Author: Chris Raine
Destinations
Why most South America travel guides are lying to you about where to go
I spent three months in South America and for the first three weeks, I was convinced I had made a massive, expensive mistake. I was sitting in a plastic chair in a bus terminal in Puno, Peru, clutching a bottle of lukewarm Gatorade and trying not to throw up on my own boots. The altitude […]
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Why you should probably ignore most travel guides about when to visit El Salvador
The heat in San Salvador in March is offensive. It’s not just ‘warm’ or ‘tropical.’ It is the kind of heat that feels like a damp wool blanket has been draped over your head while you’re trying to eat a heavy meal. I spent three days there last March, and by noon every day, I […]
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Why I actually prefer Chandigarh’s concrete corners over its famous gardens
Chandigarh is a weird place. People call it the “City Beautiful,” but that always felt like a slogan written by someone who has never had to navigate a roundabout at 5 PM on a Tuesday. It’s a city built on a grid, designed by a French guy who probably liked order a little too much. […]
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