Category: North America
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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 charleston (7 things to do)
1. Shop for souvenirs at Charleston City Market Opened in 1841, the market spans four city blocks. You’ll find local artisans selling goods from jewelry, to sweetgrass baskets, which were originally used to separate rice grains. It’s a bit over-priced here so if you’re willing to shop around, you may find similar or even the…
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12 quintessential charleston eats
When in Charleston, you’re going to hear the term, ‘Lowcountry’ a lot. This consists of South Carolina, Georgia, and parts of North Carolina and its low-lying geography, where there are lots of rivers and salt marshes that drain into the Atlantic Ocean. You may also hear, ‘Gullah’, or ‘Gullah-Geechee’, who are a group of people…
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how to be a traveler in portland, or
1. Start your day with a cup of coffee You won’t find a shortage of cafés here. Like the beer scene, the coffee scene is just as happening in Portland. My first Portland cup of Joe was at Coava Coffee Roasters. It was a honey latte and it was perfectly balanced. We also went to…
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how to be a traveler in san diego
My very first visit to San Diego also happened to be my bachelorette party. Not really a common destination for a bachelorette, but that’s what I liked about it. It was super chill and I was so happy to have all nine (yes, 9!) of my amazing Bridesmaids in attendance. Most of us flew out…
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how to be a traveler in o’ahu
After all of these years, and the many visits to my sister, brother-in-law, and niece, it is now that I am realizing that I never posted about how to be a tourist in O’ahu! So here it is! 1. Eat all of the foods That includes, shave ice, plate lunches, poke, and much, much more.…
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30 foods you should say aloha to in hawaii
(originally published December 6, 2016, updated on September 3, 2021) Hawaii is a melting pot of different cultures, so it’s no wonder why this list is so extensive. While not everything here is my favorite thing to eat, I’d still recommend trying it if you ever get the chance to visit the island. When in…
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