Chile: City, Coast, and Wine Country

Chile is the perfect place to get a taste of it all! You can take the subway to a museum, go skiing, tour a vineyard, walk on the beach, or wander the coastal towns. Spend at least five nights to get the variety of experiences. Santiago: The Basics We flew into Santiago from Medellín via …

5 Crave-Quenching Ice Cream Shops in Poblado

Upon moving to El Poblado in Medellín, Colombia, we made it our mission to find the best ice cream, gelato, and frozen yogurt near us. Over a year later, I have compiled a list that I am proud to share. A couple of these have battled for the top spot in our favorites, but I …

6 Underrated Asian Eats in Poblado

1. Eden Bistro We came as soon as we found out about this Korean restaurant, since my partner lived in South Korea and pines for their spicy soups, kimchi, and grilled meat. They may not have everything on a traditional Korean menu, but all is forgotten once the bulgogi and samgyupsal are sizzling on the …

Two Days in Cienfuegos, Cuba

The Basics We arrived to Cienfuegos on the Viazul bus coming from Playa Larga and heading onward to Trinidad. This route can fill up quickly during high season, so we purchased all our tickets at once (from Havana to Santiago de Cuba). We were able to walk from the bus station towards the town center and find a casa …

Travel in Trinidad, Cuba

The Basics We arrived on the bus that runs from Havana through Playa Giron, Cienfuegos and on to Trinidad. Tickets were $26 CUC from Havana to Trinidad. Book early as buses fill up quick! We had to postpone our journey by one day even when we tried to book two days in advance. Taxi collectivos …

Havana, Cuba: First Time Traveler

The Basics From Medellin to Havana, we took COPA airlines through Panama City. At the time we bought them (Oct 2016), they were about $450 USD round/trip. Check ahead of time for fare deals, and my solid rule is to always book flights mid-week for lower fares. A Colombian recommended the site Wingo for highly discounted flights as …