Before coming to Laos we didn’t know where to go or what to do and we certainly didn’t plan to stay as long as we did. In fact, we almost skipped Laos entirely because despite the many blog posts we researched in advance, we couldn’t get a clear sense of why we should visit or […]
While walking in Fez with my husband, a little boy who must have been no older that 5 years old, was running behind me demanding that I give him and his friends a bag of fresh figs I just bought. I mean, I wasn’t surprised because those figs are freaking delicious! He sure was adorable. Do you […]
When Miss Wong opened the idea was to offer something different from the popular and cheap buckets of alcohol. The owner wanted to serve a top shelve alcohol to his clients, but 8 years ago that was a problem in Siem Reap. The better quality liquor had to be imported and was very expensive. That […]
Although Fernet is not originally an Argentinian liquor, it is widely popular there. It’s probably due to the large influx of Italian’s in Argentina during the 80’s that to this day, it is the most popular alcoholic drink in this country. Fernet is a bitter, made with a variety of herbs and spices, and it […]
After being denied the ILP (Inner Line Permit) in Shimla, we continued our journey in the north of India to Manali, where we were told we would 100% get the permit. Again, we ended up in a small town with one purpose only, to obtain the ILP. All the foreigners visiting Himachal Pradesh between the Spiti […]
Chefchaouen, The Blue City You don’t need a lot of reasons to visit Chefchaouen, the picturesque blue city in the Rif mountains of Northern Morocco. If your favorite color is blue and you love cats, these reasons are good enough. The Tipsy Gypsies had big plans for Chefchaouen. There are plenty of hikes and sightseeing here, but […]
Ingredients: 2 oz Simple Syrup 2 oz Lime Juice 0.5 oz Egg Whites 4 oz Pisco Ice cubes Instructions: Combine all the ingredients in a shaker. Shake it well, first without any ice and the second time add a few ice cubes and shake it again. Pisco sour is served without any ice. The drink […]
High in the Atacama desert of Chile, there is a place… where you can have your very own llama… and take it for a romantic sunset walk. We had a private tour of the amazing Temple of the Sun & Moon in Trujillo, Peru. No one had any interest in excavating these important archeological sites […]
It’s 3am and the alarm goes off. Time to get up and out the door in 15. Uber is on the way. We load into the car and I (Nate) take a look at the driver. Something doesn’t seem right. Is he sleepy? Is he drunk? I whisper to Marta to keep her eye on his […]
This article was originally a guest published feature but we are now sharing on our blog as well. When we first arrived in India, a simple task of crossing a busy street seemed impossible. Freeways and roads are full of not only vehicles and pedestrians but also wild animals like pigs and the famous holy cows. The […]
“Muy Grande” is the first thing that comes to mind when describing Mexico city. Although, it can feel a bit intimidating at first, this is a very friendly tourist destination. Like any metropolis, Mexico City is filled with amazing art, museums and beautiful buildings, but somehow Mexico City feels different than every other city. Its streets are colorful, […]
A camel trip is probably one of the main reasons why you should visit Morocco. Camel trekking and an overnight stay, combined with stargazing in the Sahara desert will leave you with one of the most memorable experiences of your life and perhaps with some painful blisters on your butt too. Here is what you […]
Lima doesn’t have the best reputation amongst travelers, nor the locals living outside of the city. Stories about dangerous slums and tourists getting robbed in broad day light, circle the web. Although any large city has a mix of good and bad, we found it quite the opposite of the online opinions. Friendly faces, great food, […]
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