Native Notes Archives | Travelspective

Locals Circle | Monti in Rome

The neighborhood of Monti is just one of Rome’s many hidden gems. Visitors will make it a point to see its famous landmarks such as the Colosseum and Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica, but often neglect the spaces between them.

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Insight | Hidden Art in Rome

As if to underscore that point, we ran into Fulvi de Bonis, a local art historian, who led us on a back alley tour the likes of which would rival any guide’s itinerary.

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Insight | When in Rome

Rome is an open-air museum that dates back to the beginning of the 6th century. Anyone who comes for a visit and runs into a local like Paolo Ferrini, should count their lucky stars and follow the old saying “when in Rome.”

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Perspective | Istanbul

Istanbul is unquestionably a city that beats to its own drum; a percussion that is induced by Ottoman tradition and regional influences that soundtracks one of the most beautiful cityscapes in the world.

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Insight | Vietnamese Food in Hanoi

Travel has its perks, but what put Hanoi in the running for top destinations to eat your way through is the rampant abundance of choice. Every corner we turned came with a medley of aromas wafting on the breeze.

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Travelspective Perspective San Francisco Startup City

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Insight | Tech Crunch in Startup City

We get an inside look at some unicorn hopefuls as they unveil their start-ups to the world.

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Insight | San Marcos, Guatemala

There’s no better way to get a feel for Mayan culture than by immersing yourself in the lakeside community of San Marcos. The locals dress in bright and cheerful garments, not for show, but because their cultural traditions remain untouched by modern times.

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Tap’D In | Miami

Dear Miami, Your temperament, like the weather, is a hot and unapologetic reminder that Miami is not like anywhere else in the United States.

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Perspective Havana Cuba Essentials Havana Cuba Rhythm

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Essentials Havana | Rhythm of the City

Havana is a city that feels frozen in time. It’s a time-warp that takes you straight back to a laidback Caribbean circa the 1950s when live music was thrumming amid the city streets as locals swayed to the sounds of an idyllic time.

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