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  • 15 Pros and Cons of Living in Ho Chi Minh City – Goats On The Road

    15 Pros and Cons of Living in Ho Chi Minh City – Goats On The Road

    If you’re considering Ho Chi Minh for your next long-term destination, this article will highlight the pros of living in Ho Chi Minh City. For good measure, I’ll also be talking about the cons so you can decide fairly if the move is for you. I recently spent 6 weeks working remotely from Vietnam’s biggest…

  • Video: Take a tour of Mexico’s hidden wine country, Valle de Guadalupe – The Points Guy

    Video: Take a tour of Mexico’s hidden wine country, Valle de Guadalupe – The Points Guy

    Found just an hour and a half south of San Diego is one of the wine world’s most hidden gems: Valle de Guadalupe. An up-and-coming region in Baja California, Mexico, Valle de Guadalupe has been catching global attention for its wineries, culinary explorations and eye-popping lodgings. In this video, TPG’s Marc Ramos and food and…

  • Where to Stay in Milan: The Best Neighborhoods for Your Visit

    Where to Stay in Milan: The Best Neighborhoods for Your Visit

    Posted: 3/28/2024 | March 28th, 2024 Milan is a popular destination for travelers who are into fashion and design. But there’s a lot of history and culture here too. The city was both the former capital of the Western Roman Empire and influential during the Italian Renaissance. I consider it a must-visit stop on any…

  • The 6 Best Hotels in Prague

    The 6 Best Hotels in Prague

    Posted: 3/28/24 | March 28th, 2024 Prague is one of my favorite cities in Europe. Ever since my first visit in 2006, I’ve loved coming here. The winding cobblestone streets, medieval buildings, and spacious squares give the city an unrivaled historic allure. Since my first visit, the city has skyrocketed in popularity. It gets crowded…

  • The 6 Best Hotels in Budapest

    The 6 Best Hotels in Budapest

    Posted: 3/28/24 | March 28th, 2024 I didn’t know what to expect when I first visited Budapest. I thought it would a drab, bland city, owing to its Communist past. Fortunately, I was wrong. Once under the radar, Budapest has been growing in popularity thanks to its affordability and its lively nightlife. The city also…

  • 10 Best Coffee Shops and Cafes in Chiang Mai (Laptop Friendly!) – Goats On The Road

    10 Best Coffee Shops and Cafes in Chiang Mai (Laptop Friendly!) – Goats On The Road

    If I had to give a title to the best spot for digital nomads in the world, Chiang Mai would 100% be in contention for the top spot. This is a place packed with other remote workers, a low cost of living, a captivating culture, and an amazing food scene. It’s so easy to work…

  • 10 Best Coffee Shops and Cafes in Chiang Mai (Laptop Friendly!) – Goats On The Road

    10 Best Coffee Shops and Cafes in Chiang Mai (Laptop Friendly!) – Goats On The Road

    If I had to give a title to the best spot for digital nomads in the world, Chiang Mai would 100% be in contention for the top spot. This is a place packed with other remote workers, a low cost of living, a captivating culture, and an amazing food scene. It’s so easy to work…

  • The 6 Best Hotels in Milan (Updated2024)

    The 6 Best Hotels in Milan (Updated2024)

    Posted: 3/27/2024 | March 27th, 2024 Italy’s second-largest city is best known as the fashion and design capital of the world, drawing millions of visitors each year. There’s also a ton of history here too (the city used to be the capital of the Western Roman Empire). And, shortly, Milan will take center-stage on the…

  • The Best Walking Tours in Florence

    The Best Walking Tours in Florence

    Posted: 3/27/2024 | March 27, 2024 Florence is one of the most popular cities in Italy. Its stunning Renaissance architecture gives it an iconic look, and the abundance of art could keep any traveler busy for weeks. There’s the Galleria de Uffizi, which holds some of the world’s most important Renaissance pieces; Michelangelo’s David, one…

  • 15 Pros and Cons of Living in Lisbon – Goats On The Road

    15 Pros and Cons of Living in Lisbon – Goats On The Road

    In this post, I’ll share with you my thoughts on the main pros and cons of living in Lisbon, Portugal’s beautiful capital. With its year-round sunshine, atmospheric cobblestone streets, colorful tiled buildings, and rich cultural and culinary scene, Lisbon is a pretty amazing place to live, all things considered. It’s one of my favorite cities…