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Surviving Smuggling Babushkas: Walking from Ukraine to Poland
Walking across the border from Ukraine to Poland is infamous for its chaos, and it lived up to its reputation. The journey starts from the bus stop in Shehyni (Шегині), Ukraine. On the…
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Istanbul was Constantinople: What to Do
Istanbul is a one-of-a-kind city with unparalleled history and rich culture. It was founded in 660 BC by Greek colonists and was the government, commerce and cultural capital during the Roman, Byzantine, Latin…
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Eight Days, Naked and Happy, at Fox Bay on the Black Sea Coast
I heard about a magical place that Peace Corps volunteers referred to as Hippie Beach, a nude beach on the Black Sea Coast of Crimea where you can camp on the beach for…
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Found in Maine: Clarity, Purpose and a New Life Direction
I set out on a solo adventure to Acadia National Park in Maine to evaluate where I was in my life and compare it to where I wanted to be. I was working…
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North Shore Oahu, Off the Beaten Path
The island of Oahu is home to Honolulu, Waikiki and the North Shore. North Shore Oahu is known for some of the best surfing in the world. I stayed in the North Shore…
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Lima, Peru: Spend More Time Here Than You Think
I arrived in Lima not knowing what to expect, using it as a stopping point on my way to Machu Picchu. After wandering for a little more than 36 hours in Lima, the…
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Things to See and Do in Bogota, Colombia
While Colombia’s cities, landscape, history and culture are definitely diverse, everything seems to exude out from Bogota. Founded in 1538, the vast capital and largest city in Colombia, with over 8 million people,…
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Cartagena, Colombia: the Caribbean Walled City
Old Town Cartagena is a Colombian town full of vibrant squares, cobblestone streets and colorful colonial buildings wherever you go. A short 90-minute flight from Bogota, it’s a great escape from the crowded,…
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Playa Blanca: Paradise on Colombia’s Caribbean Coast
Playa Blanca is an amazing, picturesque beach destination in Colombia. Taking the boat from Cartagena port feels like you’ve arrived at an island in the middle of the Caribbean. While it’s not an…
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Road Trip: Get Out of Bogota and Explore Boyacá.
Boyacá is a central region mostly within the Andean mountain range dotted with colonial towns noted for their architecture and history. It's a vast difference from the hustle and bustle of Bogota, and…
