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8 Inspiring Reasons to Visit Salta
Argentina’s northwest corner certainly packs a punch. There are many reasons to visit the province of Salta. It boasts some of the most spectacular scenery in the country, with vast mountains and valleys, and has a rich cultural heritage from Incan and other indigenous cultures. To inspire you, here are eight reasons to visit Salta. 1. Salta City The capital of Salta, … [Read more...] about 8 Inspiring Reasons to Visit Salta
Arigato: A Sushi Pioneer in Colombia
He came from Yokohama almost 20 years ago, hoping to contribute a bit of the culture from his native Japan, something he felt was a growing trend worldwide. Now he's celebrating the 10-year anniversary of his own Japanese and sushi restaurant in Bogotá, and he just moved to a great new site, the spoils of his success. Meet Kenji Tokai, the founder of Arigato, home to the … [Read more...] about Arigato: A Sushi Pioneer in Colombia
Bogotá Foodie: Food Tours in Colombia’s Capital
I've been to some big metropolitan areas. Tokyo: almost 40 million. Sao Paulo: about 20 million. Buenos Aires: around 14 million. Deciding where to eat in these places, all so huge, can be tough. In Bogotá, visitors are lucky. They have the Bogotá Foodie. Loon Jin Lio, of Malaysian descent but raised in Brisbane, Australia, has traveled extensively, mainly to experience … [Read more...] about Bogotá Foodie: Food Tours in Colombia’s Capital
Northwest Argentina and the Cerro de Siete Colores
The last two tourist attractions were water-oriented: Colonia Carlos Pellegrini and Iguazu Falls. Now it was time for the Cerro de Siete Colores. That's the Hill of Seven Colors, a knoll that's not grassy, not even close. It's in Northwest Argentina, an arid area of the country. It's all desert here. On the way I stopped in Salta, the biggest city in this region, but the … [Read more...] about Northwest Argentina and the Cerro de Siete Colores
