Year: 2017

The Perfect Christmas Dinner at La Ruta del Lechon

There's something special about being in the right place at the right time. On our recent trip to Puerto Rico, we were serendipitously in the right place at the right time on La Ruta del Lechon, an area in rural, mountainous Guavate known for its roadside restaurants that roast whole pigs.

Although these restaurants are open on weekdays, we had heard that weekends are really where it's at. On weekends the road is one giant street party with music and dancing, and it's so crowded that it's common for your car to get blocked in. Well, not only did we visit on a weekend, we visited on Christmas weekend.

Christmas day, specifically.

You see, eating lechon on Christmas is a Puerto Rican tradition and we were definitely in the right place at the right time.

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Are 3 Days in Hong Kong Enough Time to Enjoy It All?

It is a bit unusual to come off of spending 3 weeks in one country to hit back in my European trend of spending 3 days in another. 

Of course, when thinking of the size relativity of Hong Kong to its neighboring China, one could say I did incredibly wrong by China in comparison. 

Still, 72 hours in Hong Kong allowed for a lot of quick site seeing, and a lot still to be missed.

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How to Visit Tian Tan Buddha if You Have a Layover in Hong Kong

It’s not uncommon for people traveling to Asia to have a layover in Hong Kong. The good news is, you don’t have to sit around and be bored! You can visit the Tian Tan Buddha, or Big Buddha- one of the many things to do in Hong Kong, located approximately 40 minutes to an hour away from the Hong Kong International Airport.

First of all, get an Octopus Card. Not only will you be able transit, you can also buy food without needing to have any cash on hand. This is a great way to get Hong Kong dollar without having to exchange or withdraw money from an ATM. Simply load up your Octopus Card at one of the many 7-11’s in Hong Kong and you are ready to visit the Big Buddha.

To get there, take the MTR to Tung Chung station. Once you get off the MTR, you will then enter a mall called CityGate. The interesting thing about this mall is it has facilities for you to store your luggage!

Next, you either have the option of taking the Ngong Ping Cable Car, or the bus. Your option will depend on your budget, as the price for a round-trip gondola ride is fairly expensive. You decision will also be based on your willingness to line-up for the cable car. (Hint: It’s a VERY long line up!).

Once you reach the top, that’s when the fun begins!

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How Much Money Does it Cost to Travel Myanmar for 11 Days?

Traveling to Myanmar was more expensive than I had anticipated.

While it is still a SE Asia destination, making it less expensive compared to Europe or Australia, but it wasn’t cheap like Thailand or the Philippines.

To be honest, it was the accommodations that got me, and sadly, I don’t see the prices dropping anytime soon.

If anything, prices will go up because Myanmar now has an over saturation of tourists. No longer is Myanmar an off-beaten path, but it is now more popular than ever with over crowding in Bagan, Yangon and Inle Lake becoming the common theme.

As every says, it is better to visit Myanmar now as opposed to later. Despite the flock of tourists, it will only get worse later. Go now before it becomes a swimming pool of humans all in one place!

How much money I spent in Myanmar during my 11 days there:

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