Page, Arizona is a small town of around 8,000 people located in Coconino County, near Lake Powell. Going to Page was never on my to-do list (honestly, I had never even heard of it) but after researching weekend trips that I could do from my new home in Las Vegas, it quickly became very desirable. … Continue reading Page, Arizona
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Punta Del Este & Punta Ballena, Uruguay
I was fortunate enough to ring in 2019 with loved ones in Punta Del Este, a beach town on the southeast end of Uruguay, 130 km from Montevideo. To get to Punta Del Este I purchased a ferry + bus combo ticket which included a ferry from Buenos Aires to Montevideo, then a bus transfer… Continue reading Punta Del Este & Punta Ballena, Uruguay
Five Days in Buenos Aires
I recently visited the city of Buenos Aires, Argentina; or as many locals call it, "Baires." I spent 6 nights there and completely fell in love with it. Here you can find my suggested itinerary to help you plan your own trip to Baires! Day One: Palermo, Soho & Hollywood From the recommendation of a… Continue reading Five Days in Buenos Aires
Guide to Ilhabela, Brazil: The Beautiful Island
Off the coast of Sao Paolo, there is an archipelago appropriately named “Ilhabela,” which literally translates to “beautiful island,” located four miles off the northern coast of the state of Sao Paulo. The island is about 205km from the city of Sao Paulo and 340km from the city of Rio de Janeiro and is known… Continue reading Guide to Ilhabela, Brazil: The Beautiful Island
The Surf Town of Maresias
Two weeks ago I started my Tuesday morning by heading to the major bus station in the city of Sao Paulo (Tietê) to catch a bus to Maresias, a surf-focused beach town, about 5 hours away via the common bus line, Onibus. I had been told this bus ride would be about 3.5 hours, but… Continue reading The Surf Town of Maresias
