Анализ сайта latinabroad.com
Основное Готовность: 30%
Домен
latinabroad.com
Состояние доменного имени
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Проверяем корректность доменного имени и наличие технических проблем на уровне домена.
Домен второго уровня идеален для продвижения.
Отличный запоминающийся домен.
Ответ сервера
200 Успешный ответ
HTTP-код ответа и цепочка редиректов
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Код 200 — страница доступна. Коды 3xx — редиректы (цепочки замедляют загрузку и размывают ссылочный вес). Коды 4xx/5xx — ошибки, поисковик не сможет проиндексировать страницу.
Сервер настроен корректно.
Цепочка редиректов:
http://latinabroad.com
302 Found
http://www.latinabroad.com/
200 OK
Безопасность
Сайт небезопасен
Использование HTTPS и SSL-сертификат
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HTTPS — обязательный стандарт. Google и Яндекс отдают предпочтение защищённым сайтам. Отсутствие SSL или просроченный сертификат ведут к предупреждениям в браузере и снижению позиций.
На сайте не найден защищенный протокол ssl и сайт не открывается по https!
Не настроен HSTS (Strict-Transport-Security) — рекомендуется включить.
HTTP автоматически перенаправляется на HTTPS.
Поздравляем! Сайт не содержится в реестре РКН.
Кодировка
UTF-8
Кодировка символов страницы
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Стандарт — UTF-8. Неправильная кодировка вызывает нечитаемые символы и мешает поисковику корректно распознать текст страницы.
Указана кодировка на странице UTF-8.
Язык
en-US
Атрибут lang в HTML-теге
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Атрибут lang (<html lang="ru">) сообщает поисковикам и браузерам, на каком языке написана страница. Помогает при ранжировании в региональном поиске.
Язык документа указан явно: en-US.
Скорость загрузки
~1,47сек
Время отклика сервера (TTFB)
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Time To First Byte — время до получения первого байта от сервера. Норма до 200 мс. Медленный отклик ухудшает пользовательский опыт и ранжирование: Яндекс и Google учитывают скорость страниц.
Скорость загрузки сайта 1,47сек превышает 1 секунду. Желательно улучшить работу сайта!
Объем документа
193Кб
Размер HTML-кода страницы
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Слишком большой HTML замедляет парсинг браузером и сканирование поисковым роботом. Рекомендуется не более 200 Кб.
Объем html-документа 193Кб оптимален.
Структура html-документа корректна.
Ресурсы
Ресурсы: 22
Внешние ресурсы страницы (CSS, JS, изображения)
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Количество и тип подключённых ресурсов влияют на скорость загрузки. Большое число запросов увеличивает время рендеринга страницы.
Кол-во файлов ресурсов 22 много для одной страницы. Приемлемо до 10. Проведите оптимизацию файлов ресурсов!
Показать полный список ресурсов
| Тип | Название | Значение |
|---|---|---|
| stylesheet | https://www.latinabroad.com/wp-content/themes/twentyeleven/style.css?ver=20260819 | |
| stylesheet | https://c0.wp.com/c/7.1/wp-includes/css/dist/block-library/style.min.css | |
| stylesheet | https://c0.wp.com/c/7.1/wp-includes/js/mediaelement/mediaelementplayer-legacy.min.css | |
| stylesheet | https://c0.wp.com/c/7.1/wp-includes/js/mediaelement/wp-mediaelement.min.css | |
| stylesheet | https://www.latinabroad.com/wp-content/plugins/contact-form-7/includes/css/styles.css?ver=6.1.7 | |
| stylesheet | https://www.latinabroad.com/wp-content/plugins/getmecooking-recipe-template/css/recipe-template.css?ver=1.32 | |
| stylesheet | https://www.latinabroad.com/wp-content/themes/twentyeleven/blocks.css?ver=20240703 | |
| stylesheet | text/css | https://www.latinabroad.com/wp-content/plugins/dropdown-menu-widget/css/shailan-dropdown.min.css |
| stylesheet | text/css | https://www.latinabroad.com/wp-content/plugins/dropdown-menu-widget/themes/web20.css |
| js | //cdn.shareaholic.net/assets/pub/shareaholic.js | |
| js | https://c0.wp.com/c/7.1/wp-includes/js/jquery/jquery.min.js | |
| js | https://c0.wp.com/c/7.1/wp-includes/js/jquery/jquery-migrate.min.js | |
| js | https://www.latinabroad.com/wp-content/plugins/dropdown-menu-widget/scripts/include.js?ver=7.1 | |
| js | //platform-api.sharethis.com/js/sharethis.js#source=googleanalytics-wordpress#product=ga&property=5b722f1d0707b60017442404 | |
| js | https://s3.amazonaws.com/Cooperatize/scripts/page_time_7.js?cookieDomain=LatinAbroad.com;page=195851-6591;title=195851-6591;brand=http://medellin.travel/MedellinTravelWeb/home;mute=1;showModal=0;retarget=23031; | |
| js | https://c0.wp.com/c/7.1/wp-includes/js/hoverIntent.min.js | |
| js | //assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js'%20async%20data-pin-hover='true'%20data-pin-shape='rectangle'%20data-pin-color='red'%20data-pin-lang='eng' async data-pin-hover='true' data-pin-shape='rectangle' data-pin-color='red' data-pin-lang='eng | |
| js | https://c0.wp.com/c/7.1/wp-includes/js/dist/hooks.min.js | |
| js | https://c0.wp.com/c/7.1/wp-includes/js/dist/i18n.min.js | |
| js | https://www.latinabroad.com/wp-content/plugins/contact-form-7/includes/swv/js/index.js?ver=6.1.7 | |
| js | https://www.latinabroad.com/wp-content/plugins/contact-form-7/includes/js/index.js?ver=6.1.7 | |
| js | https://www.latinabroad.com/wp-content/plugins/getmecooking-recipe-template/js/recipe-template.js?ver=1.32 |
Серверные заголовки
Кол-во: 11
HTTP-заголовки ответа сервера
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Заголовки сервера передают браузеру и поисковику служебную информацию: кеширование, безопасность (CSP, HSTS), сжатие (gzip). Правильная настройка ускоряет загрузку и повышает защищённость.
Найдены серверные заголовки 11шт. Подробнее про серверные заголовки.
Показать полный список серверных заголовков
| Ключ | Значение |
|---|---|
| Server | nginx |
| Date | Sun, 23 Aug 2026 16:49:21 GMT |
| Transfer-Encoding | chunked |
| Connection | keep-alive |
| Vary | Accept-Encoding |
| Cache-Control | no-cache |
| WPO-Cache-Status | cached |
| X-Httpd | 1 |
| Host-Header | 6b7412fb82ca5edfd0917e3957f05d89 |
| X-Proxy-Cache | MISS |
| X-Proxy-Cache-Info | 0 NC:000000 UP: |
CMS
WordPress
Система управления сайтом (движок)
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CMS — это движок, на котором работает сайт (WordPress, 1C-Bitrix, Tilda и др.). Знание CMS помогает понять возможности SEO-оптимизации и подобрать подходящие инструменты. «Не определена» — вероятно, самописный сайт или нестандартная сборка.
Сайт работает на CMS WordPress.
Веб-сервер
nginx
Программное обеспечение сервера
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Веб-сервер — это ПО, которое отдаёт страницы посетителям (nginx, Apache, IIS, LiteSpeed и др.). Определяется по серверным заголовкам ответа (Server, X-Powered-By и т.п.). «Не определён» — сервер намеренно скрывает эти заголовки, это нормальная практика безопасности.
Сайт работает на веб-сервере nginx.
Мета-теги Готовность: 23%
Title
LatinAbroad - Travel blog of a Puerto Rican translatorLatinAbroad | Travel blog of a Puerto Rican translator
Заголовок страницы в браузере и поисковой выдаче
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Title — главный SEO-заголовок страницы. Влияет на CTR в поиске и ранжирование. Оптимальная длина: 50–70 символов. Ключевые слова — ближе к началу.
Устраните дубли в title: travel(2), blog(2), puerto(2), rican(2)
Необходимо уменьшить число символов в title (текущее значение: 110, оптимально: от 40 до 45)
Description
Unique cultural travel blog from the eyes of Spanish translator Maria Laborde. An aspiring digital nomad, sprinkling Latin spice around the world!
Описание страницы в поисковой выдаче (сниппет)
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Meta Description — текст под заголовком в выдаче. Напрямую на позиции не влияет, но влияет на CTR. Оптимальная длина: 120–160 символов.
Необходимо уменьшить число символов в description (текущее значение: 146, оптимально: от 120 до 130)
Keywords
Список ключевых слов страницы (устаревший тег)
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Meta Keywords не учитывается Яндексом и Google для ранжирования с 2009–2012 годов. Заполнение не обязательно, но не вредит. Конкурент может использовать содержимое для анализа.
Установите мета-тег keywords!
Канонический Url
https://www.latinabroad.com/
Указывает поисковику основную версию страницы
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Canonical (rel=canonical) предотвращает проблему дублей страниц. Должен точно совпадать с URL проверяемой страницы. Неправильный canonical может передать ссылочный вес на другую страницу.
Домен в каноническом Url не совпадает!
Robots
index, follow, max-image-preview:large, max-snippet:-1, max-video-preview:-1
Директивы для поисковых роботов на уровне страницы
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Meta Robots управляет индексацией конкретной страницы: index/noindex — индексировать ли, follow/nofollow — следовать ли по ссылкам. Noindex полностью исключает страницу из поиска.
Meta-тег robots со значениями index, follow не накладывает ограничений на индексирование и показ контента.
Адаптивность
width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0
Настройка масштабирования на мобильных устройствах
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Тег viewport (<meta name="viewport">) сообщает браузеру, как масштабировать страницу на мобильных. Стандарт: width=device-width, initial-scale=1. Отсутствие — признак отсутствия мобильной версии.
Meta-тег viewport со значением-константой width=device-width задаёт ширину страницы в соответствии с размером экрана.
Meta-тег viewport со значением initial-scale=1.0 определяет масштаб 1:1, т.е. «не масштабировать».
Разметка OpenGraph
Кол-во: 6
Мета-теги для красивых превью в соцсетях
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OpenGraph (og:title, og:description, og:image) управляет тем, как страница выглядит при репосте в социальных сетях и мессенджерах. Отсутствие OG-тегов — невзрачный превью при шеринге.
Разметка OpenGraph задана. Страница оптимизирована под социальные сети.
Показать полный список og мета-тегов
| Тип | Значение |
|---|---|
| og:locale | en_US |
| og:type | website |
| og:title | LatinAbroad |
| og:description | Unique cultural travel blog from the eyes of Spanish translator Maria Laborde. An aspiring digital nomad, sprinkling Latin spice around the world! |
| og:url | https://www.latinabroad.com/ |
| og:site_name | LatinAbroad |
Все мета-теги
Кол-во: 19
Полный список мета-тегов страницы
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Таблица всех meta-тегов, включая нестандартные. Позволяет найти опечатки, дубли и лишние теги.
Найдены мета-теги 19шт. Мета-теги не видимы для человека и предназначены для обмена информацией между веб-страницей и поисковыми системами, браузерами и другими веб-службами. С ними роботы 🤖 и устройства ведут себя более ожидаемо.
