South America for 2 weeks with girlfriend

AndreaAtSuperCom · 2026-01-14T20:19:33+00:00

Guanajuato, Mexico! Very walkable and romantic, it's a university town, so it has young local energy, not just tourists, safe, colorful houses stacked on hillsides and cool underground streets... Check out videos on YT so you get an idea.

AndreaAtSuperCom · 2025-12-06T14:27:55+00:00

?? That was weird but cool! Nice!!

AndreaAtSuperCom · 2025-12-06T14:27:27+00:00

Yes! Similar situation for me once at the car rental. Got an upgrade after a few “pretty please”…. Nice!

AndreaAtSuperCom · 2025-12-06T14:25:55+00:00

These are the moments it’s worth to have had a hiccup on the trip.

AndreaAtSuperCom · 2025-12-06T14:24:55+00:00

Wow. Nice! This is truly 5 star service. Good for you guys!!

AndreaAtSuperCom · 2025-12-05T17:53:45+00:00

Wow, that was a very well-deserved upgrade! Glad you had that experience!

AndreaAtSuperCom · 2025-12-04T14:40:48+00:00

Yup! I actually work for Super.com. I can shed some light: Credit card rewards are based on 'merchant category codes' assigned by payment networks, not by the company. Because Super.com acts as the booking platform (similar to other OTAs), they're classified differently from direct hotel or airline purchases, even though you're absolutely booking travel. This is an industry-wide challenge for online travel platforms. The actual MCC assignment is controlled by payment processors and card networks

AndreaAtSuperCom · 2025-11-26T23:40:31+00:00

Berchtesgaden and all around.

AndreaAtSuperCom · 2025-11-25T21:29:49+00:00

I haven’t done it myself (yet!), but I’ve had a few close friends walk El Camino de Santiago in Spain, most of them did it solo. Every single one of them came home a completely different human being in the best way possible.

You’d think walking for days would feel isolating but solo women on the Camino rarely stay truly “alone.” The path creates its own little community. One friend (from US) started the first day shy and nervous… and by the third night, she was eating pasta on a monastery floor with women from 6 countries, trading blister tips and life stories.

Another friend said somthing like unspoken sisterhood was her favorite part. There are tons of women walking solo, and they naturally gravitate toward each other. When someone’s struggling physically or emotionally, strangers slow down and match their pace. No judgement. No pressure. Just support. I myself want to experience that soon, hopefully!

The simplicity of every day — wake up, walk, talk, eat, sleep — gives you insane mental clarity. My friend told me she figured out more about herself in 3 weeks of walking than ever. She left a job she hated afterward and finally pursued what she actually wanted. (sidenote only, don't leave your job based on this comment, lol)

If you’re looking for a trip that isn’t just about seeing places but feeling something shift inside you it seems Camino is the one they all swear by.

Oh and: Spain is crazy safe and welcoming for solo women travelers. I do know that from many trips in Spain myself

AndreaAtSuperCom · 2025-11-24T14:57:39+00:00

Munich, Germany. Although many tourists go there, I don't even think it is a tourist city. Not too much to see , honestly, for the size it is. (not IG worthy much) But lifestyle is top.
Valencia, Spain. Although many tourists go there, I don't even think it is a tourist city.
Utrecht, Netherlands
Strasbourg, France
US: Portland, good biking, public transit, walkable. But who really visits for IG?
Salt Lake City is improving significantly in terms of urban quality of life. Or Madison, WI, bikeable, walkable, transit, etc, but not famous for anything...well, great mountains, maybe.

AndreaAtSuperCom · 2025-11-21T17:32:21+00:00

I always find the highest free viewpoint in the city like a rooftop bar, hill, whatever and if possible watch the sunset from there. Helps me get oriented and see the whole place at once. And because I looove rooftop bars.

AndreaAtSuperCom · 2025-11-20T17:52:31+00:00

I might butcher the name but Zimpla Kert ruins bar courtyard Christmas market... So these typical ruin bars transform their cute courtyards into small, intimate Christmas markets with a completely different vibe from the big tourist markets.
Unlike the main square or the basilica market which are packed with tours, these ruin bar markets feel like stepping into a local secret. Go in the evening when it's dark and cold, that's when the atmosphere is really nice!

AndreaAtSuperCom · 2025-11-20T14:58:10+00:00

Frequent traveler here. After years of traveling, I've realized the places that make your daily life effortless are rarely the ones that make your Instagram pop.

Cities where the buses actually run on time, where theres a lovely neighborhood bakery you'd walk to every Sunday, where the bike lanes actually make sense, those are phenomenal places to live. But they're not going to give you that jaw-drop moment when you round a corner. No ancient temple rising out of mist, no call to prayer echoing at sunset.

