The Hidden Gem That Is Uruguay w/ Karen Higgs

Joining me today is someone who used to sing 60’s covers in a psychedelic rock bar in Costa Rica, whose hometown is roughly 8,000 miles from where she now lives, and who is the only Uruguay guidebook author who actually lives there, Karen Higgs from guruguay.com.

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In This Episode

05:50 Pronunciation & Mistaken Identities

13:15 History & Culture of Uruguay

20:00 How Did You End Up In Uruguay?

24:20 Falling In Love With Uruguay

28:30 The Reactions To Uruguay From Abroad

31:50 What Is Uruguay Known For?

35:35 Itineraries (Including Beaches & Wine Country), When To Go, & When To Book

50:00 The City, The Food, The Music Scene, & The Carnivals

57:00 Temperatures You Can Expect

58:30 The Costs & What To Budget

01:06:50 Biggest Travel Mishaps

Important Links

FREE Guide To Karen's Favorite Places To Eat, Drink, & Visit In Uruguay

Grab Karen's Uruguay Guide Books

The Guru'Guay Guide to Montevideo on Audible.com

Find Karen over at Guru'Guay

Follow Karen on Instagram | Facebook | YouTube

Discover Uruguay Facebook Group

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