Показать полный список мета-тегов
| Тип | Название | Значение |
|---|---|---|
| name | viewport | width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0 |
| name | robots | index, follow, max-image-preview:large, max-snippet:-1, max-video-preview:-1 |
| name | description | Unique cultural travel blog from the eyes of Spanish translator Maria Laborde. An aspiring digital nomad, sprinkling Latin spice around the world! |
| name | twitter:card | summary_large_image |
| name | twitter:site | @LatinAbroad |
| name | p:domain_verify | b06f87038e8bfa5316408cfc495d79a6 |
| name | shareaholic:site_name | LatinAbroad |
| name | shareaholic:language | en-US |
| name | shareaholic:article_visibility | private |
| name | shareaholic:site_id | c6fa859d43fe60feb4bcd25db2b76d9b |
| name | shareaholic:wp_version | 9.7.13 |
| name | generator | WordPress 7.1 |
| name | generator | Elementor 4.2.3; features: e_font_icon_svg, additional_custom_breakpoints; settings: css_print_method-external, google_font-enabled, font_display-auto |
| property | og:locale | en_US |
| property | og:type | website |
| property | og:title | LatinAbroad |
| property | og:description | Unique cultural travel blog from the eyes of Spanish translator Maria Laborde. An aspiring digital nomad, sprinkling Latin spice around the world! |
| property | og:url | https://www.latinabroad.com/ |
| property | og:site_name | LatinAbroad |
Оптимизация Готовность: 82%
Структура
Ошибок нет
Семантические HTML-элементы страницы
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Проверяет наличие основных структурных элементов: nav, header, footer, main. Корректная семантическая структура помогает поисковику понять архитектуру страницы.
Структура документа корректна (теги <html> и <body> присутствуют в единственном экземпляре).
Контент
Ошибок нет
Объём и качество текстового содержимого
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Анализирует объём полезного текста на странице. Слишком мало — страница может считаться малополезной. Слишком много — ухудшается читаемость и восприятие.
Слова из title 7 встречаются в тексте достаточно.
Абзацев с текстом 301 достаточно.
Среднее число слов в абзаце 30 достаточно.
Кол-во знаков контента 59127 на странице оптимально.
Кол-во слов 9990 на странице оптимально.
Заголовки
Ошибок нет
Иерархия заголовков H1–H6
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H1 должен быть один и содержать ключевой запрос. H2–H6 описывают подразделы. Пропуск уровней (H1 → H3) и несколько H1 — типичные ошибки, снижающие понятность страницы для поисковика.
На странице присутствуют заголовки <h1> 10. Это прекрасно.
На странице присутствуют заголовки <h2> 31. Это хорошо.
На странице присутствуют заголовки <h3> 35.
Тошнота
5,48
Насколько одно слово доминирует в тексте
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Классическая тошнота = √(частота самого повторяющегося слова). Норма до 7–8: текст воспринимается естественно. Выше — поисковик может счесть страницу переспамленной.
Тошнота превышает норму 5. Измените текст страницы!
Академич. тошнота
49,86%
Насколько текст перенасыщен ключевыми словами
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Академическая тошнота = (частота слова / общее количество слов) × 100%. Показывает долю конкретного слова в тексте. Норма 5–15%.
Академическая тошнота превышает норму 5-15%. Измените текст страницы!
Семантическое ядро
20
Наиболее часто встречающиеся слова на странице
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Топ слов по частоте использования. Показывает, какие слова доминируют в тексте с точки зрения поисковика.
Контент страницы содержит осмысленный текст и слова.
Показать список слов
| Слово | Кол-во | Частота |
|---|---|---|
| singapore | 30 | 0,30% |
| travel | 26 | 0,26% |
| brooklyn | 25 | 0,25% |
| remote | 22 | 0,22% |
| digital | 20 | 0,20% |
| things | 20 | 0,20% |
| posted | 18 | 0,18% |
| attractions | 18 | 0,18% |
| people | 17 | 0,17% |
| traditional | 17 | 0,17% |
| myanmar | 16 | 0,16% |
| you’ll | 16 | 0,16% |
| unique | 16 | 0,16% |
| living | 15 | 0,15% |
| around | 14 | 0,14% |
| christmas | 14 | 0,14% |
| should | 13 | 0,13% |
| between | 13 | 0,13% |
| abroad | 12 | 0,12% |
| hotels | 12 | 0,12% |
Индексация Готовность: 10%
Индексирование
Есть ошибки
Разрешено ли индексирование страницы
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Проверяет, не закрыта ли страница от индексации через robots.txt, meta robots или X-Robots-Tag. Страница, закрытая от индексации, не появится в поисковой выдаче.
Анкоров на странице 244 слишком много. Проведите ревизию и оптимизацию ссылок сайта.
Robots.txt
Найден корректный robots.txt
Файл управления сканированием сайта роботами
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Robots.txt указывает поисковым роботам, какие страницы сканировать, а какие — нет. Ошибки в файле могут случайно закрыть важные разделы от индексации.
Robots.txt настроен корректно. Размер файла: 197866 байт. Загружен за: 1сек.
Проверяемая страница не запрещена в robots.txt.
Robots.txt доступен по постоянному адресу
Цепочка редиректов для файла robots.txt:
http://latinabroad.com/robots.txt
302 Found
http://www.latinabroad.com/
200 OK
Показать содержимое robots.txt
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en-US">
<head>
<meta charset="UTF-8" />
<meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0" />
<title>
LatinAbroad - Travel blog of a Puerto Rican translatorLatinAbroad | Travel blog of a Puerto Rican translator </title>
<link rel="profile" href="https://gmpg.org/xfn/11" />
<link rel="stylesheet" media="all" href="https://www.latinabroad.com/wp-content/themes/twentyeleven/style.css?ver=20260819" />
<link rel="pingback" href="https://www.latinabroad.com/xmlrpc.php">
<meta name='robots' content='index, follow, max-image-preview:large, max-snippet:-1, max-video-preview:-1' />
<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.3 - https://yoast.com/product/yoast-seo-wordpress/ -->
<meta name="description" content="Unique cultural travel blog from the eyes of Spanish translator Maria Laborde. An aspiring digital nomad, sprinkling Latin spice around the world!" />
<link rel="canonical" href="https://www.latinabroad.com/" />
<link rel="next" href="https://www.latinabroad.com/page/2/" />
<meta property="og:locale" content="en_US" />
<meta property="og:type" content="website" />
<meta property="og:title" content="LatinAbroad" />
<meta property="og:description" content="Unique cultural travel blog from the eyes of Spanish translator Maria Laborde. An aspiring digital nomad, sprinkling Latin spice around the world!" />
<meta property="og:url" content="https://www.latinabroad.com/" />
<meta property="og:site_name" content="LatinAbroad" />
<meta name="twitter:card" content="summary_large_image" />
<meta name="twitter:site" content="@LatinAbroad" />
<script type="application/ld+json" class="yoast-schema-graph">{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"CollectionPage","@id":"https:\/\/www.latinabroad.com\/","url":"https:\/\/www.latinabroad.com\/","name":"LatinAbroad - Travel blog of a Puerto Rican translator","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.latinabroad.com\/#website"},"description":"Unique cultural travel blog from the eyes of Spanish translator Maria Laborde. An aspiring digital nomad, sprinkling Latin spice around the world!","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.latinabroad.com\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/www.latinabroad.com\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/www.latinabroad.com\/#website","url":"https:\/\/www.latinabroad.com\/","name":"LatinAbroad","description":"Travel blog of a Puerto Rican translator","potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/www.latinabroad.com\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"}]}</script>
<meta name="p:domain_verify" content="b06f87038e8bfa5316408cfc495d79a6" />
<!-- / Yoast SEO plugin. -->
<link rel='dns-prefetch' href='//assets.pinterest.com' />
<link rel='dns-prefetch' href='//secure.gravatar.com' />
<link rel='dns-prefetch' href='//platform-api.sharethis.com' />
<link rel='dns-prefetch' href='//cdn.openshareweb.com' />
<link rel='dns-prefetch' href='//cdn.shareaholic.net' />
<link rel='dns-prefetch' href='//www.shareaholic.net' />
<link rel='dns-prefetch' href='//analytics.shareaholic.com' />
<link rel='dns-prefetch' href='//recs.shareaholic.com' />
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<div style='display:none;' class='shareaholic-canvas' data-app='share_buttons' data-title='Becoming a digital nomad or remote worker? Tips to find the perfect location to live and work abroad' data-link='https://www.latinabroad.com/2020/12/17/digital-nomad-guide-live-work-abroad/' data-app-id-name='index_above_content'></div><p><em>Hi there again, 2020</em>. Some of us finally have the guts to face you, stand up, and get creative again! I believe the following guide to find the perfect place to live and work abroad for new digital nomads or remote workers may be the first major step in the right direction for many in an otherwise daunting year.</p>
<p>If there’s a master lesson we were taught in the past several months, it’s the importance of our “base camp”–whether we are a digital nomad or a 9-5 worker. Many of us experienced a really powerful shift in our day-to-day routine, in our priorities.</p>
<p>What do I <em>really <strong>need</strong></em> inside these four walls?</p>
<p>How far am I from the places and people I love?</p>
<p>Where can I go safely, while also experiencing a sense of community?</p>
<p>Where do I find my mind wandering to?</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img data-recalc-dims="1" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11673" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.latinabroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/digital-nomad-in-Costa-Rica-working-from-the-beach.jpg?resize=584%2C390&ssl=1" alt="digital nomad in Costa Rica working from the beach" width="584" height="390" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.latinabroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/digital-nomad-in-Costa-Rica-working-from-the-beach.jpg?w=892&ssl=1 892w, https://i0.wp.com/www.latinabroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/digital-nomad-in-Costa-Rica-working-from-the-beach.jpg?resize=300%2C200&ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/www.latinabroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/digital-nomad-in-Costa-Rica-working-from-the-beach.jpg?resize=768%2C512&ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.latinabroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/digital-nomad-in-Costa-Rica-working-from-the-beach.jpg?resize=450%2C300&ssl=1 450w" sizes="(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px" /></p>
<p>To me, it was the beach and yoga. The connection to the ocean and the calmness and centering of the mind and soul that outdoor yoga delivers are all I really needed. With most relatives always afar, that slice of socially-distanced paradise became a sanctuary to my husband and I <em>(oh yes, I got married. More on that on a future post!).</em></p>
<p>And I’m not alone: the silver lining of this crisis has been that a lot of us find ourselves working remotely full-time, digital nomad or not. This means an increased flexibility to go out there and find a haven you can call home temporarily–perhaps even escaping strict lockdowns <em>and</em> crowds.</p>
<h2>If living and working abroad has always been a dream of yours, <em><strong>seize this moment</strong>!</em></h2>
<p>Today’s guest writer Aaron is a dedicated yoga teacher I met back in 2014 while on a yoga retreat in <a href="https://www.latinabroad.com/category/central-america/costa-rica/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Costa Rica</a>. <strong>Blue Osa</strong>, the sacred land he calls home, transformed my mind and soul in ways that I can barely explain, so it is with great pleasure that I present to you his detailed guide. He will share useful tips on how to pick the best remote worker location and see if living and working in Costa Rica is right for you.</p>
<p>Aaron and Blue Osa, take it away!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img data-recalc-dims="1" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11674" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.latinabroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/living-and-working-from-Costa-Rica-yoga-retreat.jpg?resize=584%2C390&ssl=1" alt="living and working from Costa Rica yoga retreat" width="584" height="390" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.latinabroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/living-and-working-from-Costa-Rica-yoga-retreat.jpg?w=892&ssl=1 892w, https://i0.wp.com/www.latinabroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/living-and-working-from-Costa-Rica-yoga-retreat.jpg?resize=300%2C200&ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/www.latinabroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/living-and-working-from-Costa-Rica-yoga-retreat.jpg?resize=768%2C512&ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.latinabroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/living-and-working-from-Costa-Rica-yoga-retreat.jpg?resize=450%2C300&ssl=1 450w" sizes="(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px" /></p>
<p>The once-elusive digital nomad job title is now recognized worldwide as a legitimate way to live, travel, and work remotely. But not all <a href="https://www.blueosa.com/best-off-beaten-path-destinations-in-costa-rica/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">exotic locations</a> are great places to live as a remote worker.</p>
<p>As a temporary resident, there are many factors to consider in order to ensure a smooth and successful transition.</p>
