I know I’m jumping around quite a bit on the blog, but I couldn’t wrap up Montevideo without talking about this. It’s taken me quite a bit of time to write about it, because I could never find the right way to capture this experience. And even now I don’t feel like I’m doing it justice. So I always say that I hope to get really authentic, one-of-a-kind cultural experiences when traveling, but to be honest, that doesn’t happen to us…
Top 5 Restaurants in Ciudad Vieja, Montevideo
As much as I rave about Uruguay, it does have its downsides, such as the lack of imaginative food. You’re most likely to encounter pizzas, pastas, sandwiches, the chivito (their version of a burger), and maybe a parrilla or two. Even locals will say that the food here is not very creative or progressive. Uruguay is very much a meat-and-potatoes kind of culture. And what’s even worse is that eating out in Montevideo costs a pretty penny. If I thought food in Buenos…
South America Instagram Round-up
Our South America trip is done. Over. I already miss it a lot, from the guy who belts out Nirvana songs outside my window to spending afternoons in cozy cafes (no, Starbucks just doesn’t cut it). I’m no where near done sharing about South America, but for now I thought I’ll do something a little more fun, while re-living some of my best memories! If you don’t already know, I’m a big fan of Instagram (see my pictures here)! Here is a random selection…
[Montevideo] Eating Pets?
I suppose I always knew it would happen eventually. It was just a matter of when. I mean, D’s been raving about the rabbit paella in Barcelona for practically as long as I’ve known him. “I’m taking you there someday, and you’re going to share it with me.” I can’t though. Even though I have a pretty open mind about trying new foods while traveling (though I’m pretty sure there’s no way I’m going to eat bugs), I absolutely refuse…
An Introduction to Ciudad Vieja, Montevideo
There are some cities that just feel like home right away. Montevideo is that city for me. I never thought I’d love Montevideo so much. I mean, I’ve never even heard of this little capital city until a few months ago. We only picked this place because we were visiting Buenos Aires and needed somewhere else to go for a month. Enter Montevideo – an easy boat ride across the river from BA. We’re honestly the laziest travelers I know, so easy wins…
[Montevideo] Two Years and a Special Dinner
As I was drafting this post, my heart led me in a different direction than what I originally intended. So, this week’s Foodie Friday takes on more of a personal flair, and the food part becomes secondary. Ironically, this post features probably the most interesting meal I’ve ever had. One day, while lunching at our favorite restaurant, Jacintos, in Old Town Montevideo, I noticed something new on their chalkboard menu. Cena de Invierno (Winter Dinner) and below it, 3 names,…
Montevideo, Uruguay: First Impressions
We sailed towards Montevideo into a gorgeous sunset, the horizon exploding into streaks of pink and gold. Is there a better way to be greeted into a new country?! By the time we docked and disembarked, the sun would have completely set and we would be met by a gust of crisp evening air. We follow our host, Greg, as we walk from the Buquebus terminal to our apartment for the next month, wheeling our luggage over the cobblestone streets. We…