Author: The Explorer Outlook
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A day trip to Punta del Este from Montevideo
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A mass of high-rise buildings traces the arc of a golden beach, mirrored on two sides of a narrow peninsula. Gleaming yachts bob in the harbour, flying flags from all over the world. Teenagers stroll chatting along the seafront. Young families assemble deckchairs beneath stocky palm trees on the grassy…
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Montevideo as a UNESCO Creative City of Literature
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Montevideo at first may seem like a surprising inclusion on the list of UNESCO Creative Cities of Literature. But look around and you will see that it is filled with books: grand libraries with carved stone exteriors and ornate wooden doors; bookshops with cool marble interiors, shelves stacked with books…
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Impressions of… Montevideo
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Montevideo feels like an optimistic place. It has repeatedly topped the chart of best quality of life for South American cities, and you can see why. The Uruguayans seem in good spirits, relaxing in the sun with a coffee or jogging down the seafront along La Rambla Francia, a wide…
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Welcome to The Explorer Outlook!
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Hi! I’m Judith. Welcome to The Explorer Outlook! I’m living in a constant paradox. My life’s mission is to travel as much of the world as possible. But I have a full-time corporate job in London which means I have limited time to travel. Many travel blogs target people who…