<p>When deciding on a location to live and work abroad, you should focus on what could make or break your experience, such as amenities available and community. It’s easy to think you want to be amid the hustle and bustle of a city–until you find you’re unable to sleep at night because of nightlife noise.</p>
<p>On the flip side, you may think you want to live on a remote beach to escape the chaos that this pandemic has stirred–but may be worried about being isolated again.</p>
<p>Enter Costa Rica: the happy medium you may be looking for!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-9396" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.latinabroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/16119780347_427a7f420d_z.jpg?resize=584%2C438&ssl=1" alt="living and working remotely in Costa Rica, things to do" width="584" height="438" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.latinabroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/16119780347_427a7f420d_z.jpg?w=640&ssl=1 640w, https://i0.wp.com/www.latinabroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/16119780347_427a7f420d_z.jpg?resize=300%2C225&ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/www.latinabroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/16119780347_427a7f420d_z.jpg?resize=400%2C300&ssl=1 400w" sizes="(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px" /></p>
<h3><b>Costa Rica. a digital nomad hotspot</b></h3>
<p>Costa Rica is a place where the <a href="https://www.blueosa.com/puerto-jimenez/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">jungle meets the beach</a>, with beautiful weather year-round and plenty of fresh food, interesting sightseeing, and adventurous activities to offer. From hundreds of miles of unspoiled beaches and a stress-free <em>pura vida</em> lifestyle to <a href="https://www.latinabroad.com/2015/01/17/costa-rica-waterfall-rappelling-videos/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">adrenaline-pumping rappelling</a>, zip lines and scuba diving, it’s no wonder this Central American country is becoming a digital nomad hotspot.</p>
<p>Furthermore (and perhaps most importantly), Costa Rica has the infrastructure to accommodate the growing numbers of travelers and remote workers. A perfect example? High-speed Wi-Fi availability, even in seemingly-remote beach towns.</p>
<p>However, many new remote workers make “rookie mistakes,” forgetting to think beyond beautiful surroundings and Internet connectivity when choosing a base camp to travel, work, and live in.</p>
<h2>Factors you should consider as a digital nomad or remote worker</h2>
<h3><b>A productive environment </b></h3>
<p>Any seasoned digital nomad will tell you how important it is to create a productive environment to work in. If you work from your accommodation, that means ensuring you have a dedicated working space. If you like to go out, you’ll want to choose a location with various coffee shops and unlimited WiFi, plenty of cable ports, and desks. Likewise, if you enjoy participating in local events and networking, you’ll want an area that has a lot going on.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11675" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.latinabroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/living-and-working-in-Costa-Rica-community.jpg?resize=584%2C389&ssl=1" alt="living and working in Costa Rica, community" width="584" height="389" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.latinabroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/living-and-working-in-Costa-Rica-community.jpg?w=2433&ssl=1 2433w, https://i0.wp.com/www.latinabroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/living-and-working-in-Costa-Rica-community.jpg?resize=300%2C200&ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/www.latinabroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/living-and-working-in-Costa-Rica-community.jpg?resize=1024%2C682&ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/www.latinabroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/living-and-working-in-Costa-Rica-community.jpg?resize=768%2C512&ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.latinabroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/living-and-working-in-Costa-Rica-community.jpg?resize=1536%2C1023&ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/www.latinabroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/living-and-working-in-Costa-Rica-community.jpg?resize=2048%2C1364&ssl=1 2048w, https://i0.wp.com/www.latinabroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/living-and-working-in-Costa-Rica-community.jpg?resize=450%2C300&ssl=1 450w, https://i0.wp.com/www.latinabroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/living-and-working-in-Costa-Rica-community.jpg?w=1168&ssl=1 1168w, https://i0.wp.com/www.latinabroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/living-and-working-in-Costa-Rica-community.jpg?w=1752&ssl=1 1752w" sizes="(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px" /></p>
<h3><b>A community of like-minded people</b></h3>
<p>Working in solitude might be the most productive environment for some. Still, you’ll likely want to collaborate and meet like-minded people every once in a while. As a digital nomad or remote worker, you are away from most things that are familiar to you, including friends and family. Thus, building a community that shares your interests is a great way to feel connected, be inspired, and have fun.</p>
<h3><b>A range of leisure activities</b></h3>
<p>Speaking of fun, you should also strive to create a healthy work-life balance in your new base camp. As many of us have found out, working remotely blurs the line between clocking in and out, so it’s imperative to set up a rough schedule to walk away from your desk. You didn’t jet out to sit at your laptop all day!</p>
<p>Whether you like to go whitewater rafting in the morning or neon rollerblading at night, it’s wise to build some social activities into your daily routine and try something new while living abroad. Remember: having fun and staying healthy is just as important as making money.</p>
<h3><b>Language and culture</b></h3>
<p>If you are reading this, you have a huge advantage over other non-English remote workers. Most locations that become digital nomad hotspots do so because they have plenty of English-speaking locals and services.</p>
<p>While these are great locations to start your journey, it’s still a good idea to learn the language and familiarize yourself with the culture of the country you plan to travel to and work from. Understanding and respecting the customs and traditions of your temporary home will enrich your experience.</p>
<div id="attachment_11676" style="width: 804px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-11676" class="size-full wp-image-11676" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.latinabroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/working-remotely-from-Costa-Rica-warm-climate.jpg?resize=584%2C438&ssl=1" alt="working remotely from Costa Rica, warm climate" width="584" height="438" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.latinabroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/working-remotely-from-Costa-Rica-warm-climate.jpg?w=794&ssl=1 794w, https://i0.wp.com/www.latinabroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/working-remotely-from-Costa-Rica-warm-climate.jpg?resize=300%2C225&ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/www.latinabroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/working-remotely-from-Costa-Rica-warm-climate.jpg?resize=768%2C576&ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.latinabroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/working-remotely-from-Costa-Rica-warm-climate.jpg?resize=400%2C300&ssl=1 400w" sizes="(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px" /><p id="caption-attachment-11676" class="wp-caption-text">one of the best parts of living and working remotely from Costa Rica? Year-round warm climate! However, its high humidity is not for everyone.</p></div>
<h3><b>Climate</b></h3>
<p>When deciding where to go on holiday, it seems the popular choice is ‘the hotter, the better.’ However, if you’re looking to work and live abroad, you want to ensure the weather meets your personal comfort and is conducive to productivity. Can you work in humidity with nothing but a fan? Do you feel more comfortable in a cool shade?</p>
<h3><b>Cost of Living</b></h3>
<p>You may have a secure full-time remote job–or you may be a freelancer in between gigs. Either way, most people become digital nomads and/or decide to live and work abroad because of the low cost of living compared to their home country.</p>
<p>But not all locations are as cheap as you think.</p>
<p>Moving abroad can be costly at first, especially if it’s your first time dealing with currency exchanges and “paying the foreigner tax” (i.e. being charged a higher price than the locals or ripped off). It’s always best to underestimate your monthly salary and overestimate your expenses until you get accustomed to the local currency and cost of living.</p>
<h3><b>Safety and security</b></h3>
<p>A location with a low cost of living might also come with a hidden price tag: lack of security/safety. Once you find the country you’re interested in, do your due diligence online by reading expat blogs, destination guides from digital nomads already on-site, and local forums. This will help you zero in not only on a particular town, but also specific neighborhoods that match your interests and security concerns.</p>
<p>Also important: speak to locals once you arrive for up-to-date advice.</p>
<h2>Accommodation types</h2>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11677" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.latinabroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/accommodation-for-digital-nomads-and-remote-workers.jpg?resize=584%2C390&ssl=1" alt="accommodation for digital nomads and remote workers" width="584" height="390" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.latinabroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/accommodation-for-digital-nomads-and-remote-workers.jpg?w=892&ssl=1 892w, https://i0.wp.com/www.latinabroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/accommodation-for-digital-nomads-and-remote-workers.jpg?resize=300%2C200&ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/www.latinabroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/accommodation-for-digital-nomads-and-remote-workers.jpg?resize=768%2C512&ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.latinabroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/accommodation-for-digital-nomads-and-remote-workers.jpg?resize=450%2C300&ssl=1 450w" sizes="(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px" /></p>
<h3><strong>where should I stay as a digital nomad / remote worker? </strong></h3>
<p>The 3 accommodation types that most digital nomads and remote workers go for at the beginning of their journey are:</p>
<h3><b>hotels</b></h3>
<p>Hotels are the initial go-to, as many of them offer easy online booking, free unlimited WiFi, private room and bath, breakfast, and other amenities that’ll take care of most of your needs. Moreover, most hotels don’t require a minimum stay or a contract, allowing you to get a feel of different neighborhoods before committing to a specific area.</p>
<p>The flip side? Privacy may come at the price of isolation.</p>
<p>Hotels are less homey, plus it’s uncommon to have access to a communal kitchen or shared spaces with other travelers and digital nomads, making it harder to meet people. It’s also the most expensive of all options–and it’s unlikely for you to be able to book longer than 30 days online. This means you’re limited to short stays unless you speak with the hotel staff in person and arrange an extended stay.</p>
<p>However, if you’ve already decided on a specific location, <a href="https://www.blueosa.com/soft-landings-for-your-costa-rica-journey-where-to-stay-in-san-jose/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">staying in a hotel for a few nights </a>while you find a more permanent place is a sensible option. Being on the ground means you get a feel of the area you’d be living in, plus you can talk to owners to get the inside scoop and strike better deals.</p>
<h3><b>hostels</b></h3>
<p>If you are an adventurous remote worker and want to meet new people while living on a budget, a hostel is a great accommodation option for you. Usually, hostels provide dorms with shared bathrooms and, in some cases, they may provide private bedrooms and bathrooms.</p>
<p>Hostels are also non-committal and more flexible. You can stay anywhere from one night to 50– it’s entirely up to you. You can expect to meet many new people, as the guest turnover is much higher at a hostel than at any other accommodation type.</p>
<p>The best part of staying in a hostel? They are designed with sociability in mind, offering a variety of activities during the day and other social events at night. If you’re not an outgoing person or you’re someone who likes a lot of personal space, perhaps a hostel isn’t for you.</p>
<p>Additionally, keep in mind that hostels cater to short-term travelers first and foremost. As a remote worker, this means you’ll need to be proactive about setting a work routine and finding quiet spaces to work.</p>
