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A Bird's Nest Hotel?
Plus a Portuguese seafood feast, the third-largest pyramid in the world, and the case for traveling more
Greg
December 29, 2023
Happy Friday and an early Happy New Year to all you Travel Onistas. If you’re New Year’s Resolution involves planning a trip, you’ve come to the right place. And if not, maybe it should. 😌
Stay tuned for next week where I’ll try something different. In the spirit of the new year, I’ll be sharing my top 5 travel experiences from 2023!
“I always wonder why birds choose to stay in the same place when they can fly anywhere on the earth, then I ask myself the same question.”
Here’s what’s on the itinerary today:
Stay in Sanya, China
This hotel certainly qualifies as unique. I came across this hotel scrolling through social media recently and felt it was worth sharing. These bird’s nest villas painted against the luscious, green mountainside look to create a remarkably serene environment for a relaxing getaway. The hotel is surrounded by pristine nature and looks to be family-friendly as well with proximity to Yalong Bay Tropical Paradise Forest Park.
A friend of mine lives in Hong Kong, and I am consistently blown away by the natural beauty he has easy access to. I would love to get to China at some point, but for now, I’ll continue to admire from afar.
Eat, Drink, and Be Merry in Lisbon, Portugal
Anthony Bourdain described the menu at Ramiro as “a barrage of minimalist seafood of maximum quality.” That was enough for me to give it a shot. I’m not usually a huge fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed this place, and feel Bourdain summed it up perfectly.
With an extensive menu of nearly every sea-born treat you can imagine, Cervejaria Ramiro is an unpretentious establishment with great service and great food. The wine and bread delivered as much as the seafood. While this was once a local hot spot, I’m not too sure how locals feel about its recent surge in popularity. Nonetheless, it is worth a visit!
Experience in Mexico City, Mexico
Known as the “The City of the Gods" this ancient marvel is home to the third largest pyramid in the world and many other impressive structures. Located about 30 miles northeast of Mexico City, the site is well worth the drive. The city has hosted a range of cultures over the years and is an important piece of the history of humanity. It’s surreal to walk around and imagine what it was like in its heyday.
Carry On
I really, really enjoyed this piece. Targeted towards readers in their twenties, this article is a compelling case for traveling while you’re young. It certainly offered some thoughts that I had not considered before. Be warned — it will likely leave you wanting to plan your next backpacking trip ASAP. Jack Raines is a writer that I’ve recently found and I greatly appreciate his style.
I’d love to hear some of your perspectives on the piece — reply with your thoughts!
AI Travel Art Piece of the Week
A monkey arriving at the airport for his first flight
Recommendation Zone 🌟
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Cheers ‘til next week,
T.O.