9 Spanish Phrases You’ll Use Most For Asking Directions in South America

9 Spanish Phrases You’ll Use Most For Asking Directions in South America

Before you set off on your adventures in South America, it’s critical you know how to get around in Spanish. This doesn’t require you to be a fluent speaker, and it’s a lot better than walking around with a dictionary in your hands.

Memorize these few Spanish phrases, and even learn how to mix and use them together. Let’s go over the 9 Spanish phrases you’ll use most when asking for directions in South America. read more

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9 fantastic places to celebrate Christmas in Scandinavia

9 fantastic places to celebrate Christmas in Scandinavia

How do you like the thought of crunching snow, an overloaded Christmas buffet and a wood-burning stove? Here are a few Scandinavian Traveler recommendations for places in Norway, Sweden and Denmark where you’ll enjoy a really wonderful and dreamlike old fashioned Christmas.

Enjoy a Christmas spa ib Tromsø. Photo: CH – Visit Norway read more

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9 Insider Tips For Visiting Busch Gardens Tampa (…From A Local)

9 Insider Tips For Visiting Busch Gardens Tampa (…From A Local)

Busch Gardens Tampa is one of the nation’s most popular theme parks. It’s also home to thousands of exotic animals — many of which are on the verge of extinction in their natural habitats.

Wondering what you absolutely must see & do when you’re visiting Busch Gardens?

I’ve been visiting Busch Gardens Tampa on a regular basis since 1981, and I’ve got many tried & true tips for making the most out of a day there. read more

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9 Reasons To Go To Monaco

Night view of Monaco

9 Reasons To Go To Monaco

Our trip commenced with a truly sensational helicopter ride from Nice airport to Monaco. The flight set the scene for the rest of our trip: thrill, comfort and beauty. As you know it is winter at the moment in France, but with 300 days of sunshine per year, Monaco has a temperate climate (we were lucky enough not to need a jacket). The view out of the window was breathtaking. There was Monaco: standing proud along the Mediterranean coast, its striking historic buildings in direct contrast with the country’s tiny 2.02km2 surface area. We could just about make out the yachts sailing along the French Riviera, as the sun reflected on the sea. read more

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9 Great Places to Have a Drink in Rome in 2022

9 Great Places to Have a Drink in Rome in 2022

Looking for the perfect spot to have a cocktail on vacation in Rome? Well, get dressed up and prepare to paint the town red! We’ve curated the absolute best and coolest places to have that pre-dinner drink in Rome.

Pro Tip: Don’t forget to bookmark this post in your browser, so you can find it later when you’re wandering the streets of Rome in search of a great place to have a drink! Also, check out our dedicated guide to planning your visit to Rome, where you’ll find everything you need, plus the best tours and activities in Rome. read more

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9 Interesting Facts About Honduras

9 Interesting Facts About Honduras

Honduras is the second-largest part of Central America. It has been world-renowned because of its natural wonders. Also, the country is rich with Mayan legacy, traditions, and culture. It has been nearly 200 years when Spain once colonized Honduras; they were independent since 1821.

The population of Honduras is around 9.5 million, with a dominant ethnicity of Mestizo. The country’s a land area of approximately forty-three thousand square miles. Honduras is a striving country with a GDP or Gross Domestic Product of over five thousand dollars per capita. There are more interesting facts to discover in this country, and here are some of them. read more

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8 Upgrades to make your XC bike more capable, more comfortable & more fun

8 Upgrades to make your XC bike more capable, more comfortable & more fun

Whether you own an older XC bike, or a spangly new one, here are our 8 top upgrades to help unlock its full potential on the trail

Wil takes us through his favourite XC bike upgrades

You’ve already got a bike that you absolutely love, but lately you’ve found yourself riding increasingly more technical trails, and you’ve been doing your level best to keep up with some of your faster mates too. The bike is great, spot-on for what it’s designed for. Efficient, light, quick up the climbs, but not quite cutting the mustard on those descents. It’s a bit too nervous and sketchy on the steep stuff. And it’s probably not quite as versatile as you’d like for taking to new trails further from home. It’d be real nice if it was just a little more planted, and had a little more grip. While we’re at it, a tad more comfort for rougher trails would be bloody lovely too. read more

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8 Things To Eat And 7 Not To Eat At A Brazilian Steakhouse

A knife carving meat at a Brazilian Steakhouse

8 Things To Eat And 7 Not To Eat At A Brazilian Steakhouse

What are the best things to eat at a Brazilian steakhouse? That can be a tough order to tackle, as the classic rodizio-style restaurant with gauchos bringing endless sticks of meat to your table can be a little overwhelming. And if trying to pick between picanha, filet mignon, bacon-wrapped scallops, and flank steak weren’t enough, there’s also a massive salad bar. Plus enough carbs on your table to fuel a marathon runner. read more

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9 Fabulous Florence Hotels That Will Wrap You Luxury Like None Other!

Florence Hotels

9 Fabulous Florence Hotels That Will Wrap You Luxury Like None Other!

Florence may be a small city in size but it is a remarkable showcase of the artistic movement of Italian Renaissance. While the famous tourist attractions include an eminent collection of landmarks, museums, and churches, one can only make the best of sightseeing and exploration by making their stay comfortable and convenient. read more

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