Author: ana@gnometrotting.com
Foods you must try in Colombia
Even after spending an entire trip dedicated to the culinary delights of Paris, there’s no food destination that I have enjoyed more in recent memory than Colombia. Everything in Colombia is effortlessly good. It’s homemade comfort food at its best, whether it’s from a fancy resort restaurant or a sweaty hole-in-the-wall with a live-in cat.…
Rest and relaxation at the Irotama Resort in Santa Marta, Colombia
As I’ve gotten older, I’ve started putting more emphasis on vacations that actually feel like a vacation, as opposed to ones that are action-packed but exhausting. That’s why I was excited to spend a long weekend in Santa Marta simply resting and relaxing at the Irotama Resort. The stay did not disappoint. Rooms, rates, and…
Flying transatlantic with your wife for the first time
Even though we’ve been together for five years and have traveled to more than a dozen countries as a couple, there is always more to learn and experience with your spouse. But sometimes, the novel thing is the less-than-pleasant experience of flying 16 hours from Central Europe to the United States. Leading up to the…
Surviving a vacation with your in-laws
Like Thanksgiving dinners and family reunions, you may inevitably have the opportunity to take a vacation with your spouse’s parents. For some people, this might sound like a daunting chore. For others, it might be delightful. Most of us probably land somewhere in the middle. Regardless of where you fall in the spectrum, you’d probably…
The pros and cons of room and board
With travel becoming increasingly complicated and stressful, it might be tempting to opt for accommodations that offer room and board just to simplify your life. Indeed, having meals included in the cost of your hotel might be the perfect way to vacation without having to worry about anything. But what are the downsides? And is…
Wellness and relaxation in Marianske Lazne
Marianske Lazne is one of the premier spa destinations in the Czech Republic. Known for its vast green parks and surroundings, the town is a quieter version of its neighbor to the north, Karlovy Vary. Marianske Lazne attracts visitors from all over the country and neighboring Germany for laid back wellness vacations. Though the town…