<p>Another issue to remember when living and working at hostels is security. You’ll need to bring a high-quality padlock to lock away your valuables and work equipment when you aren’t using them.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11678" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.latinabroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/co-living-for-digital-nomads-and-remote-workers-in-Costa-Rica.jpg?resize=584%2C388&ssl=1" alt="co-living for digital nomads and remote workers in Costa Rica, Blue Osa" width="584" height="388" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.latinabroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/co-living-for-digital-nomads-and-remote-workers-in-Costa-Rica.jpg?w=896&ssl=1 896w, https://i0.wp.com/www.latinabroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/co-living-for-digital-nomads-and-remote-workers-in-Costa-Rica.jpg?resize=300%2C199&ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/www.latinabroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/co-living-for-digital-nomads-and-remote-workers-in-Costa-Rica.jpg?resize=768%2C510&ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.latinabroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/co-living-for-digital-nomads-and-remote-workers-in-Costa-Rica.jpg?resize=452%2C300&ssl=1 452w" sizes="(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px" /></p>
<h3><b>co-living spaces and residential programs</b></h3>
<p>Co-living spaces and residential programs are somewhere between a hotel and a hostel. They typically offer many of the amenities you are used to at home, while sharing some of the living spaces with other like-minded remote workers. You can expect to share a kitchen and other communal areas, all while still enjoying a private bedroom and en suite bathroom.</p>
<p>Another benefit of choosing a co-living space or residential program is that you may snag some great deals when booking long-term stays. This makes them more cost-effective than staying in a hotel, while still being able to enjoy many of the same amenities and some sense of privacy.</p>
<p>While there are many different types of co-living spaces and residential programs, the one thing they share in common is the focus of connecting like-minded remote workers and digital nomads.</p>
<p>There is a sense of community and shared purpose in all co-living spaces.</p>
<p>This type of accommodation option offers you the social life you’d enjoy at a hostel, while the focus of most of the residents is on networking and collaborating instead of partying.</p>
<p>Of course, you may choose to work hard and play hard, too! But you’ll at least always have a quiet, private space to retreat to whenever you need to.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11680" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.latinabroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/co-living-in-Costa-Rica.jpg?resize=584%2C389&ssl=1" alt="co-living in Costa Rica, Blue Osa residential program" width="584" height="389" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.latinabroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/co-living-in-Costa-Rica.jpg?w=1533&ssl=1 1533w, https://i0.wp.com/www.latinabroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/co-living-in-Costa-Rica.jpg?resize=300%2C200&ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/www.latinabroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/co-living-in-Costa-Rica.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/www.latinabroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/co-living-in-Costa-Rica.jpg?resize=768%2C512&ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.latinabroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/co-living-in-Costa-Rica.jpg?resize=450%2C300&ssl=1 450w, https://i0.wp.com/www.latinabroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/co-living-in-Costa-Rica.jpg?w=1168&ssl=1 1168w" sizes="(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px" /></p>
<h2>Why choose a co-living program</h2>
<p>‘Community hubs’ and ‘expat haven’ are excellent terms to look out for when deciding on a location. But if you know what you like and you plan to stay 1-2 months in one place, going for a co-living or residential program is a wonderful option.</p>
<p>Sure, living and working by the beach while living in a cute Airbnb is great. But <a href="https://www.blueosa.com/blue-osa-retreat-and-spa-will-steal-your-heart/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">living, learning, and retreating</a> with like-minded people is one of the top benefits of being a digital nomad or remote worker abroad.</p>
<p>Whether you’re into yoga and establishing a spiritual practice or building a tech startup and looking to make work connections, there is a co-living program out there for you.</p>
<h3><b>a co-living program in Costa Rica</b></h3>
<p>Why not combine your working schedule with your holistic needs and seek answers to life’s big questions?</p>
<p>Blue Osa, a retreat and spa located in the lush jungles of the Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica, also functions as a co-living residence. Its residential program for remote workers offers private bedrooms with en suite bathrooms, 3 healthy meals a day, high-speed WiFi, and a variety of holistic activities such as yoga classes, meditation, and nature excursions. The experience has been designed to meet digital nomads’ needs beyond the usual sense of community, internet connectivity and other amenities.</p>
<p>Some of the benefits of the Blue Osa Residential Program:</p>
<ul>
<li>Live and serve in a community of like-minded people dedicated to serving others</li>
<li>Take breathtaking daily beach walks at sunrise</li>
<li>Enjoy the companionship of three dogs and four cats</li>
<li>Have access to guided yoga practices</li>
<li>Enjoy discounted rejuvenating spa services</li>
</ul>
<h2>Is it safe to live, work, and travel to Costa Rica right now, though?</h2>
<p>Costa Rica is positioned as an ideal destination post-COVID “thanks to the <a href="https://www.larepublica.net/noticia/costa-rica-se-coloca-como-el-destino-ideal-post-coronavirus-2020-05-07-01-39-54" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">successful management of the pandemic and robust health system</a>.” By nature, its remote jungle location allows for semi-private, boutique tourist experiences that are perfect for observing current precautions without adding many hindrances.</p>
<p>Specifically, Blue Osa currently adheres to the <a href="https://www.blueosa.com/our-covid19-policies/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">COVID guidelines</a> of social distancing and other precautions. Better yet? This retreat is located in an open-air facility on the beach. The continuous ocean breeze, spacious grounds, and secluded private beach–combined with social distancing–make this Costa Rican haven the perfect place to live and work from.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><b><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11681" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.latinabroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/live-temporarily-in-Costa-Rica.jpg?resize=584%2C390&ssl=1" alt="live temporarily in Costa Rica, digital nomad destinations" width="584" height="390" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.latinabroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/live-temporarily-in-Costa-Rica.jpg?w=2189&ssl=1 2189w, https://i0.wp.com/www.latinabroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/live-temporarily-in-Costa-Rica.jpg?resize=300%2C200&ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/www.latinabroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/live-temporarily-in-Costa-Rica.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/www.latinabroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/live-temporarily-in-Costa-Rica.jpg?resize=768%2C512&ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.latinabroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/live-temporarily-in-Costa-Rica.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/www.latinabroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/live-temporarily-in-Costa-Rica.jpg?resize=2048%2C1366&ssl=1 2048w, https://i0.wp.com/www.latinabroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/live-temporarily-in-Costa-Rica.jpg?resize=450%2C300&ssl=1 450w, https://i0.wp.com/www.latinabroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/live-temporarily-in-Costa-Rica.jpg?w=1168&ssl=1 1168w, https://i0.wp.com/www.latinabroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/live-temporarily-in-Costa-Rica.jpg?w=1752&ssl=1 1752w" sizes="(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px" /></b></p>
<p><b>Come to a safe space where you can wake up every day in a tropical destination and sink deep into an understanding of who you are–all while propelling your career forward and meeting like-minded travelers and remote workers. </b><b>Live the balanced life you have always wanted! </b></p>
<p><b>For more information about Blue Osa’s residential program, </b><a href="https://www.blueosa.com/the-blue-osa-residential-life-transforming-program/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>click here.</b></a></p>
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<div style='display:none;' class='shareaholic-canvas' data-app='share_buttons' data-title='Things to do in Myanmar: My 2-week itinerary including top Burma tourist attractions' data-link='https://www.latinabroad.com/2018/11/18/things-to-do-in-myanmar-2-weeks-burma-itinerary/' data-app-id-name='index_above_content'></div><p><em>Things To Do in Myanmar: Top Tourist Attractions and Itinerary Ideas was first published on </em><a href="http://wanderingtrader.com/travel-blog/top-things-myanmar-tourist-attractions/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><em>WanderingTrader.com</em></a><em> on November 2016. However, ALL these Burma attractions will always be relevant! Unfortunately, the Government is currently persecuting the Muslim Rohingya…so practice responsible tourism.</em></p>
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<p>Under iron-fist military rule for almost 50 years, <a href="https://www.latinabroad.com/category/asia/myanmar/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Myanmar</a> opened up to significant democratic reforms between 2011 and 2012.</p>
<p>Since then, tourism has boomed in the former hermit land, with an outstanding 60% growth expected this year <em>(as of 2016)</em>.</p>
<p>Thankfully, it’s not too late to visit. Myanmar is still unspoiled by Southeast <a href="https://www.latinabroad.com/category/asia/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Asia</a> standards.</p>
<p>It is truly a breath of fresh air!</p>
<p>From its genuine people to its virgin landscapes, I suggest you immerse yourself into this newly-opened country ASAP.</p>
<p>Below, the top things to do in Myanmar and tourist attractions that were part of my 2-week Burma itinerary.</p>
<h2 style="text-align: center;">Things To Do in Myanmar: Top Attractions and Burma Itinerary Ideas</h2>
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<h2><strong>Yangon, The Old Capital of Burma: 1-2 Days</strong></h2>
<p>Many people think about skipping Yangon, Myanmar’s old capital.</p>
<p><em>Please don’t! </em></p>
<p>If you’ve been to any major city in the world, you’ll feel a change of dynamics and energy right away.</p>
<p>Another reason Yangon is definitely worth a stop is to marvel at the <strong>Shwedagon Pagoda</strong> and its 325-foot golden stupa.</p>
<p>The sight’s aura will captivate you, for it is the most sacred Buddhist pagoda in the country and an important pilgrimage site.</p>
<p>To me, there’s something deeper, inexplicably addicting about Yangon though–hiding somewhere between its feeble early 1900s baroque buildings, its people, colorful longyis (sarongs), and of course <strong>Shan noodles</strong>!</p>
<p>Many locals I met throughout my journey confirm the old Burmese capital is the best place to savor the traditional Burmese dish by the way.</p>
<p>So listen up <a href="https://www.latinabroad.com/category/travel-through-food-2/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">foodies</a>! I recommend you get lost and go on a scavenger hunt to find the country’s best Shan noodles during their visit.</p>
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<h2><strong>Inle Lake: 3 Days</strong></h2>
<p>Nothing like the second-largest lake in Myanmar after a fast-paced introduction to the country in Yangon.</p>
<p>Home to several endangered species and other unique flora and fauna, Inle Lake became the first UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in the country in June 2015.</p>
<p>It is a fascinating wetland ecosystem, sprinkled with entire villages built on stilts; farmers practicing floating island agriculture; and fishermen with a distinctive one-legged rowing style.</p>
<p>Allow yourself at least 3 days to soak in its unique culture, naturally-clean air, water, and cooler mountain climate.</p>
<p>My friends and I booked a reasonably-priced local private guide and boat for a few days through <a href="https://onestopmyanmar.com/"><b>One-Stop Travel Myanmar</b></a> to explore hundreds of pagodas and vibrant markets at the <b>Maing Thauk </b>and <b>Indein </b>water villages.</p>
<p>We didn’t see one other tourist in the low season (June).</p>
<p><em>Amazing</em>.</p>
<p>On our free day, we rented some bikes and cycled to the Red Mountain Estate, a winery and restaurant with a spectacular viewpoint.</p>
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<h2><strong>Pindaya: Burma Day Trip from Inle Lake</strong></h2>
<p>My day trip to the Pindaya Caves was, hands down, one of my favorite Myanmar attractions. Just imagine more than 8,000 Buddha statues and altars, sheltered inside a mysterious system of caves.</p>
<p>Throw in a spectacular viewpoint before you even step foot into the attraction itself and…</p>
