The Extra Pack of Peanuts Travel Podcast is hosted by Travis Sherry, a serial entrepreneur and world traveler. Known as "Rick Steves for the new generation", this podcast will teach you everything you need to know to travel more and spend less. From interviews with some of the world's most famous travel names, like Chris Guillebeau, Bruce Poon Tip, AJ Jacobs, Chris Christensen and others to specific travel advice on how to use frequent flyer miles, score cheap hotels, pack like a pro, and travel on a budget, this show does it all. We'll also highlight specific destinations, telling you what it's really like to travel to India, the best places to eat and sleep in Paris, and top everything off with our Top 10 lists, which will make you laugh, reminisce, and ultimately, be filled with wanderlust. To find out even more, visit our renowned travel site at www.extrapackofpeanuts.com.
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The Hidden Gem That Is Uruguay w/ Karen Higgs
Joining me today is someone who used to sing 60’s covers in a psychedelic rock bar in Costa Rica, whose hometown is roughly 8,000 miles from where she now lives, and who is the only Uruguay guidebook author who actually lives there, Karen Higgs from guruguay.com.
Is Uruguay now on your travel bucket list? Let us know by tagging us in a post on Instagram at @ExtraPackofPeanuts.
In This Episode- 05:50 Pronunciation & Mistaken Identities
- 13:15 History & Culture of Uruguay
- 20:00 How Did You End Up In Uruguay?
- 24:20 Falling In Love With Uruguay
- 28:30 The Reactions To Uruguay From Abroad
- 31:50 What Is Uruguay Known For?
- 35:35 Itineraries (Including Beaches & Wine Country), When To Go, & When To Book
- 50:00 The City, The Food, The Music Scene, & The Carnivals
- 57:00 Temperatures You Can Expect
- 58:30 The Costs & What To Budget
- 01:06:50 Biggest Travel Mishaps
Important Links
- FREE Guide To Karen's Favorite Places To Eat, Drink, & Visit In Uruguay
- Grab Karen's Uruguay Guide Books
- The Guru'Guay Guide to Montevideo on Audible.com
- Find Karen over at Guru'Guay
- Follow Karen on Instagram | Facebook | YouTube
- Discover Uruguay Facebook Group
- Location Indie
- Want to follow our adventures? Check out our Instagram's @ExtraPackOfPeanuts, @HeatherSherry, and @TravelingWhitMyles