Author: How To Be A Traveler
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don’t waste your time at montserrat
I’m sure many people will disagree with me, but I thought Montserrat was a waste of time. Correction – the Tot Montserrat ticket package (€50.95) felt like a waste of time. We were deciding between two options: A. Getting the public transportation package to get there ourselves, or B. Booking with a tour company that…
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how to be a tourist in barcelona
Walk around the Mercat la Boqueria. Get some €1 fruit juice, and maybe some jamón in a cone. Other than that, don’t waste your stomach space on the little snacks they sell like the fried stuff or the empanadas. They’re very sub-par. Instead, try El Quim de la Boqueria, one of the restaurants Phil Rosenthal…
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flying norwegian air
Prior to this trip, I had heard that Norwegian Airlines was basic. And basic it was. But I actually didn’t mind flying it since the ticket was so cheap. $350 roundtrip, nonstop from EWR to BCN? HELL YEAH, BITCH. You can’t even get that price to fly across the country sometimes, let alone across the…
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barcelona 2019
My first trip in 2019 to Barcelona was also my first trip to Spain. It’s one of the places on my bucket list, so when I saw round trip, non-stop flights from Newark for about $300, it was a done deal. So Ben and I tacked two vacation days onto President’s Weekend, and got ourselves…
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7 things you should know if you’re applying for a china visa
If you’re planning to visit China, you’ll need a Visa. There are different forms you can select from, depending on the reason for your visit and the length of your stay. Here are some things to keep in mind before you apply: Download and complete the correct form (typed, in caps) prior to your visit…
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how to be a tourist in kauai
This visit to Hawaii was very special to me, because I got to meet my niece, Mila! Aside from that, I also got to check out the island of Kauai. Here were some of the highlights: (FYI, you’ll need to rent a car but don’t let the car rental companies fool you into thinking that…
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how to be a tourist in new orleans
Or as New Orleanians call it – Nawlins’ Eat all of the food Go alligator-spotting on a swamp tour. You might even get to hold a baby gator Explore the old plantations and learn about the history. The two more popular ones are Laura Plantation and Oak Alley Plantation. Laura is the more informative tour,…
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18 foods to eat in new orleans
Just make sure you pace yourself, since the food down here is pretty heavy. They seem to love butter and salt so drink plenty of water to balance out those sodium levels! Po’ boy – sandwich stuffed with fried seafood, usually shrimp, oysters, crawfish, or catfish. Probably my favorite New Orleanian food to eat Charbroiled/Chargrilled…
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how to be a tourist in denver
Take in the scenery at Rocky Mountain National Park. Hike some trails. We did Sprague Lake and Copeland Falls. Both are short, beginner trails and you can do them in half a day. Just be sure to take it slow. Since you’re at a higher altitude, you’ll run out of breath quicker If you’re staying…
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26 foods you should say sawadee to in thailand
I’ve grouped these into what I think is probably legit, somewhat legit, and most likely for tourists. Legit 1. Khao Soi – fried egg noodles in a coconut/curry broth. This dish can be found in Northern Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar 2. Boo Paht Pong Karee – fried crab in chili/curry powder 3. Nam Prik –…
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