Penguins in Argentina? One of the many highlights of our Patagonia itinerary was our trip to see the Magellanic Penguins in Punta Tombo Argentina. Yes, there are penguins in Argentina. Punta Tombo in Chubut Province is home to the world’s largest colony of Magellanic...
Note: This post describes our experience attending The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and The Daily Show in 2018. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert ended in May 2026, so the ticket information in that section is now historical. Check the official websites of current...
For us, the best part of travel, well apart from experiencing new cultures, new sights, is the food! A chance for us to escape salted cod, rice with chips and overcooked veggies for a while. When a friend suggested we should sign up for a secret food tour in New York,...
If you find yourself in New York for Thanksgiving like we were, you should go and watch the balloon inflation for Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade. We actually wanted to see the parade live, too, but as this was the coldest Thanksgiving Day since 1901 when we were there, so...
New York Skyline Walking on Brooklyn Bridge Why Walk Over Brooklyn Bridge? The walk across Brooklyn Bridge rewards you with great views of the Manhattan skyline, downtown Brooklyn and the Statue of Liberty. And it’s free to do! Going across the walkway is a great way...
Note: This guest post was written in 2018 and reflects the cost of living in Guanajuato at that time. Prices have changed considerably since then, so the figures below should be treated as a historical snapshot rather than current costs. Living in Guanajuato, Mexico...
Note: This guest post was written in 2018 and reflects the cost of living in New York at that time. Prices have changed considerably since then, so the figures below should be treated as a historical snapshot rather than current costs. New York City Skyline I’m not...
Note: This guest post was written in 2017 and reflects the cost of living in Medellin at that time. Prices have changed considerably since then, so the figures below should be treated as a historical snapshot rather than current costs. Living in Medellin If you’ve...
