There are a many reasons why people travel. Some say that getting away and exploring places allow them to appreciate our planet’s beauty and diversity. Others may do it out of curiosity or to fight boredom. In my case, I travel not only out of genuine interest in getting to know other cultures and as a path to personal growth, but also because travel is fundamental to what I do to earn a living.
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5 THINGS I'M ENJOYING THE MOST ABOUT LIVING IN MIAMI
In my first Instagram post of the year, I said that my plan for 2019 was to keep exploring. Little did I know then that would include leaving Atlanta for good the next month. It’s been 8 months since I moved to Miami because of a job opportunity and I think it’s about time I share with everyone the best about this experience so far. Here’s a short list of those things, in no particular order.
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5 PLACES IN ATLANTA I LOVE
As some of my readers may already know, I lived in Atlanta, Georgia for almost 10 years, before moving to Miami this past February. I can’t really say why, but in Atlanta I felt right at home from day one. And although I saw it change quite a bit throughout my time there, I still love it very much and I also miss it now and then. I had started writing this post when I was still living there and, since I was feeling a bit nostalgic in recent days, I just couldn’t procrastinate anymore…I had to finish it so I could share it with y’all. These are 5 places in the A that I really enjoy, in no particular order.
Read MoreMY PERSONAL FAVORITE MEXICAN EXPRESSIONS
I had the good fortune to spend seven and a half years of my life in beautiful Playa del Carmen, Mexico. As a native Spanish speaker, adapting to my new home was pretty smooth for the most part, although I did find some differences between Peruvian and Mexican culture (which is quite normal, of course). Those differences were probably more noticeable in both our accents and terminology. Here, I am sharing a short list with a few expressions Mexican frequently use that I really like.
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SOME OF THE BEST OF MY VISIT TO PUNO
Six months ago I visited Puno and, just as the first time approximately 20 years ago, I was in awe at the beauty of the landscape, the warmth of its people and the vibrancy of its colors. The hospitality of my hosts (Naldi, a good friend from my early college years, and her husband Marco, a proud puneño) was definitely that trip's highlight. Yet, I'd like to share with you a few memories that I took with me and recommended activities if you plan to visit this area in Southern Peru.
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THE BENEFITS OF BEING A LIGHT TRAVELER
When traveling by air, whether I am going away on vacations or on a business trip, I choose to travel light. I find most practical to bring along a small bag (a duffel, a back-pack or a small carry-on suitcase, depending on length of trip) to keep under the seat in front of me or in the compartment above my seat, instead a suitcase to check. My experience has proven time and again that doing so has more benefits than downsides. I list a few of its pros next.
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5 LAID-BACK THINGS TO DO IN MIAMI
For decades, Miami has been one of the hottest vacation spots in the US. It is certainly THE destination for those looking for tons of sun, beaches and a vibrant night life! And let's not forget the avid shoppers: every year tourists from all over Latin America and Europe choose Miami for their shopping sprees. The city offers a wide variety of options for all budgets and preferences: from department and chain stores to boutiques and designer stores to everything in between.
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WHEN SHOULD YOU STAY AT AN AIRBNB?
I love staying with family or friends when I travel, as opposed to booking a hotel. Of course, that's just not always possible, despite the fact that I do have a rather significant social network around the world. Simply put, sometimes it is just not convenient, due to schedule conflicts, location, lack of space, etc. Luckily, for people like me, there's Airbnb.
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5 THINGS I LEARNED ABOUT FRANCE DURING MY IMMERSION
Aside from learning a new language, one of the reasons why I signed up to study French at Alliance Française back in 2009, was to get to know more about France's culture and history, a country I really admire because of its remarkable contributions to the world, in almost every aspect of life. No need to mention specific cases, from politics and science to gastronomy and the arts, French influence in the world as we know it is simply undeniable.
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