San Francisco For your inner hippie
Blending the peace and love atmosphere with the techy culture, San Francisco never gets boring. It's a city that checks all the boxes: culture, food, beauty, parks, museums and awesome people. You can still feel the freedom, liberation and marijuana scent in the parks, but surely the city has change a lot since the Summer of Love. Apart from taking a picture next to the Golden Gate bridge, you should include other things in your itinerary.
We recommend:
- If you are an artsy person, then you shouldn't skip the Museum of Modern Art
- For an off-track sightseeing, climb up to Bernal Heights to see the sunset and enjoy how the city lits up as the sun goes down
- Pay a visit to Haight-Ashbury and get that hippie vibe
- Try authentic Mexican cuisine at Taqueria El buen Sabor for cheap, fast, and super delicious tacos and enchiladas
New Orleans For the music lovers
Very different from any other city in the United States, New Orleans is the result of the a mix of influences and events throughout the history. Being at first colonised France and then taken over by the Spanish colons, the european heritage is mixed with the African influence of the slaves that were brought back in the day, deriving in the creole culture that you can breathe in the streets.
Music, gastronomy, architecture and history are just some of the reasons why you should visit this incredible and unique city.
We recommend:
- Enjoy the architecture and vibes of the French Quartier
- Try the best jambalaya in Coop's place
- Soak in New Orleans history at the Backstreet Cultural Museum
- If you are looking for a dive bar with odd drinks and a jukebox then you should visit The Saint Bar
- Enjoy the live music in any of the amazing bars of Frenchmen st
Vancouver Island For the nature enthusiasts
Breathtaking views, rainforests and incredible trails are some the reasons that drive travelers to this massive island. Nature lovers, excitement- seekers, those who want to avoid crowds, listen up because this may be the place for you.
This wonderful place is part of British Columbia, in Canada, and we like it because it's a different option, not as exploited as many other places, and has so much to offer.
Easy to get there from Vancouver or Richmond, taking a ferry you'll see yourself in the island before you even realise. Although the capital, Victoria, has lovely parks, restaurants and going for a stroll is more than recommended, our top picks require renting a car and explore the island.
We recommend:
- Go on a unique hike where you can discover a crashed airplane from WWII in Tofino
- Try the Nanaimo bars - a local delicacy that you can't miss out
- Goats on the roof market. One-of-a-kind grocery store, market, ice-cream shop and more. And yes, they have goats chilling on their roof.
- Visit some of the best beaches of British Columbia
