Welcome to Head Roam’s August 2021 Destinations!
This month, we’re highlighting 3 places we’ve been to and loved, and 1 more we’d love to get to. Here goes:
Let’s Go!
August 2021 Destinations, #1: Berlin, Germany
We’ve been to Berlin twice in winter—and hope, someday, to get back in the summer, when the days stretch out for many glorious sunny hours.
Should you be lucky enough to get to this wonderful city at any time, we’re hoping you’ll find our 10 Berlin Insider Tips useful. It’s chockful of advice on everything from what to eat, to where to sleep, to what to do when you’re not sleeping.
If you’d like to experience Berlin without leaving home, keep an eye peeled for our upcoming Movie Date: Berlin, which will feature cinematic suggestions as well as some new recipes.
And of course, Berlin is part of our Global Cuisine picks for August 2021.
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August 2021 Destinations, #2: Iceland
For our “Haven’t Been There OR Done That” destination this month, we’ve chosen Iceland—mainly because we’re leaning on friends who have been there and done that. In all cases, they’d gladly do it again.
This photo, from photographer Tomáš Malík, demonstrates why you need to follow him on Instagram stat.
Another of those friends is Paul Eenhoorn, star of Land Ho!, an excellent movie for your own mini-trip. He’s the handsome one on the right.
Finally, we were unsure if Iceland even has a cuisine to speak of. Man, were we wrong. Check out our August 2021 Global Cuisine Picks.
And if Iceland’s on your radar, just go already to Guide to Iceland and book one of their wonderful and nicely-priced trips. We’ve linked to one that includes accomodations, a car, and full itinerary starting at….$500 US per person. That’s a crazy great deal, folks.
August 2021 Destinations, #3: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Over a 2-year period and in 2 separate stays, we’ve spent 9 weeks total in Buenos Aires. We know it, we love it.
We’re in the process of compiling both a list of insider tips and a Movie Date: Buenos Aires post.
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Why BA in August?
Well, remember, it’s in Southern Hemisphere. So their August is like a California February. Porteños—the way BA residents refer to themselves—think it’s freezing, but honestly, it’s pleasant, and not as rainy as an Argentine spring (which is our fall).
Furthermore, it’s time for: The Tango Festival!
Tourist-tango is corny and over-the-top.
Real tango is still over the top, and yes, sometimes a little corny.
But when it comes to this Olympics of tango, the musicians and dancers are truly top notch.
Of course, there are so many other things to love about BA, including just being there.
Drinking coffee….
Eating yummy stuff that isn’t steak…
Lively street scenes….
And the crazy rabbit hole that is Peronism….
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Foodies, be sure to check out our August 2021 Global Cuisine post for porteño specialties that aren’t steak, which Head Roamer Nan hears is very fine indeed in the Argentine capital, but which she never, ever eats.
August 2021 Destinations, #4: San Francisco
Born in San Jose, growing up in Los Gatos, CA, San Francisco will always be, for me, The City.
With family and friends near and in SF, I’m fortunate to make at least an annual trip.
And despite its issues—first and foremost, its insane expensiveness—I continue to rank it as one of my top 5 places in the world.
Our guide deep dives into places that reflect East Asia’s giant cultural footprint within San Francisco, including Chinatown, Japantown, Little Saigon, and more.
For more inside scoop on where to eat in SF, as well as how to eat like you’re in SF, at our latest Global Cuisine post.
August 2021 Destinations: Thanks for Reading!
Do you have experiences, stories, photos, and/or videos from any of the above places? Post them to the Head Roam Facebook group, or let us know on Twitter or Instagram! Or email [email protected].
Any requests for next month? Whether or not we’ve been there, we love your suggestions. And we’d be thrilled if you want to let us run your stories and/or visuals.
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Thanks for sharing this info and including links for more info. I’ll be back to take a look at those. Signed up for your mailing list 👍