Travel Tips from a Bag Lady: Cuba

There aren’t many humans I encounter that aren’t spilling over with questions after finding out that I have traveled to Cuba. I get it. I was the same way when I first began researching the...

The Origins of "Pura Vida" in Costa Rica

What is “pura vida?” “Pura vida” means "pure life" in Spanish. It is the single most used expression in Costa Rica. It is a response to “Cómo estás?” It means, “life is great.” It...

Common Mistakes Travelers to Spain Make

It seems that everyone on the internet has an opinion lately about traveling in Spain. People who have been to Spain once for only a few days or just passed through like to advise others about...

Carry Cash in Japan

Today's tip is almost an extension to my other tip while in Japan where I explained the value of the Passmo card. This tip however is to make sure you carry cash in Japan. Despite major cities in...

Phrasebook: Basic Spanish for travel

These are a few key words and expressions that have come in very handy while travelling. Try to learn these -or the ones that most apply to your situation- when visiting any of the many...

Cash or credit card for your vacation?

I think this is a very controversial topic and many experts differ when is time to make the main decision: Cash or Credit Card when traveling outside your country most specifically a country with a...