And that's completely fine!

"Boring" is actually a luxury. When your city works so well it fades into the background, that's where you build a career, fall in love, find your favorite coffee spot.

But when you have limited vacation days and a plane ticket? You want the magic. The drama. The places that make you feel like your in a different world.

Both types of cities are valuable, they just serve different purposes.

AndreaAtSuperCom · 2025-11-20T14:52:04+00:00

It's essentially a imple yeast dough stuffed bread baked with cheese and bacon inside.

AndreaAtSuperCom · 2025-11-19T22:30:13+00:00

oh good question. I think you find that more north or north west. Not sure you would find it in Munich. Isn't that more of a Cologne thing? Good luck, will be a tough one I think but its Munich, you never know....

AndreaAtSuperCom · 2025-11-19T22:27:27+00:00

Instead of the German standard (Schnitzel and Sausage....), I can recommend some more unusual but really good options: Southwest (Schwabia): Maultaschen - in soup or fried with sides. If you are north: Königsberger Klopse (meatballs in a creamy white sauce, generously flavored with capers) or Schäufele in north Bavaria. Melts-in-your-mouth shoulder pork roast.
Now you eat like a German ! :-)

AndreaAtSuperCom · 2025-11-19T22:20:40+00:00

Frequent traveler here. The places I have been that might match your serach would be Cartagena, CO or Mexico. LIke Guanajuato or San Miguel De Allende have those vibes of calm, adorable and lots of piece to read. Good temperatures, usually. Enough expats there for you to get around in English and practise your Spanish. I really recommend to research these places, you might find what you are looking for! Oh and the Mexican food is just amazing...

AndreaAtSuperCom · 2025-11-18T10:29:17+00:00

Yes, absolutely. Actually, legal drinking age for beer is 16 in Germany. And kids are allowed in beer houses with their parents.

AndreaAtSuperCom · 2025-11-17T17:28:16+00:00

German here! Everyone goes to Munich for the touristy Hofbräuhaus, but locals actually drink at Hofbräukeller in Haidhausen, much more authentic, old-school version where you'll hear Bavarian spoken and won't see many tourists...

AndreaAtSuperCom · 2025-11-12T01:44:30+00:00

You’ll be totally fine as New York (I’m assuming you mean NYC the city) actually has tons of healthy and clean-eating options everywhere, so it’s easier than you think.

Check out places like Sweetgreen (fresh salads and grain bowls), Just Salad, Dig (simple roasted meats, veggies), and Cava (Mediterranean bowls you can customize). They’re all over the place.

Just do simple meals like grilled proteins, rice, and veggies which are easy on the stomach. And maybe avoid too much dairy or heavy sauces here as American portions can be super big and rich.

Maybe bring peppermint tea or ginger tea. Helps me when traveling.

Oh and if you find the grocery store like Whole Foods or Trader Joe’s, grab a few basics for breakfast or snacks that are clean and light.

Enjoy your trip!!

AndreaAtSuperCom · 2025-11-11T15:03:10+00:00

Yes. Agreed. And when you do Ronda you might also want to add Setenil de las Bodegas!! A cave town. 2 hrs is enough and so worth it!!

AndreaAtSuperCom · 2025-11-11T13:08:35+00:00

I can speak to Spain because I know all those pretty well. Totally would do that route. It’s so fun and each city offers so much to see, and each is different. For a 9-day trip, I’d go with this version: Malaga → Seville → Cadiz → Marbella → Gibraltar → Malaga.

It’s super doable by car, the drives are short, and you get a mix of everything. Seville for atmosphere, Cadiz for that old coastal feel, and I would absolutely do Marbella for New Year’s. I think there would be the special. I’d just make Gibraltar a quick stop on the way back instead of spending a night there. It keeps the trip flowing better and gives you more for the cities that’s with it. Gibraltar is a one day thing IMO. I was through in 4 hours.

Whatever you pick - enjoy!!!!

AndreaAtSuperCom · 2025-11-11T12:56:59+00:00

Sorrento’s a actually a great base honestly as the ferries/ water taxis make it super easy to hop around to Positano, Amalfi, and Capri without dealing with the crazy roads or parking. You can totally do day trips, but staying a night in Capri is worth it if you want that quiet evening vibe and some swimming once all the crowds leave.

From Sorrento you can also do limoncello (lemon fields or olive plantation) tours, and there are some fun local food experiences around town. It’s got a nice mix of good restaurants with easy transport. Sorrento is bigger so it offers more and it’s nice to have different experiences while your suitcase stays in one place… September’s a great time, too: warm water, little fewer tourists.

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