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. Is Uruguay now on your travel bucket list? Let us know by tagging us in a post on Instagram at @ExtraPackofPeanuts. 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 Location Indie Want to follow our adventures? Check out our Instagram's @ExtraPackOfPeanuts, @HeatherSherry, and @TravelingWhitMyles