Editor’s note: in his last article, writer Sam Spector told us the story of Muscat, Oman’s capital. Today he takes us outside the city to explore some of what seems like an incredibly cool country! For more of Sam’s adventures, be sure to click here to visit his index page. Think of the most beautiful,…
Yes, I am Jewish. While I am no longer overtly active in a religious sense, it is a huge part of my identity. So one of the things I made sure to make a part of my trip to Buenos Aires was to explore a bit of the Jewish community here. After all, Argentina has…
Another beautiful day in Buenos Aires, and another neighborhood to explore. More than most cities, Buenos Aires is a collection of unique neighborhoods, each with a completely different look and feel. Puerto Madero stands out for its ultra-modern appeal, new glass skyscrapers towering over the city’s old center. But there is more here to discover.…
Editor’s note: I’d like to introduce you all to Morgan Meredith. Morgan’s writing combines passions for geology, culture, and authentic experiences. Her remote work as a consultant for coaches (AccountableHero) allows her to explore often. It is my hope that she becomes a semi-regular contributor here at The Royal Tour, teaching us about the world…
In a country of good food, Argentina has a couple things that stand out above all others. This is the land of beef and red wine. And while neither are produced here in Buenos Aires, both can certainly be appreciated on a visit to the Argentine capital. More than that, both really must be experienced…
This is easily my favorite neighborhood in Buenos Aires. Yes, Palermo, located in the north of the city, just west of the Recoleta district (click here to read about Recoleta) is less touristy, with only a couple sights that would attract the average traveler. It lacks much of the spectacular architecture that defines some of…
Editor’s note: outside of Israel, I’ve explored little of the Middle East. I’m so grateful to Sam Spector for filling in some of these gaps for all of you here at The Royal Tour! For more of his adventures, click here to visit his index page. I have written about the glitz and glam of…
It seems a shame to make this comparison, but the fact is that while many Americans have heard of Simon Bolivar, the hero of the independence of most of northern South America (from Colombia down to Peru), few have heard of his southern equivalent, Jose de San Martin. In fact, until researching my trip to…
Some days, it’s nice to just wander, to have a basic plan of some things to see in a given neighborhood, and to see where the roads and paths between them take me. Today is one of those days, as I meander slowly from north to south in Buenos Aires’ Recoleta neighborhood. It is a…
But who is this Santa Evita?Why all this howling, hysterical sorrow?What kind of goddess has lived among us?How will we ever get by without her? “Oh What a Circus” Evita In 1996, when I was in high school, a film adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s Broadway play Evita was released. Starring Madonna,…