Spanish people are also known for their warm personalities. Most are incredibly friendly towards tourists and are willing to help if needed. Major tourist destinations in Spain have designated tourist police and information services readily available too. While solo female travel in Spain is safe, yo...
Vegas-style nightlife, and a hint of romance. It holds a special place in my heart: it was the first city I backpacked through on my round-the-world trip in 2006. It was where I stayed at my first genuine hostel, the first place I was on my own, and the first place I went t...
say to yourself that you want to be “basic conversational in three months,” given that you’ll put 10 hours a week into it. If you only have a month, then go for “very confident tourist in 30 days,” and put an hour a day into it or more if you can...
Does everyone in the restaurant speak English? Do they have a copy of the menu in every language known to man, including Latin? Is it easy to get a table because there is no line to get in? If you answered yes to the above questions: Run away! The place is a tourist trap! Ick,...
The closest cenote, and most popular with tour buses, is calledIk Kil. While it’s a pretty one, it’s always packed with people and feels like a tourist trap. I’d probably skip it. If you want a more authentic cenote experience, I’d recommend cooling off in the cenotes near the...
Around 10 million people visit the Eternal City every year, which means the city is more than familiar with travelers of every interest and budget. As part of such a well-worn tourist trail, Rome is a perfect destination for solo travelers. There’s a ton to see and do (and eat) here...
How Hampden final turned Scotland into a tourist hotspot Spanish andGerman visitors double since 2002GERRY BRAIDEN
Though it has become a popular tourist attraction, the Mercado Central is still used by locals. Roughly 80% of customers are local residents, according to the market. That includes a growing number of Michelin-starred restaurants in the city. In 2005, chef Begoña Rodrigo started her restaura...
Urban agriculture in Taiwan has developed primarily to curb excessive industrialization, thereby creating a beautiful environment. There are several types of urban agriculture in Taiwan: (1) tourist farms, including open and mature orchards, vegetable gardens, and flower gardens; (2) citizen farms, ...
As you don't get an entry stamp anymore, your only options to find out how long you can be in Peru as a tourist or as a business traveler is to ask the immigration officer and, if you want to have a confirmation "in writing" or need proof when you entered or left the country, ...