Panama City’s 5 Best-Kept Secret Eats
Panama City is vibrant, exciting, and filled with tasty food. Street food seekers will want to hit up the stands known as fondas, which serve up cheap, authentic Panamanian dishes, while fine diners can flock to bistros, cafés, and restaurants boasting everything from fresh seafood to gourmet international dishes. Here...
From bust to boom: 5 cities stepping up their game
One of our favourite things about cities is how quickly they can change. A new delicious restaurant can open at any moment, a new festival may roll into town any season, or a neighbourhood could suddenly become the new “it” spot overnight. Spread those moments out over five years and...
Literary travel: The Other Side of Paradise in Havana
Havana is a hard city to “get.” I think that’s why I like it so much. It’s not easy for foreigners to climb inside. The government has long put a wall up between locals and tourists; if you’re a visitor, you ride in different taxis, visit different nightclubs, and even...
The complete guide to: Lima travel
So you’re travelling to Lima — smart choice! This guide will give you everything you need to know about Lima travel, from getting to and from the airport and around the city, to the best Lima books to read and the cool local spots you should check out! Getting to and...
24 Hours In: Bogotá
Obviously, 24 hours in Bogotá is not enough time, but it is possible to see much of the city during a short stay. Here’s a sampler of the best things to do in Bogotá — perfect for getting a taste until you can come back again and explore the city...
Photo Of The Week: View From The Top In Rio
In this month’s Local Mission, we’ve been exploring ways you can be a Tourist @ Home and re-appreciate the local gems in your own backyard. We’ve advocated for exploring the underground, wandering unfamiliar streets, and relaxing on a city beach, but there comes a time when you need to get the...
6 Haunted Cities for Wannabe Ghostbusters
Admit it: you secretly wanted to suit up with Egon and the gang when you were a kid. And even though it’s been years since you confessed to needing a nightlight, you still love getting too scared to sleep by those ghost tales told around a campfire. If spirits and...
Photo of the Week: World Cup’s Furriest Fan
Our feature photo was an easy choice this week. Mexico City Urban Adventures posted this adorable picture to Instagram and we just had to share! If you’ve been following our World Cup contest on Facebook, you’ll know we have World Cup fever and apparently so does this furry fan! That...
5 Tips for Staying Safe in La Boca, Buenos Aires
Argentina is a predominantly safe country to travel in, but that’s not to say there aren’t certain spots where you should take extra caution. La Boca in Buenos Aires is just such a place. This unique neighbourhood is one of the most iconic parts of the Argentine capital, filled with...
Photo of the Week: Sunset in Mexico City
We’re not sure if this week’s Photo of the Week needs much of an introduction, as the beauty of this shot pretty much speaks for itself. Taken by our locals from Mexico City, this sunset picture, taken from the top of the sun pyramid in Teotihuacan, is one of those...