<p><em>Awestruck</em>.</p>
<p>From solid gold to jade and marble, each Buddha has been donated by a family in the hopes of harvesting blessings.</p>
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<h2><strong>Bagan: 4 Full Days </strong></h2>
<p>Between the 9th and 13th centuries, Bagan was the ancient capital of the Pagan Kingdom, which ultimately united all regions that make up modern-day Myanmar.</p>
<p>From the over 10,000 Buddhist temples, pagodas, and monasteries erected during the kingdom’s height, about 2,200 survive today.</p>
<p>As such, this fascinating archaeological zone is Myanmar’s equivalent to Cambodia’s Angkor Wat–so you can’t miss it.</p>
<p>In 4 days, we were able to see all major attractions, in addition to several minor, yet still impressive sights, at a relatively-leisurely pace.</p>
<p>Again, our wonderful private local guide and driver booked through <em>One-Stop Myanmar</em> ensured we saw as much as we could, but without exhausting ourselves, on a comfortable air-conditioned van.</p>
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<p>One of the days we explored Bagan independently, however, in order to rent bikes and see the ancient city from a different perspective.</p>
<p>It was extremely hot, exhausting, and dusty by the end of June–albeit rewarding.</p>
<p>We couldn’t have cycled for more than a day though! You just can’t cover as much ground.</p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Some of our favorite Bagan attractions and temples include: </span></p>
<ul>
<li><b>Ananda Phaya</b></li>
<li><b>Dhammayangyi</b></li>
<li><b>Gawdawpalin</b></li>
<li><b>Gubyaukgyi</b></li>
<li><b>Shwegugyi</b></li>
<li><b>Sulamani</b></li>
<li><b>That Byin Nyu</b></li>
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<h2><strong>Mount Popa: Day Trip from Bagan</strong></h2>
<p>Mount Popa is a popular day trip from Bagan, included in most Myanmar itineraries.</p>
<p>However, I can’t really recommend this attraction for 2 weeks in Burma.</p>
<p>If it’s on your plans, I suggest you scratch it off.</p>
<p>Why?</p>
<p>Sure, Popa looks cool and special from a distance.</p>
<p>Yet, once you climb to the top, you quickly notice there are many other sites throughout the country that showcase more impressive architecture–and better viewpoints.</p>
<p>I can attest to this from personal experience.</p>
<p>Given the choice, I would opt for an extra day in Bagan or even Inle Lake instead.</p>
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<h2><strong>Phoe Win Taung and Monywa: 2 Full Days, 1 Night</strong></h2>
<p>On our road trip from Bagan to Mandalay, we visited several off-the-beaten-path Myanmar attractions that blew us away.</p>
<p>First was Phoe Win Taung Hill, with its fascinating labyrinth of caves, filled with incredibly-well-preserved murals, frescoes, and Buddha statues.</p>
<p>Second stop was <strong>Bodhi Tataung</strong>, or Buddha ‘the Redeemer statue’ (as like I like to call it!), in the outskirts of Monywa.</p>
<p>Soaring at 424 feet (129 meters), it is the second-largest statue in the world!</p>
<p>Speaking of Monywa, both the city itself and the vicinity were surprisingly interesting.</p>
<p>We stayed at the <strong>Hotel Chindwin</strong>, which proved to be a brilliant choice as it has outstanding rooms. Better yet, it is a short walking distance from Monywa’s night market, full of cheap local street food to sample.</p>
<p>Another unique Burma attraction that stunned me was the unique design of <strong>Thanboddhay Paya</strong>.</p>
<p>According to locals, its design was conceived by a globetrotting monk who explained each of the paya’s Buddhas represented men who became enlightened thanks to him–over half a million or so.</p>
<p>Wow!</p>
<p>The paya might only be 80 years old, but its history, bright Candyland-like colors, and 500,000+ Buddha images make it worth visit.</p>
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<h2><strong>Bagan-Mandalay by Boat</strong></h2>
<p>Need more downtime or ideas for unique things to do in Myanmar? Another option is to take a 10-hour day cruise between Bagan and Mandalay.</p>
<p>While no stops are offered at sites of interest, you get to see hundreds of glimmering pagodas, village people, and brightly-robed monks from the historic <strong>Irrawaddy River</strong>.</p>
<p>If you opt for a boat trip transfer, however, you must ensure you visit in the right season or river levels can adversely affect your Myanmar holiday.</p>
<p>When to go down the Irrawaddy, then? Right after the rainy season, <strong>between October and January</strong>. During these months, river levels are high, storms are unlikely, and the sun is not that hot yet.</p>
<p>Keep in mind, though: dry season also coincides with high season. In turn, you will encounter a larger volume of travelers and more crowded tourist attractions in Myanmar.</p>
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<h2><strong>Mandalay: 3 Full Days</strong></h2>
<p>The last royal capital of Burma is a fantastic base to explore several top attractions in the central region.</p>
<p>From Mandalay, you can see <strong>Amarapura</strong>, <strong>Sagaing</strong>, and <strong>Inwa</strong> in one full day; while you can pay a visit to <strong>Mingun</strong> in a leisure morning.</p>
<p>Again, I recommend enlisting the help of a local guide and driver will ensure good time management and a wealth of historical fun facts.</p>
<p>What about Mandalay itself? You can hit all significant sights in just one day.</p>
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<p>Some must-see attractions in Mandalay area include:</p>
<ul>
<li><b>Myatheindan Pagoda</b>, Myanmar’s Taj Mahal equivalent as it was built for love</li>
<li><b>Kuthodaw Pagoda</b> and The World’s Biggest Book; <b>Kyauktawgyi Temple</b> and its big Buddha, carved from a single block of marble</li>
<li><b>Mandalay Hill</b>, its bedazzled temple and ritualistic sunset chats with local monks</li>
<li><b>U Bein Bridge</b>, the longest and oldest teakwood bridge in the world</li>
<li><b>Shwenandaw Monastery</b>, a converted teakwood royal palace, gilt with gold and filled with exquisite carvings</li>
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<h2 style="text-align: center;"><em>Have you been or wish to travel to Myanmar? Let me know below!</em></h2>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Liked this Burma 2-week itinerary guide? PIN it for reference:</strong></p>
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<p>My long-time boyfriend had broken up with me and told me to never speak to him again 2 days earlier. I was still jetlagged from flying all the way from Tampa, Florida to <a href="https://www.latinabroad.com/2014/06/17/moving-to-indonesia-study-umm/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Malang, Indonesia</a> that same week. Back-to-back fibromyalgia flareups were drilling me with unrelenting chronic pain. Going up the mountain on the rickety van further intensified the lightheadedness and nausea I was experiencing from both the altitude swings and the dramatic 12-hour time zone change.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><em>Huh?!</em></p>
<p>We Darmasiswa scholars were told one of our first local East Java day trips was going to be a relaxing getaway to the rural Kota Batu. This mountainside resort in the <a href="https://www.latinabroad.com/2015/04/12/clungup-beach-goa-cina-malang/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Malang regency</a> is a popular destination for agri-tourism and promised to be a refreshing break from the scalding hot Malang City center, where our study abroad university was located.</p>
<p>Mountainside villages! Lots of greenery! Fresh air! It’s going to be great!</p>
<p>The rickety van, outfitted with ill-padded benches (instead of seats) and <em>sans</em>-safety belts, should have been the first sign.</p>
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<p>I’m tiny, okay?! I have always been under 120 pounds. 5’4″ at most. Throw me into a tiny bench, no seatbelt, up winding roads with no barricades is nerve-racking on a good day. Let alone while trying to get over a heartbreak, jet lag, fibromyalgia chronic pain, altitude sickness, motion illness, and now culture shock…</p>
<p>I kept banging my head against the roof and being thrown from side to side to the amusement of my classmates. They created a human shield for me and everything (<em>at least they had a heart).</em></p>
<h2 style="text-align: center;">Then you tell me you want to take me paragliding in Batu?</h2>
<p>I thought we were going to have a picnic on top of the roof of a villager’s house while looking at the stunning rolling hills, rice paddies, and fog. We did that under the stars in an oasis in the middle of the desert when I was <a href="https://www.latinabroad.com/category/middle-east/egypt/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">studying abroad in Egypt</a> and <em>that’s cool</em>. What’s totally not cool is all the aforementioned circumstances, including the scary little van, with the fog, mixed with extreme sports now.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em>Let’s do it. Let’s f***ing go Batu paragliding, biatches.</em></p>
<p>Think of the van as a torturing machine that slowly broke me down until I had no choice but to succumb to my death. “This is a pretty badass way to go,” I rationed. “Jumping off a mountain as if I were an X-gamer somewhere exotic and gorgeous.”</p>
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<h2 style="text-align: center;">Morale of my day paragliding in Batu:</h2>
<h2 style="text-align: center;"><em>it isn’t about the fall, but whether you get </em>UP</h2>
<p>That Batu paragliding day trip was one of the most incredible experiences of my life. I’m so happy I just got tired of having such a tough first week in Indonesia that I simply went for it. I finally made the decision to stop beating myself up for everything that had gone wrong lately. In the process, I learned that fear and adrenaline are what we need sometimes to move forward.</p>
<p>We can be pretty damn dramatic after we just had our heart broken. And after an episode of fibromyalgia. And after jet lag. And motion sickness. <em>And and and</em>. We always seem to come up with excuses: some more valid than others. Regardless, instead of focusing so much on the fall, we should look up instead of down. Scheming getting up instead of pitying being down.</p>
<p>The fall is all about how you get up. Learn from your mistake, but don’t beat yourself up so much for it. Don’t waste time crying over spilled milk.Focus your attention on how to move forward.</p>
<h2 style="text-align: center;">PS. People have asked me what paragliding feels like…</h2>
<p>Feels like a pretty damn good punch in the stomach at first. But afterwards? It’s like you died and came back to life. A huge pump of fresh air pushed into your lungs. Like CPR for your mind, for your heart. Just what I needed to start my year studying in Indonesia with the right mindset.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em><strong>One more tip: you can also go zip lining down “flying fox” for about US $2.00!</strong></em></p>
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<blockquote><p><em><strong>Batu paragliding details:</strong></em></p>
<p><strong>Cost</strong>: 300,000 Indonesian rupiah as of 2015</p>
<p><strong>Transportation</strong>: either private taxi or hire a van and divide the cost between a couple of students.</p>
<p><strong>Darmasiswa students note</strong>: ask your program contact whether this Malang day trip is included as one of your activities from UMM or other colleges from Kota Malang!</p></blockquote>
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<p>But the wonderful staff at Crystal Dive, Crystal Images, and Koh Tao Regal Resort fought back.</p>
<h2 style="text-align: center;">THEY TOOK ME ON A MOTORCYCLE ROAD TRIP AROUND KOH TAO!</h2>
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<p>Is that what an ugly day in Koh Tao Thailand looks like? What it’s like to ride around the island in a motorcycle, while graced by gray skies, stray dogs, exploring rock climbing spots, hiking up viewpoints, jungle fitness courses, etc.?</p>
<p>Yep. Although it was a radically-different experience to me than what it seems…</p>
<p>I couldn’t <a href="https://www.latinabroad.com/2015/10/25/rescue-diver-tioman-island-padi/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">dive</a> that day. I was having another flare of my chronic, painful condition. Getting out of bed, getting out there, was so hard to do given how stiff and painful every limb of my body typically feels on a rainy day. Add to that that heck, I already knew how bad the roads could be when wet!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11493" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.latinabroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/ugly-day-in-Koh-Tao-motorcycle-road-trip.jpg?resize=584%2C390&ssl=1" alt="only day in Koh Tao motorcycle road trip" width="584" height="390" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.latinabroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/ugly-day-in-Koh-Tao-motorcycle-road-trip.jpg?w=830&ssl=1 830w, https://i0.wp.com/www.latinabroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/ugly-day-in-Koh-Tao-motorcycle-road-trip.jpg?resize=300%2C200&ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/www.latinabroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/ugly-day-in-Koh-Tao-motorcycle-road-trip.jpg?resize=768%2C513&ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.latinabroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/ugly-day-in-Koh-Tao-motorcycle-road-trip.jpg?resize=449%2C300&ssl=1 449w" sizes="(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px" /></p>
