I'm an adventurous culture vulture. I love to discover new music, art, and especially food. I've eaten everything from snake, worms, crickets and everything in between in search of a great meal.
Juliette Acker's Full profile
Hometown
Brooklyn, NY
Work published
On the website for www.intlconnections.com
Travel philosophy
Go in with an open mind and leave with an open heart.
Craziest place
The craziest place I have ever visited was a pay-by-the hour hotel in Paris. I was in Paris with some friends the night before New Year's Eve and our hotel had given our room to someone else, all the hotels in our price range and above, were booked, the only game in town was this hotel frequented by prostitutes. The room was so disgusting I slept in my clothes and the bathroom was even worse so I washed up in the bathrooms of Bon Marche for the two days I was there.
Bizarre experience
I was at party in Zimbabwe when a guy found out I was from the United States. He proceeded to talk to me as he had saw and heard men do in music videos, using some really derogatory names for women. After some firm explanations about the reality vs. the imagery of the US, he understood that his language wasn't appropriate, but it just showed me the power of images.
Advice
Plan your trip, but be open to serendipity. Even if you're traveling with someone else, take some time to wander by yourself, you meet more people that way and can take your time to enjoy the experience.
Dream destination
I want to go to Madagascar. I would love to see the rich flora and fauna and get to know the people of this unique island nation.
Traveled before
I have been to France, Spain, the United Kingdom, Italy, Switzerland, Germany, Costa Rica, Mexico, the Bahamas, Canada, Brazil, South Africa, Cape Verde, Zambia and Zimbabwe. I also have traveled extensively in the United States.
Going next
I'm going back to Brazil in October.
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- Oct 14, 2008 - Los Yoses, Costa Rica
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- Oct 14, 2008 - Los Yoses, Costa Rica
For travelers looking for a home away from home, Aparthotel fits the bill. With three different suite standards, all with ......
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- Oct 14, 2008 - Los Yoses, Costa Rica
This little gem of a hotel is tucked away in the residential neighborhood of Los Yoses, yet is still convenient ......
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- Oct 29, 2008 - San Pedro, Costa Rica
Despite the décor clichés, i.e., sombreros are everywhere; this Mexican restaurant delivers a solid meal. In the heart of San ......
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- Oct 29, 2008 - San Pedro, Costa Rica
Rich red walls, fruit themed tablecloths and delicious traditional Costa Rican cuisine transport you to the countryside. El Candil is ......
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- Oct 29, 2008 - Los Yoses, Costa Rica
Housed on the first floor of the Hotel Casa Las Orquideas, this Brazilian restaurant offers diners a different take on ......
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