Tagged With: travel tips
Travel Hack: How to Get a Room When Expedia Says a Hotel is Fully Booked
Text & Photos: Julie Schwietert Collazo ** We were landing in Cartagena when my seat mate turned to ask, “So, what do you do? What brings you to Colombia? Is it your first time?” When I answered, “I’m a writer–mostly travel; I’m working on some articles about Cartagena; no, it’s not my first time,” he … Continue reading
18 Tips from 18 Years of Travel
Text: Julie Schwietert Collazo Photos: Francisco Collazo & Julie Schwietert Collazo ** If my accounting is right (and it’s possible it’s not; I’m terrible with numbers), I’ve been traveling steadily now for 18 years. This month, actually, marks the first time I traveled abroad on my own– to Costa Rica, on a scholarship to study … Continue reading
6 Reasons to Love Mexico City
CollazoProjects calls Mexico City home for part of the year, and though Mexico’s capital city is often overlooked by tourists, who are drawn instead to the eastern shores of Cancun or the western beaches of Baja California and Cabo San Lucas, it’s well worth a visit. Here are a few reasons why: 6. Its architecture: … Continue reading
Where in the Web Are We?
It’s been a busy week for CollazoProjects! If you’ve missed any of these projects we’ve just finished, just click on over and get caught up! Why Travel is the Most Patriotic Act You Can Do: In celebration of July 4, Julie reflects upon why she travels to Cuba (hint: it’s not the rum or the … Continue reading
5 Ways to Avoid Sticking Out as a Tourist
Many people who travel want to blend in to experience local culture as authentically as possible. Try these five tips on your next trip: 5) Do not wear your backpack on your chest. It’s called a backpack for a reason. Of all the ridiculous advice given to travelers, the “backpack in the front” maxim is … Continue reading