<h2 style="text-align: center;">So yes, it began as an ugly day in Koh Tao for me.</h2>
<p style="text-align: center;">But wow, what can the brain not do?</p>
<p>Once I took that first step, that first arm swing to brush my teeth, to clothe, to go outside, to breathe deeply… To really open my eyes and be thankful I could still see a sky, however gray it may be… To be grateful to be surrounded by people who want to make it all better for me…</p>
<p>The pain slowly faded into the back of my mind.</p>
<p>Don’t get me wrong: the pain was still there. I was still hurting despite all the smiles, climbing up and down, grabbing the camera and clicking the shutter. Gee, you have no idea how badly my index finger can hurt sometimes just by taking a few shots…</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>But that doesn’t stop me from <em>continuing </em>to take shots.</strong></p>
<p>I focused on all the beautiful landscapes right in front of me that day — the day that was supposed to be an ugly day in Koh Tao and yet another painful day in my medical history. I didn’t allow the gray skies, both physical and metaphorical, cloud my perspective.</p>
<p>I didn’t allow the pain to take the spotlight.</p>
<p>I persevered by pushing it off, brushing it off, depriving it of any attention. It’s incredible how fast the rest of our body starts changing as soon as we start to shift our attention to other than the pain.</p>
<p>Some days are better than others – you don’t always get to spend an ugly day in Koh Tao – <em><strong>but keep fighting.</strong></em></p>
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<p>You may think I’m just lucky because I’m the travel blogger. Of course if the worst you seem to experience is in an exotic land – easy for you to say!</p>
<p>Chronic pain doesn’t care about your perceived “worldly privilege,” I’m afraid.</p>
<p>I’m in chilly Washington DC now — but I continue to seek and find beauty in different ways. I continue to find reasons to keep on wanting to push that huge wall that tells me I’m sick as I wake each morning.</p>
<h2>I get my a** up, as hard as it may be, mind-fogging fatigue and stabbing pain overwhelming me and all.</h2>
<p>Whether my bed has an ocean view or just another wall and a window facing even more walls…</p>
<p>Look around you – we are all surrounded by beauty, we just need to train our eyes to see it.</p>
<p>You’re stronger than you think. Please don’t give up. Keep on fighting in this world with me. Thanks for following – I am back 😉</p>
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<blockquote><p>This ugly day in Koh Tao was sponsored by <a href="https://www.crystaldive.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Crystal Dive</a>, Crystal Images, and Koh Tao Regal Resort. Thank you so much for your hospitality — you went way above and beyond than my proposal! You have hearts of gold! Can’t wait to see y’all again</p></blockquote>
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<h3>1. Get a Cheap Hotel Room</h3>
<p>Sure, you can live like a king and spend your life’s savings on a deluxe high-roller suite–but you don’t have to. Depending on when you go and where you stay, you can usually get a <a href="https://www.hipmunk.com/Hotels-in-Las-Vegas-NV" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">cheap hotel room in Las Vegas</a>. After all, it’s Sin City. How much time do you <em>actually </em>plan on spending in the room?</p>
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<h3>2. Have a Low-priced Drink (or 12)</h3>
<p>If you hang out at the slots and/or gaming tables long enough (and gamble), eventually they’ll bring you free drinks. You’ll still want to tip at least a buck or two per drink, though (Pro advice: If you tip more, you’ll find that your drinks come a bit more often). Not a gambler? Check out some of the Downtown bars near the <a href="https://www.hipmunk.com/Independent-Hotels-in-Las-Vegas-NV_Golden-Gate-Hotel-and-Casino-509bfdc266edc84661018f0c-Reviews" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Golden Gate Hotel</a>–you’ll find they’re a bit cheaper.</p>
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<h3>3. Check Out Some Free Circus Acts</h3>
<p>Gotten your drink on and feel like being a kid again? Head on over to <a href="https://www.hipmunk.com/Independent-Hotels-in-Las-Vegas-NV_Circus-Circus-Hotel-Casino-Theme-Park-509bfdd266edc84661019659-Reviews" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Circus Circus</a> for their free show every half hour from 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. The show only runs about 10 minutes, but hey, it’s free!</p>
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<h3>4. Shape the Future of Television</h3>
<p>Seriously, though: wander over to the <a href="https://www.hipmunk.com/Independent-Hotels-in-Las-Vegas-NV_MGM-Grand-Hotel-Casino-509c028a66edc84661054eda-Reviews" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">MGM Grand</a> and check out the CBS Television Research Center. You’ll get the opportunity to be part of a focus group for new TV shows. What’s really cool? Being part of the focus group and then seeing the same episode on TV a few months later–but with changes based on the feedback that you provided.</p>
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<h3>5. Fill Up at a Budget Buffet</h3>
<p>Gone are the days when you could gorge yourself on all-you-can-eat shrimp for under a buck; however, there are still a few buffets around for less than $10. Check out the Feast Buffet over at <a href="https://www.hipmunk.com/Independent-Hotels-in-Las-Vegas-NV_Palace-Station-Hotel-and-Casino-512d3a3da0a9940232000014-Reviews" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Palace Station</a>–it’s only $8.99 for an all-you-can-eat meal of a fairly decent quality.</p>
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<h3>6. Get a Massage for $20</h3>
<p>Las Vegas is more than just the Strip. Head over to <a href="http://lvchinatownplaza.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Chinatown</a> (on and around Spring Mountain Road) and you’ll find a huge number of foot massage places where you can get a reflexology massage for about $20 an hour. After spending a day walking all over Vegas, you’ll be glad you did!</p>
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<h3>7. Check Out the Free, Secret Light Show</h3>
<p>OK, so it won’t be a secret much longer. Inside City Center, there is a shopping center. Inside that shopping center, there is a Louis Vuitton store. Inside the Louis Vuitton store, there is a fourth floor. On the fourth floor, there is a back room. In the back room, there is a permanent art installation by James Turrell called “<a href="http://www.atlasobscura.com/places/akhob" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Akhob</a>”–an amazing light show. Absolutely free-of-charge, it’s effectively a private show: they only allow four people at a time. The tricky part? They require reservations about a month in advance and are only open 11:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Monday. Call Louis Vuitton for a reservation.</p>
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<h3>8. People-watch</h3>
<p>One great spot to people-watch is the EastSide Lounge at the <a href="https://www.hipmunk.com/Independent-Hotels-in-Las-Vegas-NV_Encore-at-Wynn-Las-Vegas-509bffcc66edc846610308a1-Reviews" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Encore at Wynn</a>. If you stick around late enough, you’ll get to see all of the young, amazingly-drunk folks spilling out of the nightclub at closing–always good for an entertaining hour or so. Otherwise, plunk yourself down just about anywhere in Vegas on any given night, sit back, and watch the show.</p>
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<div style='display:none;' class='shareaholic-canvas' data-app='share_buttons' data-title='Visiting Singapore – A City Guide' data-link='https://www.latinabroad.com/2017/02/23/visiting-singapore-top-attractions/' data-app-id-name='index_above_content'></div><p style="text-align: center;">Visiting Singapore – A City Guide<em> was originally published as Singapore Guide <a href="https://www.ihg.com/destinations/gb/en/singapore/singapore-hotels" target="_blank">on IHG</a></em></p>
<div id="attachment_11473" style="width: 650px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-11473" class="size-full wp-image-11473" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.latinabroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Visiting-Singapore-Gardens-by-the-Bay.jpg?resize=584%2C389&ssl=1" alt="visiting Singapore, Gardens by the Bay" width="584" height="389" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.latinabroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Visiting-Singapore-Gardens-by-the-Bay.jpg?w=640&ssl=1 640w, https://i0.wp.com/www.latinabroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Visiting-Singapore-Gardens-by-the-Bay.jpg?resize=300%2C200&ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/www.latinabroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Visiting-Singapore-Gardens-by-the-Bay.jpg?resize=451%2C300&ssl=1 451w" sizes="(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px" /><p id="caption-attachment-11473" class="wp-caption-text">Visiting Singapore? Gardens by the Bay is one of the top attractions</p></div>
<p>Modern, prosperous and dynamic, Singapore is a global hub for finance, high-tech industry and international trade. If you’re visiting on holiday, it’s a shopper’s haven and a foodie’s dream, with gleaming malls and a legendary food scene that takes in everything from Chinese, Malay and Indian street food to sophisticated fine-dining restaurants.</p>
<p>If you’ve an urge to explore, you can discover the island’s multicultural heritage in Chinatown, Little India, Kampong Glam and the grand colonial buildings of the <a href="http://www.yoursingapore.com/see-do-singapore/places-to-see/civic-district.html" target="_blank">Civic District</a>. You’ll also find plenty of beachside activities, rainforest parks, a thriving arts scene and 21st-century attractions like <a href="http://www.gardensbythebay.com.sg/en.html" target="_blank">Gardens By The Bay</a>.</p>
<h2 style="text-align: center;"><strong>Visiting Singapore: city layout</strong></h2>
<p>Shaped like a diamond, Singapore combines towering skyscrapers, traditional communities and modern waterfront developments.</p>
<p>Restored 19th-century colonial buildings are clustered in the city and Civic District near the Singapore River, with Chinatown close by. Little India and Kampong Glam are found to the north of the city and head east for the popular local suburbs of Geylang and Joo Chiat.</p>
<p>There’s an extensive network of nature reserves and parks throughout the island. Holidaymakers are drawn to islands such as Pulau Ubin for nature trails and bike tracks as well as Sentosa island, connected to central Singapore via a bridge, for seaside entertainment and theme parks.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Top attractions in Singapore</strong></p>
<p>The beautifully landscaped <a href="http://www.gardensbythebay.com.sg/en.html" target="_blank">Gardens By The Bay</a> is home to the Cloud Forest and Flower Dome greenhouses, filled with blooms from across the world. Don’t miss the <a href="http://www.gardensbythebay.com.sg/en/the-gardens/ocbc-skyway.html" target="_blank">OCBC Skyway</a>, a walkway set among 18 ‘<a href="http://www.gardensbythebay.com.sg/en/the-gardens/supertree-grove/visitor-information.html" target="_blank">supertree</a>’ sculptures, which comes alive after dark with a magical light display.</p>
<p>For a relaxing day out, head to <a href="http://www.sentosa.com.sg/en/" target="_blank">Sentosa</a> island to soak up the sun on the beach, enjoy a leisurely round of golf or brave the thrilling rides at the <a href="http://www.rwsentosa.com/Homepage/Attractions/UniversalStudiosSingapore" target="_blank">Universal Studios Singapore</a> theme park.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.zoo.com.sg/" target="_blank">Singapore Zoo</a> is home to white tigers, honey-loving sun bears and African lions. You can spot the giant pandas, Kai Kai and Jia Jia, at the River Safari, or nocturnal leopards on the <a href="http://www.nightsafari.com.sg/" target="_blank">Night Safari</a>.</p>
<p>For a bird’s eye view of Singapore head to the <a href="http://www.singaporeflyer.com/" target="_blank">Singapore Flyer</a>, a 165-metre observation wheel with 360-degree views of the island.</p>
<p><em>The concierge recommends…</em></p>
<ul>
<li>A walk around Marina Bay to enjoy the city’s night lights.</li>
<li>A stroll through the <a href="https://www.sbg.org.sg/" target="_blank">Singapore Botanic Gardens</a>, a UNESCO World Heritage Site housing lush themed gardens with more than 1,000 species of orchid.</li>
<li>A <a href="http://www.betelboxtours.com/tours" target="_blank">food tour</a> through the well-loved haunts in Chinatown, Geylang Serai, Joo Chiat or Kampong Glam.</li>
<li>A visit to <a href="https://www.nparks.gov.sg/gardens-parks-and-nature/parks-and-nature-reserves/pulau-ubin-and-chek-jawa" target="_blank">Pulau Ubin</a>, a kampong (traditional) village off the coast near Changi Airport.</li>
<li>Booking tickets for a traditional dance performance, a play or a concert at the iconic <a href="https://www.esplanade.com/" target="_blank">Esplanade</a> arts centre.</li>
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<h4 style="text-align: center;"><strong>Hotels in Singapore</strong></h4>
<p>For your stay in Singapore there are hotels that will suit every budget and travel need. The city’s efficient transport system makes travelling around a breeze, and it’s easy to find hotels within walking distance of a train station.</p>
