Lisbon is a gorgeous city, there’s no doubt about it. But what can you expect when visiting Lisbon? Ever since I saw an Instagram reel of one of the famous yellow trams on the mystical cobblestone streets, I’ve wanted to go there. In the spirit of the late great Anthony Bourdain, we ventured to Lisbon …
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Believe it or not, I wasn’t super excited about visiting Paris. Dragged there by friends captivated by its romantic reputation, I braced myself for the rude Parisians, grimy streets, and overhyped attractions that I’d heard horror stories about. But Paris shattered every negative stereotype. The streets were clean, the attractions lived up to their names, …
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When you ask people about San Francisco, they say that the city has gone berserk. Their descriptions bring forth images of anarchy— of stolen goods and open drug use. But when you ask other people, they merely describe a city of white collar tech workers who pay a ridiculous amount of money in rent. Then …
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“You either LOVE Vegas or you HATE Vegas,” a cowboy in an outdoorsman vest told me as we stood in the lobby of Encore Hotel, waiting to check into our rooms. After the trip, I can confidently say that I love Las Vegas– for what it is. The city’s values may be troubling for some …
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