Archive for the ‘Travel Guides – Country Guides’ Category
Lost Girls’ Guide to Buenos Aires, Argentina
By Annie Shustrin
There are few cities in the world that can be diverse both in culture and history while at the same time maintaining a strong individual soul. One of those cities is Buenos Aires. Commonly called the “Paris of South America,” its European roots are evident in the architecture,...
June 22nd, 2012 | Argentina, City Guides, Travel Guides - Country Guides | Read More
Lost Girls Guide to Lima, Peru
By Leora Novick
“Lets just spend one night in Lima, and then get the hell out of there!” In the midst of a planning session for my two-month backpacking trip to Peru, I thought I knew it all. Everyone kept issuing warnings about the dark and rainy Peruvian capital, and how if we knew what was best,...
March 23rd, 2012 | City Guides, Country Guides, Peru, Travel Guides - Country Guides | Read More
Lost Girl’s Guide to Romania
By Ioana Popa
Special to Lost Girls
Country Overview
Romania – a mix between two worlds: a highly developed city-world and a wild, traditional country world. What surprises most people when they visit Romania is this striking dichotomy: in the cities you find all the culture, the technology,...
March 22nd, 2012 | Europe, Extras, Romania, Travel Guides - Country Guides | Read More
Torino Travel Guide: A Budget-Friendly Weekend in Torino, Italy
City Overview
Torino is one of Italy’s well-kept secrets. When I first heard about the city, I automatically thought of the 2006 Winter Olympics and that’s about it. However, Torino has so much more to offer, although it is a small city that can be seen in a weekend. Torino was actually the first...
June 10th, 2011 | City Travel, Italy, Travel Guides - Country Guides | Read More
On the Coast of Croatia: 7 Ideas to Making the Most of Zadar
By Candace Rardon
LG Section Editor
Just across the Adriatic Sea from Italy, tucked away between the former Yugoslavian states of Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbia, as well as Hungary and Slovenia, Croatia is almost easy to miss on the grand scale of a European map. But as the home of kind and generous...
June 3rd, 2011 | City Travel, Croatia, Travel Guides - Country Guides | Read More
Adventure Activites in Nicaragua
By: Brittany Gowan
LG Foreign Correspondent
From the ocean, to the volcanic lakes and lush rainforest, Nicaragua is an eco-paradise. On my recent trip to the land of lakes and volcanoes, I explored the diverse natural landscape and found myself continually impressed by this hidden gem.
Selva Negra, located...
April 22nd, 2011 | Nicaragua, Travel Guides - Country Guides | Read More
Madrid Travel Guide
By Briana Palma
LG Contributor
Travelers often skip over Spain’s vibrant capital city, opting instead for artistic adventures in Barcelona or relaxing getaways in the south. But Madrid, touted as the most Spanish city, is more about experiences rather than simple sights. From discovering national...
April 20th, 2011 | Spain, Travel Guides - Country Guides | Read More
Mallorca Travel Guide: Thing to Do in Mallorca
by Louis Jobin
Special to Lost Girls World
Mallorca is a beautiful island off the east coast of Spain, internationally renowned for its perfect sandy beaches, tasty Mediterranean cuisine and scenic mountain topography. Though the prices on and around the coast have been inflated by tourism, the center...
March 8th, 2011 | Europe, Travel Guides - Country Guides | Read More