<p>If you want to be in the thick of the action, pick a central location like Orchard Road, Singapore’s most famous shopping street, or close to the energetic nightlife hubs around Clarke Quay, Robertson Quay or Club Street. For a budget hotel in Singapore you’ll find good choices in Little India and Kampong Glam.</p>
<p>Singapore hotels in the central business district (CBD) or at Bugis, Outram Road and North Bridge Road are good for business travellers, with plenty of entertainment nearby.</p>
<p>Families might appreciate the quieter residential areas with easy access to the centre, like Tiong Bahru and River Valley, or a beachside retreat on Sentosa.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Eating Out in Singapore</strong></p>
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<p>Singapore’s culinary scene lies at the heart of local life. Choices range from Chinese, Indian and Asian street food at budget-friendly hawker centres in Maxwell Road, Lau Pa Sat and Tiong Bahru Market to award winning fine-dining restaurants like Restaurant Andre or Tippling Club.</p>
<p>For a special night out, try a rooftop restaurant such as <a href="http://www.1-altitude.com/#!Stellar/About" target="_blank">Stellar at 1-Altitude</a> to enjoy panoramic city views while you feast on modern European or Asian fare.</p>
<p>If you’re looking for an authentic Singaporean experience, <a href="https://www.bonappetour.com/s/Singapore--Singapore" target="_blank">BonAppetour</a> organises trips to local families’ homes for a traditional meal, as well as <a href="https://www.bonappetour.com/jazmyn/gourmet-cooking-class-a-taste-of-exotic-asia-in-singapore" target="_blank">gourmet cooking classes</a>.</p>
<p><em>The chef recommends…</em></p>
<ul>
<li>Chilli Crab: Sweet, savoury and spicy, this dish is prepared by stir-frying crabs in tomato and chilli sauce. Best eaten with fried <em>mantous</em> (Chinese buns).</li>
<li>Hainanese Chicken Rice: Steamed chicken, rice cooked in rich chicken broth and cucumber slices make up this beloved national dish. Spicy chilli and ginger paste is the perfect accompaniment.</li>
<li>Laksa: This delicious Peranakan soup consists of rice noodles, spices and seafood cooked in creamy coconut milk.</li>
<li>Bah Kut Teh or “meat bone tea”, prepared by simmering pork ribs in broth filled with herbs and spices.</li>
</ul>
<h4 style="text-align: center;"><strong>Shopping in Singapore</strong></h4>
<p>Singapore’s vibrant local shopping streets and glitzy international malls should satisfy even the most demanding of shoppers.</p>
<p>Around Orchard Road you’ll find glamorous malls like <a href="https://www.takashimaya.com.sg/" target="_blank">Takashimaya</a>, <a href="https://www.paragon.com.sg/" target="_blank">Paragon</a> and <a href="http://www.ngeeanncity.com.sg/" target="_blank">Ngee Ann City</a>, filled with high-end boutiques, luxury labels and gourmet food products. For popular local brands try exploring central malls like <a href="http://www.marinasquare.com.sg/" target="_blank">Marina Square</a>, <a href="http://www.milleniawalk.com/" target="_blank">Millenia Walk</a> or <a href="http://www.rafflescity.com.sg/" target="_blank">Raffles City Complex</a>.</p>
<p>If you’re on the lookout for souvenirs, you can pick up Asian antiques, artworks and colourful fabrics along the quirky streets of Little India, Chinatown and Kampong Glam.</p>
<p>Local shopping in Singapore:</p>
<ul>
<li>Ann Siang Hill: The historic streets around Ann Siang Hill and Telok Ayer are lined with independent boutiques selling unique clothing, fashion accessories and home ornaments.</li>
<li>Haji Lane: Designer boutiques selling modern and vintage fashion and lifestyle accessories have transformed this narrow alley in Kampong Glam.</li>
<li>Bugis Village: Its crowded lanes are home to a labyrinth of stores in restored shophouses, selling everything from fashion to food and electronics. Ideal for shoppers on a budget.</li>
</ul>
<h4 style="text-align: center;"><strong>Culture & Nightlife in Singapore</strong></h4>
<p>Singapore’s cultural scene reflects its unique racial mix. The streets of Chinatown, Kampong Glam and Little India are filled with traditional shophouses and temples. A trip to the <a href="http://www.btrts.org.sg/english-home" target="_blank">Buddha Tooth Relic Temple</a>, <a href="https://www.heb.gov.sg/our-subsidiaries/temples/sri-mariamman-temple.aspx" target="_blank">Sri Mariamman Temple</a> or <a href="http://sultanmosque.sg/" target="_blank">Sultan Mosque</a> provides a glimpse into the religious traditions of the local Buddhist, Hindu and Muslim communities. You’ll find throngs of devotees in traditional garments playing musical instruments at Sri Mariamman’s frequent temple processions.</p>
<p>You can trace Singapore’s history through the art, artefacts and multimedia displays at the <a href="http://nationalmuseum.sg/" target="_blank">National Museum of Singapore</a>. Traditional Chinese beadwork, porcelain and <em>sarong kebaya</em> dresses are on display at the <a href="http://peranakanmuseum.org.sg/" target="_blank">Peranakan Museum</a>.</p>
<p>Singapore nightlife takes in everything from sleek rooftop bars to chic beachside hangouts and stylish nightclubs. For an evening of feasting and late-night revelry head to <a href="http://www.clarkequay.com.sg/en/" target="_blank">Clarke Quay</a> or ClubStreet. The vibe is quieter at <a href="http://www.robertsonquay.com/" target="_blank">Robertson Quay</a>, or at <a href="http://www.dempseyhill.com/" target="_blank">Dempsey Hill</a>, where a relaxed evening can be enjoyed.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><em>Live music venues in Singapore:</em></p>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.blujazcafe.net/" target="_blank">Blu Jaz Cafe</a>: Jazz lovers flock to this funky bar for its live music, as well as R&B, hip-hop and Latin dance parties.</li>
<li>Timbre: There are three Timbre venues in Singapore, with regular performances by local and international bands.</li>
<li>Catch a free concert from the <a href="http://www.sso.org.sg/whats-on.php?CategoryID=294" target="_blank">Singapore Symphony Orchestra</a>, held at venues such as the Botanic Gardens.</li>
</ul>
<h4 style="text-align: center;"><strong>Leisure in Singapore</strong></h4>
<p>Lovers of the outdoors can find plenty to please in Singapore’s parks. You can <a href="https://www.nparks.gov.sg/activities/fitness-sport-and-wellness/cycling" target="_blank">rent a bike</a> and follow the island-wide <a href="https://www.nparks.gov.sg/gardens-parks-and-nature/park-connector-network" target="_blank">park connector network</a>. You’ll enjoy coastal views, tropical greenery and cooling breezes on a ride from East Coast Park to the popular Changi Village Food Centre, which dishes up some of the best <em>nasi lemak </em>(coconut rice) on the island.</p>
<p>Nature lovers can take a treetop walk on the suspension bridge at <a href="https://www.nparks.gov.sg/gardens-parks-and-nature/parks-and-nature-reserves/macritchie-reservoir-park" target="_blank">MacRitchie Reservoir</a>, a leisurely stroll around the hilltop at <a href="https://www.nparks.gov.sg/gardens-parks-and-nature/parks-and-nature-reserves/fort-canning-park" target="_blank">Fort Canning Park</a> or enjoy panoramic views of the city from the <a href="https://www.nparks.gov.sg/gardens-parks-and-nature/parks-and-nature-reserves/the-southern-ridges" target="_blank">Southern Ridges</a>.</p>
<p>For families, the landscaped roof of the <a href="http://www.pub.gov.sg/marina/Pages/default.aspx" target="_blank">Marina Barrage</a>, looking out over the city and <a href="https://www.marina-bay.sg/" target="_blank">Marina Bay</a>, is a popular spot for picnics and kite flying. Ride the <a href="http://www.sentosa.com.sg/en/attractions/imbiah-lookout/cable-car/" target="_blank">Singapore Cable Car</a> over to <a href="http://www.sentosa.com.sg/en/" target="_blank">Sentosa</a> resort for beach watersports, golf, theme parks and views of the harbour from the Imbiah lookout.</p>
<p>Thrill seekers can try indoor skydiving at <a href="http://www.iflysingapore.com/" target="_blank">iFly Singapore</a> on Sentosa or hurtle through the air in a <a href="http://www.gmaxgx5.sg/#home_section" target="_blank">reverse bungy or GX-5 extreme swing</a> at Clarke Quay. Get closer to nature in the Bedok Reservoir and tackle the family friendly treetop ziplines at the <a href="http://forestadventure.com.sg/" target="_blank">Forest Adventure</a>.</p>
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<p>To eat as the Singaporeans do, head to a local cafe for a breakfast of kaya toast and soft boiled eggs. For a Sunday treat, try one of Singapore’s famous Champagne brunches at <a href="http://www.garibaldi.com.sg/" target="_blank">Garibaldi</a> or <a href="http://www.catalunya.sg/" target="_blank">Catalunya</a>.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><em>Best Eats in Singapore:</em></p>
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<li>Tong Ah Eating House: This cafe serves up slices of crispy kaya toast and cups of smooth, fragran<em>t kopi</em> (traditional coffee).</li>
<li>Chinatown Food Street: Great for street-side dining on local delicacies like <em>hokkien mee</em> and <em>roti prata</em>.</li>
<li>Kok Sen Restaurant: This old-school dining establishment turns out some of the tastiest Cantonese wok-fried dishes on the island.</li>
<li>Din Tai Fung: This Taiwanese dumpling house has taken Singapore by storm with branches throughout the island.</li>
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<p>The distinct culture, deep-rooted history and magnetic energy of Brooklyn make it one of the most beloved and revered destinations in America. Celebrated around the world for its big-city excitement and unique brand of authenticity, this buzzing New York City borough–the city’s most populous–constantly attracts visitors from around the globe, and you’ll find amazing hotels in Brooklyn to fit your travel needs.</p>
<h3><strong>Things to See in Brooklyn </strong></h3>
<p>You should have no problem finding things to do in Brooklyn, an iconic destination that has inspired many of the world’s most famous citizens. As soon as you cross the East River on the iconic Brooklyn Bridge, you’ll immediately know you’ve arrived in one of the world’s great cultural epicenters. This National Historic Landmark connects Brooklyn to Manhattan, and has been heralded in film, television and literature for generations. Visit the 85-acre Brooklyn Bridge Park for great Manhattan skyline views, public art installations, athletic fields and playgrounds for children and adults alike, and even a restored 1920s-era merry-go-round called “Jane’s Carousel.” For local history, see the four-story Brooklyn Historical Society building, where you can peruse archives of photography, newspapers and a large library of research from borough’s past. Other museums and family-friendly places to put on your must-see list include Prospect Park Zoo, New York Transit Museum, Waterfront Museum and Showboat Barge, Brooklyn Children’s Museum, and the Coney Island Cyclone historic wooden roller coaster.</p>
<p>Ride an East River Ferry to get off your feet for awhile and see the city from the water. Or, head to Brighton Beach for a day in the sun and the chance to walk along the picturesque boardwalk. Nearby, Russian restaurants and bakeries serve up delicacies you’ll savor to the last bite. More delicious eats can be found on Smith Street, a hotspot for foodies and grumbling stomachs across the city.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.ihg.com/destinations/us/en/attractions/327-coney-island-brooklyn-hotels" target="_blank">Coney Island is another beach destination</a> you won’t want to miss; it’s the widest beach in the area and boasts amusement rides and entertainment that will bring smiles to the young and the young at heart. Hear the soaring chorus of voices at the famous Brooklyn Tabernacle. Stroll the rolling hills of Green-Wood Cemetery, where you’ll find monuments and tombstones of a surprising number of famous figures.</p>
<p>For a full day of outdoor and cultural activity, head to Prospect Park where the Zoo, Museum of Art and Botanical Gardens all offer great ways to spend a few hours. The Brooklyn Museum is the second largest in New York and features artifacts that stretch from ancient Egyptians to modern day, while the Transit Museum, housed in a 1930’s subway station, has interesting displays all its own.</p>
<p>Brooklyn is also a hotspot for new residents of New York City. The neighborhood of Williamsburg has attracted an impressive array of new restaurants ranging from casual to fine dining, and varying in cultural diversity. There are also many bars, lounges and performance venues where you can make unique discoveries to make your visit unforgettable.</p>
<h3><strong>Find the Best Hotels in Brooklyn</strong></h3>
<p>Your choices for Brooklyn Hotels range from rooms between culturally rich and trending neighborhoods to business-friendly establishments that put you close to downtown Manhattan, and many of the area’s central locations for business and government. You can expect around-the-clock amenities and services at many Brooklyn hotels, including 24-hour restaurants and room service, as well as all-day business center access.</p>
<h3><strong>Where to Stay in Brooklyn</strong></h3>
<p>Brooklyn Heights, the area’s oldest neighborhood, and downtown Brooklyn are usually preferred locations for business travelers looking to stay near Manhattan. Diverse neighborhoods like Fort Greene offer amazing architecture, reputable cafes, arts, entertainment and cultural experiences that put New York City’s reputation as a cultural melting pot on display.</p>
