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Volunteering with All Hands and Hearts in the USVI
Though the media has long stopped paying attention to the damages that hurricanes Irma and Maria inflicted on the people of the Caribbean, rebuilding efforts in the region are far from over. On many islands, power lines are still down,…
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7 Unforgettable Days in Cuba: A One Week Itinerary
Seductive and secretive, Cuba has captured the imagination of American travelers for decades—not least because it has been shrouded in mystery for so long. The birthplace of salsa and producer of coveted Cuban cigars, it is a small country that…
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Seoul in Winter: Two Chilly Days in South Korea’s Capital
After a week in Cambodia’s sweltering tropical heat, Seoul’s winter weather hit me like a slap in the face. I had bundled in layers from head to toe and braced myself for freezing temperatures, but nothing quite prepared me for…
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Visiting Angkor Wat: Travel Guide and Itinerary
Angkor Wat is an enduring example of humanity’s devotion to its deities. A sprawling temple complex of crumbling palaces, ruined sculptures and holy places of worship, it is the largest religious structure on Earth. There are few places on the…
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One Day in Phnom Penh: Dark Tourism in the Pearl of Asia
Cambodia is a small, landlocked country with a rich heritage and a dark past. Both home to one of the world’s greatest civilizations and one of the 20th century’s greatest tragedies, the country’s history is at once proud, multi-layered, complex…
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Easter Island 5 Day Itinerary: Things to Do and See
Few places in the world can rival Easter Island when it comes to capturing the imagination of travelers. Known locally as Rapa Nui, this small speck of land—sitting smack in the middle of the wild Pacific—is like no other places…
