I just want to go on record as saying that, even though I am a (guilty) carnivore, I do like to go meatless sometimes. But finding good vegetarian options can often be difficult when traveling. Before I went to San Juan, I had read about this little cafe that served quite a few vegetarian [...]
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El Convento: Luxury for the Solo Traveler
Anyone who says that to have a luxury hotel experience, you must sacrifice character, history, and culture hasn’t stayed at El Convento. This boutique luxury hotel, located on Calle Cristo in the heart of Old San Juan, is one of the city’s oldest structures. Founded in 1651, it served as a convent for 250 years. [...]
Yes, We Have No Mallorcas
One of the things you will read about Puerto Rico before going there is that the pace is much slower than what many of us are used to, particularly here in New England. We tend to be very time-bound, rushingrushingrushing from place to place, activity to activity, trying to squeeze as much in during the [...]
Snapshot of San Juan: Cat City
Old San Juan is filled with cats. Not to the point where you’re tripping over them or anything, but enough that it’s noticeable. I’m sure some are pets, but many are feral cats. Some residents think they’re a nuisance, while others think they’re part of San Juan culture and welcome them. There’s even an organization [...]
Catching a Ride in San Juan
I take public transportation regularly at home and try to do so when I travel as well. It’s an inexpensive way to get around and get the lay of the land when you’re tired of walking. As a solo traveler, I also welcome the opportunity to interact with others, and that’s easier when using public [...]