<p>The neighborhoods of Park Slope and Brooklyn Heights both offer boutiques and cafes, while Cobble Hill is worth walking through for the houses and neighborhood buzz alone. Williamsburg is the city’s creative hub, home to some of the best restaurants and most talented live entertainment. The nightlife here needs no introduction and party-goers won’t have to look far to find a cold drink and a bumping bass line.</p>
<h3><strong>How to Get to Brooklyn</strong></h3>
<p>The New York City metropolitan area is served by three key airports: John F. Kennedy International Airport, <a href="http://www.ihg.com/destinations/us/en/airport/united-states/new-york/new-york-city/laguardia-hotels" target="_blank">LaGuardia Airport</a> and Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey. <a href="http://www.ihg.com/destinations/us/en/airport/united-states/new-york/new-york-city/john-f-kennedy-international-hotels" target="_blank">JFK, at just 11 miles distance, is the closest airport to Brooklyn</a>. It offers convenient service to Clinton Hill, Bedford-Stuyvesant, Williamsburg and Bushwick via Air Train, with less than an hour of travel time. LaGuardia Airport (LGA) is 16 miles away from central Brooklyn. Taxi or private transportation services are advised to and from LaGuardia, as there is no direct public transportation into Brooklyn. Newark Liberty is 21 miles from Brooklyn, with arrival times usually within an hour using the Air Train, then the Path train or NJ Transit to either Penn Station, the World Trade Center or Manhattan’s 33rd Street. Another option is the Airport Express Bus which goes to subway-connected Manhattan locations like Grand Central Station, Bryant Park and the Port Authority Bus Terminal.</p>
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<div id="attachment_11450" style="width: 810px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Alumbrados_del_Rio_2006-Medellin.JPG" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-11450" class="wp-image-11450 size-full" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.latinabroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/visit-Medell%C3%ADn-this-Christmas.jpg?resize=584%2C438&ssl=1" alt="visit Medellín this Christmas" width="584" height="438" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.latinabroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/visit-Medell%C3%ADn-this-Christmas.jpg?w=800&ssl=1 800w, https://i0.wp.com/www.latinabroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/visit-Medell%C3%ADn-this-Christmas.jpg?resize=300%2C225&ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/www.latinabroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/visit-Medell%C3%ADn-this-Christmas.jpg?resize=768%2C576&ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.latinabroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/visit-Medell%C3%ADn-this-Christmas.jpg?resize=400%2C300&ssl=1 400w" sizes="(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-11450" class="wp-caption-text">Medellín’s famous Alumbrado</p></div>
<p>Over 31 million LED lights, 950 km of LED light hose, 42,000 festive figures, more than 500 different activities and 80 events scheduled. I could say those are the top 5 reasons why you should fly down to Colombia this December…</p>
<p>Yet, those only fall into one category!</p>
<p>See why Medellin’s world-renowned Christmas <em>Alumbrado</em>, traditional gastronomy, temperate weather, and one of the longest holiday seasons in the hemisphere make it the perfect winter destination.</p>
<div id="attachment_11440" style="width: 766px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-11440" class="size-full wp-image-11440" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.latinabroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Alumbrado-visit-Medellin-Colombia.jpg?resize=584%2C387&ssl=1" alt="Alumbrado, visit Medellin Colombia" width="584" height="387" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.latinabroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Alumbrado-visit-Medellin-Colombia.jpg?w=756&ssl=1 756w, https://i0.wp.com/www.latinabroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Alumbrado-visit-Medellin-Colombia.jpg?resize=300%2C199&ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/www.latinabroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Alumbrado-visit-Medellin-Colombia.jpg?resize=453%2C300&ssl=1 453w" sizes="(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px" /><p id="caption-attachment-11440" class="wp-caption-text">Floating Alumbrado displays by the river</p></div>
<h4><strong>1. One of the most impressive Christmas light shows in the world</strong></h4>
<p>.</p>
<p>Selected as one of the top 10 places to see holiday lights in the world by <a href="http://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/top-10/holiday-lights-photos/" target="_blank">National Geographic</a>, Antioquia’s impressive 2550-meter-long “<em><strong>Alumbrado Navideño</strong></em>” is the number one reason why you should visit Medellin this Christmas.</p>
<p>The impressive outdoor show will stretch along 14 different municipalities, with Medellin’s central hub in Carabobo Norte shining the brightest. Expect over 31 million colorful, eco-friendly LED lights (which reduce energy consumption by 40%), scores of local food vendors, lively crowds and music.</p>
<p>While the official lighting of the <em>Alumbrado </em>will be held on Wednesday, November 30th at 6:30 pm (free admission), the lights won’t be lit daily until the official event dates – December 3, 2016 to January 9, 2017 between 6 PM and midnight.</p>
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<h4><strong>2. Traditional food is an attraction in itself in Medellin</strong></h4>
<p>.<br />
A destination is more authentically experienced by eating its food–another reason why foreigners should visit Medellin during Christmas. Delicacies such as sabajón (aguardiente eggnog), chicharron (crispy pork rinds), buñuelos (deep-fried cassava or tapioca dumplings stuffed with fresh, salty cheese), and natilla (Colombian-style pudding) are among the <a href="http://www.mycolombianrecipes.com/colombian-christmas-and-new-years-traditions" target="_blank">traditional Christmas foods</a> you must try.</p>
<p>You will likely find many of these traditional dishes, drinks, and desserts being sold by the food vendors sprinkled throughout the Christmas <em>Alumbrados</em>.</p>
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<h4><strong>3. Christmas lasts an entire month, not just a few days</strong></h4>
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This is not only a Medellin tradition, but a Latin American one: Christmas lasts the entire month of December, usually extending for another week in January! So that is approximately five weeks of traditional food, bright lights, and lively spirits to enjoy.</p>
<div id="attachment_11445" style="width: 766px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-11445" class="size-full wp-image-11445" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.latinabroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Medellin-weather-Christmas.png?resize=584%2C386&ssl=1" alt="Medellin weather in Christmas" width="584" height="386" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.latinabroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Medellin-weather-Christmas.png?w=756&ssl=1 756w, https://i0.wp.com/www.latinabroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Medellin-weather-Christmas.png?resize=300%2C198&ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/www.latinabroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Medellin-weather-Christmas.png?resize=454%2C300&ssl=1 454w" sizes="(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px" /><p id="caption-attachment-11445" class="wp-caption-text">Weather in Medellin is always pleasant</p></div>
<h4><strong>4. The weather is perfect</strong></h4>
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Despite its close proximity to the equator, Medellin’s high elevation (4905 feet above sea level) equals mild, temperate weather year-round. No wonder this mountainous capital is also known as the City of the Eternal Spring!</p>
<p>Temperatures typically hover between 60 and 85°F, meaning a subtropical weather that allows you to take full advantage of its more than 100 parks and public spaces.</p>
<div id="attachment_11446" style="width: 770px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-11446" class="wp-image-11446 size-full" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.latinabroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Medellin-Parks.png?resize=584%2C387&ssl=1" alt="Medellin parks" width="584" height="387" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.latinabroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Medellin-Parks.png?w=760&ssl=1 760w, https://i0.wp.com/www.latinabroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Medellin-Parks.png?resize=300%2C199&ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/www.latinabroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Medellin-Parks.png?resize=452%2C300&ssl=1 452w" sizes="(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px" /><p id="caption-attachment-11446" class="wp-caption-text">one of many Medellin’s many parks</p></div>
<h4><strong>5. Free entrance to museums and parks</strong></h4>
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<p>Speaking of public spaces: parks and <a href="http://www.colombia.co/en/visit-colombia/tourism-by-regions/best-places-colombia-spend-holidays/" target="_blank">museums offer free admission</a> to children under 12 during Christmas.</p>
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<p>Christmas in Medellin is all about the preservation of traditions and family unity–woven together by an outstanding light show, delicious cuisine, inviting weather, and a long holiday season.</p>
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<h2>Yardbird Southern Table</h2>
<p><em>1600 Lenox Ave.</em></p>
<p>Yardbird’s brunch may seem traditional on the surface, but once you dig in, it’s a different story. Case in point: strawberry waffles with dulce de leche. Butter-and-honey biscuits with pepper jelly and 27-hour-brined crispy chicken, dredged in spices and flour. Thick house-cured, smoked pork belly bacon. Dozens of whiskey and bourbon pairings to choose from.</p>
<p>Chef Todd Harrington’s <a href="http://runchickenrun.com/menu/" target="_blank">Southern menu</a> is best sampled tapas-style, so pick several dishes for the table and enjoy. Brunch hours are Saturdays and Sundays, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.</p>
<h2>GK Bistronomie</h2>
<p><em>218 NW 25th St.</em></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">A unique Miami brunch affair awaits at this Peruvian bistro in Wynwood. GKB, as it is affectionately known, is the perfect spot for lengthy girl talks thanks to the unlimited $24 Billette Rosé from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. every Sunday. Other items that stand out from the new à la carte brunch include pulled pork quinoa with fried egg, softshell crab Benedict, and guava-mascarpone-stuffed French toast.</p>
<h2>Hakkasan</h2>
<p><em>Inside Fontainebleau Resort, 4441 Collins Ave.</em></p>
<p>Brunch at this four-diamond award-winning Miami Beach spot is more of a huge lunch than a breakfast. I guess it depends on who you ask.</p>
<p>Western meal classifications aside, Hakkasan’s weekend prix fixe is a steal at $28 per person. Available between 12 and 2:45 p.m., it includes two dim sum baskets (crisp and steamed), choice of an entrée, a vegetable, a plate of either rice or noodles, and dessert. You’ll feel like a dumpling yourself once you happily roll out of there.</p>
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<h2>Batch Gastropub</h2>
<p><em>30 SW 12th St.</em></p>
<p>One of the most casual brunches in Miami does not veer far from the traditional, but some of its dishes are unique enough to make it to my list. Batch’s crown jewel in my book is the <a href="http://www.batchmiami.com/menu/brunch/" target="_blank">Mac Attack</a> ($12), delicate gnocchi smothered in aged Gruyère cheese and sprinkled with “Dorito dust.” The list of add-ons for this unique macaroni and cheese dish is equally impressive. Pick from grilled or fried chicken, hanger steak, pulled pork, shrimp, pecanwood-smoked bacon, pork belly, whiskey caramelized onions, roasted mushrooms, a farm egg, corn, rosemary fries, and truffle oil.</p>
<h2>Midtown Oyster Bar</h2>
<p><em>3301 NE 1st Ave., Suite 103-1</em></p>
<p>This Midtown Miami brunch is all about the Benedicts. Midtown Oyster Bar has three kinds, including buttery Maine lobster, Norwegian smoked salmon with capers, and Alaskan crab meat with asparagus. All arrive paired with spongy English muffins, runny poached eggs, and that thick hollandaise sauce to create the epitome of a good ol’ brunch.</p>
<p>Not a Benedict lover? Then their $25 bottomless mimosas and sparkling rosé may do the trick for you.</p>
<p>Whether your ideal brunch includes unlimited mimosas or hearty food, none of these unique Miami brunches will disappoint you. Plan your Sunshine State getaway today!</p>
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Batu paragliding: My life as a Darmasiswa scholar in Malang, Indonesia
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studying abroad in Egypt
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An Ugly Day in Koh Tao Island: My Motorcycle Road Trip [VIDEO]
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Singapore Botanic Gardens
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