Meet an Expert: Uruguay

04/27/09  Print This Post Print This Post    2 Comments      Written by Hal Amen
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If you’re looking for local advice, our Matador destination experts may be able to help. This week we take you south, to the underestimated little nation of Uruguay.

One of the newest members of our growing roster of Matador destination experts, Dominic is a travel writer and photographer based in Montevideo.

“Whether you are in the town-ish capital city of Montevideo, or hanging out on the beaches of Rocha, Uruguay will offer its visitor a memorable time.”

About me: I say “cheers” in ten languages and counting. I enjoy meeting newness – whether it be a different type of cheese or a new country.

In addition to Uruguay, some of his favorite travel destinations have been Colombia, Australia, Japan, and Denmark.

I’m fired up on: Culture. History. Writing. Photography. Speaking Spanish. Playing basketball. Reading. Cooking. Still learning more and more salsa. New-ness. Now.

Dominic has this to say about his adopted home country: “Whether you are in the town-ish capital city of Montevideo, or hanging out on the beaches of Rocha, Uruguay will offer its visitor a memorable time.”

Let’s collaborate: I am currently in Montevideo, writing for a few publications, starting to take my photography seriously (as I know when and where to show my expensive camera and equipment). I am keeping a blog here if you want to check it out.

For further collaboration, visit his Matador profile.

Community Connection:

The Matador community is full of destination experts who can help you plan your next trip, field oddball questions about their region, or just fill out your travel network! Search their ranks on this page.

For information on how to become a destination expert yourself, click here.


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About the Author

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Freelance writer and Trips co-editor Hal Amen is currently in the midst of a volunteer year in South America. Find tales of this and other adventures on his personal travel blog, WayWorded.

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  • Julie replied on April 27, 2009

    Dominic! So glad you’ve become Matador’s Uruguay expert–and I love following your blog!

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  • Scott Jones replied on April 28, 2009

    Having been to Uruguay, I look forward to learning more about the beautiful little country. It was certainly a memorable trip, filled with good memories of a friendly people, beautiful architecture, and boundless space in the countryside.
    Also, Parilla – lots and lots of Parilla

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