Las Vegas is a weird mix of extravagant, odd and funny. I remember having the most surreal feeling when we came out of the show Absinthe in Las Vegas one night. Not only this show was happening inside a circus tent by a grand Roman looking building (Ceasar’s Palace), right … more »
Author Archives: Zara
Carception!
As my Mom often says: “the big fish always ends up swallowing the small fish“. I’ve got to confess I hate that saying (not to the most positive message out there, right?) but when I saw this car inside a taxi in Tuxtla Gutierrez, Mexico, I couldn’t help but thinking … more »
CamelBackpackers in Phoenix: not your typical hostel!
Before you cross the door at CamelBackpackers, forget about any pre-conceived idea of “hostel” that you might have. Leaving that concept outside, you’ll come into CamelBackpackers Hostel, to realize this place is way cooler than most hostels out there! What makes CamelBackpackers special? The fact that, more than a business, … more »
A Spectacular Day in the Happiest Place on Earth!
One might think that as someone at Disney decided to call Disneyland (the original) “the happiest place on earth” these guys have no humility at all. But then you visit this place and realize “Why should they?! This is absolutely awesome!”. As you cross the gates of Disneyland in Anaheim, … more »
Happy Birthday at Disneyland!
Yesterday it was my birthday and I had an absolutely incredible day! We spent 13 fun-filled hours at Disneyland in California (the original!) and even got to meet Mickey Mouse himself! He took a break during the shoot of his next movie and was kind enough to take a photo … more »
Abineau Lodge: a B&B in the Arizona woods
While planning our visit to the iconic Grand Canyon, we decided to stay a couple of days in the not so far away town of Flagstaff. Even though we arrived at night, it didn’t take much time for us to realize that Flagstaff and the area around it is more … more »
On the Road: Arizona
I sit at the wheel of our rented Chevrolet but I feel like I could be on top of a horse. As I turn on the engine and the car starts moving, the soundtrack of Quentin Tarantino’s movie Django Unchained starts playing in my mind… and as I look outside … more »
Grand Canyon after sunset
As one of the most famous attractions in Arizona and the whole of the USA, Grand Canyon is indeed quite impressive. Quite often, people think that the Grand Canyon is the biggest canyon in the world. Although that spot is reserved for a canyon of greater proportions in Tibet, there … more »
Absinthe: outrageous fun in Las Vegas!
Leave all shyness, up-tightness and prejudice at home… and welcome to Absinthe! This is, quite probably, one of the most outrageously funny shows out there. And of course, it had to happen in Las Vegas! How can you mix stand up comedy, acrobatics, circus, erotic dances, aerial displays, music, … more »
Dejavu Travels in New York: part 2/2
Read Dejavu Travels in New York: part 1/2! Walking from our apartment in Queens to the nearest metro station was like reviving our time in Latin America. During a 10 minute walk, we could smell fried empanadas being sold in street carts, read boards for Cuban restaurants selling rice and … more »