed by an earthquake, and the new capital was relocated to Guatemala City. Today, that is where the closest airport is located, which is about an hour drive, without traffic (but there will…
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