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Things to Know Before Your Trip

Diana Rodríguez Pretel Do you like travelling?, Travel Tips

Even with trips that have been scheduled in detail, something unexpected can happen, a mishap, delay or surprise that will make that make you have to change plans. That’s normal. Just take a deep breath and deal with the matter without losing your temper. Nobody likes missing a plane, having their purse stolen or being disoriented and tired all day because of jet lag. That’s why we’re giving you some tips to help prevent this. Travelers can always encounter delays or cancellations: When things don’t go as planned, we tend to get nervous and stop thinking clearly. A delay at an airport often means not making a connecting flight or arriving at the hotel. The first thing to do is contact the airline to make sure they are liable for the transportation and hotel costs. If not, it usually makes the most sense to quickly book another flight, so that you don’t miss out on the rest of your trip (hotels, tours and more) and submit the claims for reimbursement once you’ve returned home. Lost luggage: Airlines don’t usually lose luggage. What can happen, though, is that the luggage doesn’t end up traveling on the plane with us but stays behind at the place origin or worse, it’s sent to another country. If it back on the ground, it’s often just been misplaced on the way. In this case, they’ll send it the following day to wherever you are. It’s worse if your suitcase mistakenly ends up in Hong Kong while you were flying to Milan. If your luggage gets sent to another country by mistake, it’s often never... read more

On Board a River Cruise

Diana Rodríguez Pretel Rankings, Travel Tips

River cruises are becoming more attractive to travelers looking for a different sort of experience. Today, these vessels offer virtually the same services as larger cruise ships but with the advantage of shorter journeys and easier navigation. It is a form of tourism that is offered more frequently and you can also find offers for adults and children if that’s what you want. In this post, I recommend some of the river cruises currently navigating the rivers around the globe. Cruising the Amazon: It’s a luxury to sail the river in South America, isolated from the world and enjoying Mother Nature in all its abundance. You will be traversing the largest river in the world, which delves into the depths of South America and spans several countries. The Amazon River emerges in the Peruvian Andes, at some 3,000 meters high. The lush jungle surrounds you as you travel along the Amazon River. I recommend taking a river cruise leaving from Manaus (Brazil) or from Iquitos (Peru), although the latter is perhaps less crowded and more to my liking. The cruise ships are very comfortable, usually small wooden boats with no more than 20 rooms. Of course, it is absolutely idyllic to ride through the Amazon rainforest, crossing lakes and floating gardens, passing by countless trees, zigzagging and meandering along the way. Visiting the first civilization of the Nile River: From Luxor to Aswan. This river cruise travels back in time to ancient civilizations. Discover the Nile’s history, from pharaohs, tombs, valleys, and dams to the most unexpected mysteries. The river, which crosses Egypt from top to bottom, is simply... read more

Athens for Foodies

Laura Buil Athenian, Food and Drink in Athens, Only-Be

One of the pleasures of visiting Athens is simply eating the food there. Feasts for your palate abound in the Greek capital whose cuisine is also a meeting place for East and West. Greek cuisine combines many essential ingredients of the Mediterranean diet, including olive oil, fresh vegetables, fish and meats, but also typical components of Balkan and Middle Eastern cuisines such as dairy-based sauces and spices. If you plan on traveling to Athens, don’t miss out on trying souvlaki, a skewer of meat or grilled fish served in pita bread and accompanied by tzatziki, a yogurt-based sauce with cucumber and garlic. Another popular Greek dish is the famous mousakka, which is similar to Italian lasagna. It’s served hot and includes minced lamb, eggplant and tomato as main ingredients. The price for main courses in Athens ranges from 8 to 12 euros, and Athenian water is often free. Furthermore, Greek cuisine also includes its own version of take-out: gyros. This meal consists of pita bread stuffed with roast chicken or lamb, tomato, onion and sauce, which is usually yogurt-based. Gyros gets its name due to its being turned on the grill, as meat kebabs usually are cooked. You can get one in a restaurant or at food stalls, where they sell for about 2 euros. Vegetarian travelers will enjoy Spanakotiropites, or pastry filled with traditional Greek feta cheese and spinach, or a Greek salad, which is made with tomato, cucumber, bell pepper and red onion and seasoned with olive oil, salt, black pepper, and oregano. Although it’s possible to find restaurants to try typical Greek dishes in most neighborhoods... read more